Lisa Russ

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Curtin University 2001

Lisa is an experienced physiotherapist with a strong interest in helping people to reach their potential. 

She has extensive experience in the sporting sector. Having lived in remote Derby, WA for the past 15 years has meant that she has expertise in all musculoskeletal and injury rehabilitation presentations.

Lisa is passionate about fostering growth in others. She offers a collaborative and determined approach to every challenge, supported by
her history as an Olympic athlete and community leadership and governance roles.

Lisa is a strong advocate for a neuroaffirming approach within the workplace and within service
provision to clients.

Additional Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma (Occupational Health and Safety) Curtin University, WA, 2005.
• Mulligans Concept
• Dry Needling 
• Muscle Energy Technique
• DMA Clinical Pilates 

Achievements

• Olympic Athlete Representing Australia from 1997-2009 at junior, U/23 and Senior levels, including 5 World
  Championships and 2 Olympic Games (2004, 2008).
• Olympic Bronze Medal, Women’s K4 500m 2008.
• WA Institute of Sport Athlete Career and Education Award 2006.
• Australian Institute of Sport Vocational Education Award 2006.
• WA Sports Star of the Year Nominee 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008.
• Sports (Sprint Kayak) Coach, for Paddle Australia and WA Institute of Sport.
• Implementation of training programs, technical coaching and mentoring