Our Team

Phoebe Giffard

Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

Mars Clinic (Child and Adolescent Continence)

Additional Areas of Interest

Hospital Physiotherapy
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Cancer Care Rehabilitation    
Pilates
Orthopaedic Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation Neurosurgical
Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Neurological Physiotherapy
General Surgery Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Women’s Health and Continence

Qualification

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hon Class 1), University of Queensland

Additional Qualifications

Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA) – Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Level 1 course- practical and theory, 2021
WHTA – Anorectal Advanced Course, 2020
WHTA – Women’s Health Physiotherapy 5 day Intensive Introductory Course, 2019
Pilates Equipment Level 2 Qualification, 2018
Pilates Equipment Level 1 Qualification, 2017

Locations

Outpatient Clinics

Phoebe radiates positivity and warmth. With patience, extensive knowledge, and a genuine love of her craft, Phoebe seeks to inspire and educate her clients to improve their quality of life and achieve optimal health and wellbeing. She is passionate about providing a tailored approach to each of her clients, and incorporating their experiences, abilities and goals to achieve the best possible outcomes.  

Phoebe has advanced training in the assessment and management of children and adolescents with bladder and bowel problems, and works in our Mars Clinic to support both children and their families to navigate the challenges of these conditions.

One of the highlights of Phoebe’s career is being part of a pilot program that established exercise classes for women with breast cancer. She is also a qualified Pilates instructor.

When not at work, Phoebe likes to spend time outdoors with her family and friends, baking sweet treats, eating delicious food and going for runs with her black Labrador. 

Pheobe’s favourite quote:

‘Happiness is a state of mind. It’s just according to the way you look at things.’ – Walt Disney 

Publications

Giffard, P., Daly, L. and Treleaven, J., 2017. Influence of neck torsion on near point convergence in subjects with idiopathic neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 32, pp.51-56.
Daly, L., Giffard, P., Thomas, L. and Treleaven, J., 2018. Validity of clinical measures of smooth pursuit eye movement control in patients with idiopathic neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 33, pp.18-23.
Teo, C., Giffard, P., Johnston, V. and Treleaven, J., 2019. Computer vision symptoms in people with and without neck pain. Applied Ergonomics, 80, pp.50-56.