Our Team

Alison Fenton

Alison Fenton

Senior Neurological Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

  • Neurological Physiotherapy
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Hospital Physiotherapy

Additional Areas of Interest

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation  
  • Cancer Care Rehabilitation  
  • Breast Cancer Rehabilitation 
  • Backs and Necks 
  • Pilates 
  • Headaches 
  • Shoulders and Knees

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), Cumberland College of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland

Additional Qualifications

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Gerontology Level 2
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Spinal Level 2
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Sports Physiotherapy Level 2
  • Communication Courses to Improve Treatment Adherence
  • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Masterclasses
  • Lee Silverman – Voice Training (LSVT) BIG Practitioner
  • Level 1 Lymphoedema Management Course
  • Parkinson’s Disease Warrior Instructor Training
  • Pilates for Older Population Courses
  • Tai Chi for Health Instructor Courses
  • Vestibular Basic Level Courses

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane
  • Mater Private Neurosciences Clinic

Seeing people feel happier and more confident in managing their often complicated conditions is what drives Alison to turn up each day. A recent patient who was told they will never walk on their own, was able to report they are now walking one kilometre every day because of the support Alison was able to provide. “This was just enormously rewarding knowing the hard work that was put in behind this achievement”.

For over three decades, Alison has dedicated herself to improving the wellbeing of others. Deep knowledge of evidence-based practice allows her to expertly assess, treat and devise co-operative ongoing management plans. Her warm and genuine nature endears her to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Alison loves working with her “highly skilled and inspirational” colleagues in the Active Rehab team and is always willing to share her time and expertise to mentor others.

When not at work, Alison likes to spend time with family and friends, whilst hiking, playing golf or discovering new coffee shops.

Alison’s favourite quote: 

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene 

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association, since 1988 
  • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) (BIG) – Certified Practitioner, since 2017
  • Queensland Functional Neurological Disorder Special Interest Group, since 2021 
  • Queensland Hypertonicity Special Interest Group, since 2021
  • Functional Neurological Disorder Society, since 2025

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Navaratnam D, Harm K, Fenton A, Bullock-Saxton J, Griffin A, Lehn A. Implicit motor imagery using laterality recognition in functional movement disorders. J Clin Neurosci. 2021 Jul;89:139-143. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.04.022. Epub 2021 May 10. PMID: 34119257.
  • Lehn A, Navaratnam D, Broughton M, Cheah V, Fenton A, Harm K, Owen D, Pun P. Functional neurological disorders: effective teaching for health professionals. BMJ Neurol Open. 2020 Jun 28;2(1):e000065. doi: 10.1136/bmjno-2020-000065. PMID: 33681789; PMCID: PMC7903179.

Conferences and Presentations

  • FND Australia MDT Teaching team – multiple trainings -Qld, NT and NSW Various individual presentations to organisations such as Centrelink, support groups and medical and allied health professionals about FND management
  • Individual presentations to Parkinson’s Disease support groups regarding physiotherapy and the role of exercise.