M.H.Sc.(Orthopaedic
Manipulative Therapy)

B. App.Sc (Phty) MAPA
Physiotherapist

Specialties:

The TMJ, craniomandibular pain and upper cervical spine.
Complex lower back pain.
Pre and postoperative management of complex lower back pain
Hypermobility and dance-related injuries
Lumbo pelvic and hip pain related to pregnancy and/or hypermobility

Penny Elliott is a private practice physiotherapist, exercise professional and lecturer working with local and international clients and students. She works as a sole practitioner in her own rooms in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, as well as with colleagues in Sydney’s CBD at Fix Physio.

Penny completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy at Sydney University and went on to complete her Masters of Health Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 10 years later.

With a personal background in dance, Penny’s particular interest has always been in biomechanics and movement analysis, often working with hypermobility. Successfully managing complex lower back pain has also been a personal, as well as a professional passion, after undergoing her own microdiscectomy in 2014. Her dedication to specific exercise and rehabilitation as well as her commitment to expanding her knowledge in this field has allowed her to excel on her own health and fitness journey. She is primed and ready to share her knowledge and experience with her clients.

After completing her Master’s degree, Penny’s other area of interest became the TMJ and craniomandibular region. She works collaboratively in this area along with other dentistry professionals.

Her career began at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, moving into private practice 2 years later, at Sydney University. Working across a wide variety of sports, a highlight of her time there, was the opportunity of being Physio at the Australian Uni Games.

The Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic was home for 20 years, where, as a senior Physio, Penny worked closely with well-known Physiotherapist, Francine St George, author of The Back-Pain Handbook. During this time, she undertook further study in addition to her Master’s completion. Penny combined her clinical work with lecturing both nationally and internationally, developing accredited programs for health professionals.

Penny is passionate about the human body, science, movement and biomechanics. She has translated that passion into a lifelong career in Physiotherapy and being an educator in the health sciences.

“There have been some great adventures along the way, but what inspires me most is working with people and getting them moving and loving life again.” – Penny Elliott