Mikaela Rifkin (Maternity Leave 2024)

• Post-Op Rehabilitation
• Lower Back and Pelvic Pain
• Lateral Hip Pain
• Shoulder Pathologies, particularly swimming Injuries
• Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis.
• Balance and Falls Prevention
• Chronic Disease Management
• Clinical Pilates
• Paediatrics

• The Complex Shoulder 2023
• Mulligan Upper Limb Treatment 2020
• Advanced Sports Taping 2019
• APPI Pilates – Level 4 Matwork and Equipment 2019
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy 2018

Mikaela graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Australian Catholic University in October 2018. Mikaela completed her last 5-Week practical placement at Clinical Physiotherapy with a High Distinction, under the guidance of our Principal Physiotherapist, Andrew.

She has competed internationally in the Maccabiah Games as a swimmer and understands the demands of a competitive athlete and how injuries can affect athletic progression and performance.

Mikaela is currently on maternity leave with her first bub, Hugo, with an estimated return in early 2025. When she gets a spare minute, Mikaela enjoys swimming, keeping active and exploring yummy dessert bars!