Katrina Purdon

Katrina graduated from the University of Queensland in 1999. She brings a wealth of clinical experience having worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals and private practice, and in a variety of locations, including Sydney and the UK. Katrina also has extensive experience as a Clinical Pilates instructor and has a special interest in using exercise for rehabilitation. She is also a skilled manual therapist and enjoys assisting those rehabilitating following orthopaedic and spinal surgery. When not at work Katrina can be found exploring the outdoors – either locally or in some far-flung corner of the globe.

Katrina takes a comprehensive and highly personalised approach to rehabilitation, combining over two decades of clinical experience with a strong focus on movement-based recovery. With a background spanning hospitals, private practice, and international experience in both Sydney and the UK, Katrina understands that no two injuries or individuals are the same. Her rehabilitation plans are tailored to each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and stage of recovery.

Katrina has a special interest in exercise-based rehabilitation, drawing on her extensive experience as a Clinical Pilates instructor to restore strength, control, and confidence in movement. She integrates this with hands-on manual therapy to reduce pain, improve mobility, and optimise outcomes. She is particularly passionate about guiding patients through recovery following orthopaedic and spinal surgery, ensuring a safe, structured return to function and activity. Katrina’s approach is not just about recovery—it’s about building long-term resilience, empowering patients to move well, stay active, and get back to doing what they love.

When Katrina isn’t helping patients recover and regain strength, you’ll often find her embracing the great outdoors. Whether it’s exploring local trails, cycling along scenic routes, or venturing to far-flung corners of the globe, she brings the same curiosity and energy to her adventures as she does to her work. Katrina believes that an active, balanced lifestyle is a key part of wellbeing, and she loves sharing this philosophy with her patients. From hiking and kayaking to discovering new cultures and experiences abroad, her adventures inspire her approach to movement, resilience, and recovery. For Katrina, life beyond physio is about exploring, learning, and moving—making the most of every moment both at work and beyond.