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Emma Boersen

Emma Boersen

Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

  • Breast Cancer Care
  • Post Operative Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Orthopaedics and Women’s Health & Continence

Additional Areas of Interest

  • Orthopaedic Pre & Post-Operative Rehabilitation
  • Neurosurgical Pre & Post-Operative Rehabilitation
  • General Surgery Pre & Post-Operative Rehabilitation
  • Gynaecological Surgery Pre & Post-Operative Rehabilitation
  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
  • Intensive Care and Coronary Care Physiotherapy
  • Hospital Physiotherapy
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy – University of Queensland

Additional Qualifications

  • APA Level 1Cardiorespiratory Level 1
  • APA Level 1 Women’s Health
  • Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork course (2022)

Locations

  • Mater Private Hospital
  • Brisbane Private Hospital
  • Mater Centre for Neurosciences
  • Outpatient Clinics

Emma is a caring and dedicated senior physiotherapist who is passionate about supporting people through recovery following surgery, illness, and cancer treatment. As one of our senior hospital physiotherapists, she has extensive experience caring for patients after breast cancer surgery, gynaecological surgery, and other complex surgical procedures, while also supporting patients across a broad range of hospital rehabilitation needs. Emma provides thoughtful, individualised care that supports mobility, recovery, pain management, and confidence throughout rehabilitation. 

Within Active’s Breast Cancer Care service, Emma works closely with patients before and after surgery and treatment, helping them navigate the physical challenges of recovery with compassion and practical support. She understands that every person’s experience is different and takes the time to listen, educate, and tailor treatment to each individual’s goals and needs. Her calm and reassuring approach helps patients feel supported, informed, and cared for during what can often be an overwhelming time. 

Emma also contributes to Active’s clinical education team, supporting final year physiotherapy students and sharing her passion for high quality patient-centred care. Outside of work, Emma enjoys dance classes, local musical theatre productions, travelling, hiking, and relaxing with a good book. 

Emma’s favourite quote:

“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about” – Marilyn Monroe

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association, since 2015