Our Team

Lea Harley

Lea Harley

Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

  • Women’s & Pelvic Health
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Physiotherapy

Additional Areas of Interest

  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Injuries

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University 2019

Additional Qualifications

  • Vestibular Dysfunction & Management: Clinical Competency Course 2025
  • Introductory course to Vestibular Rehabilitation 2025
  • Advanced Pelvic Floor – Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Continence Level 3 Course, 2024
  • Dee Hartmann Addressing Sexual Pain from a Functional Perspective Pelvic Workshop 2024
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2, 2023
  • High Velocity Low Amplitude Manipulations and Dry Needling level 1 & 2, Manual Medicine Australasia 2023
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Introduction to Women’s Health Physiotherapy, 2021
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association – Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Physiotherapy Level 1
  • Sport Physiotherapy Level 1, 2018
  • Pilates Mat Work, Reformer, Barre Certification

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinics

As one of Active’s senior physiotherapists, Lea provides high level expertise in the areas of musculoskeletal and women’s health physiotherapy. With a career spanning a decade in the fitness industry before transitioning to physiotherapy, she brings a unique perspective to her physiotherapy practice, using an active and ‘hands-on’ approach to help patients manage their musculoskeletal conditions and achieve their rehabilitation goals. Her approach to patient care also emphasizes education and collaborative planning, recognizing the shared responsibility of both physiotherapist and patient in the rehabilitation process. Known for her empathy, clarity and her genuine approach, Lea is described by colleagues as a reliable team player who offers encouragement to those around her. Beyond her professional commitments, Lea finds joy in mountain bike riding and bouldering. physiotherapist at Active, where her dedication to patient care reflects her passion for aiding and educating others on the advantages of physiotherapy.

Lea’s favourite quote: 

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
–Albert Einstein

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Women’s Health Training Associates