Katie Palmer

Qualifications

• Adv.Dip. Myotherapy (RMIT University, AUS)
• M.App.Sc. Musculoskeletal Management (RMIT University, AUS) MA (AUS)

Bio

Katie Palmer is a University trained Clinical Myotherapist who completed her qualifications in 2002 at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia. In 2010 Katie also completed her Masters of Applied Science (Musculoskeletal Management) at RMIT University. She is registered with the Institute of Registered Myotherapist’s Association and a member of the Myotherapy Association Australia (MA). Since 2002, Katie has worked with various highly respected leading multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Practices in Melbourne and Hong Kong. Katie has worked extensively with PGA golf professionals on the Australasian and European Tours, Club Golfers and Elite Amateur Athletes, Australian Football League with Melbourne and St.Kilda Football Clubs, the National Basketball League and the Australian Cricket Team. Over the past 14 years since living and working in Hong Kong Katie has also worked with the Hong Kong Rugby Union and leading pain specialist’s. Katie has also been a regular guest speaker for various associations and clubs speaking on topics from posture to performance to specific injury rehabilitation.

Katie’s main professional interests are the varied methods of diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries as well as occupational overuse injuries. Her particular interests include neck, shoulder, elbow, Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunctions (TMJ), back & hip pain. Katie has also extensive experience with pre and post partum women. Since completing her Masters Katie has had a special interest in chronic pain and headaches.

As a working mum, Katie believes that the work, family and fitness balance is imperative for a healthy lifestyle.