Our Team

Catherine Hayden

Catherine Hayden

Outpatient Manager I Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

  • Women’s Continence & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
  • Mars Clinic (Child and Adolescent Continence Physiotherapy)

Additional Areas of Interest

  • Antenatal & Postnatal Physiotherapy  
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 
  • Pilates 

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney  
  • Post Grad Certificate – Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Melbourne University
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Level 1
  • Casual academic – Physiotherapy, University of Queensland
  • Mars Clinic – Paediatric Bowel and Bladder Disorder Management, 2022

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinics 
  • Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane 

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” is one of Cat’s favourite inspirational quotes, and a personal mantra that she brings to her approach to patients.

Cat’s patients appreciate the time she spends with them, listening to their needs and understanding what is most important to them. She explains information in a simple and empathetic way that helps people feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their care.

Cat’s combination of strong clinical experience and knowledge of the latest research supports her down-to-earth approach. She holds advanced qualifications in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, as well as a Certificate IV in Pilates. Cat also tutors in the undergraduate and Masters Women’s Health courses at the University of Queensland, sharing her expertise and passion with the next generation of physiotherapists. As Active’s Outpatient Manager, Cat is passionate about supporting both patients and staff, helping to foster a collaborative and high quality care environment across the outpatient team.

Supporting women and mothers along their health journey is Cat’s passion. She uses her substantial experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecological practice, as well as her experience treating hospital inpatients in maternity and gynaecology wards, to provide essential physiotherapy support to women and mothers. She has also led antenatal and postnatal classes and loves helping women and their families gain a strong understanding of, and confidence in, the management of their health.

Cat’s favourite quote is: 

“When there’s a will there’s a way!” – Angela Merkel 

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association, since 2004
  • Women’s Health Training Associates, since 2018
  • Australian Pelvic Pain Foundation, since 2021
  • Continence Health Australia, since 2023