Meet Sonia, the face behind Strive Rehab.
Sonia holds a clinical doctorate from the esteemed rehabilitation-focused physiotherapy program at Northwestern University (Chicago, USA). Her physiotherapy approach is based on the Motor Control Framework (MCF) which enables her to diagnose and treat movement dysfunction. This knowledge of movement biomechanics, combined with years of developing skill in assessing and treating movement dysfunction, sets her apart.
Sonia is passionate about helping you recover and regain health and wellness. She has extensive experience in the field of rehabilitation treating a wide variety of conditions, and expertise in managing neurological, musculoskeletal, and vestibular conditions as well as recovery post amputation and prosthetic training.
Sonia has completed significant post-graduate physiotherapy study and has learned the value of a holistic approach to wellness. Prior to founding Strive Rehab in Wagga Wagga, she was a senior rehabilitation physiotherapist in both the USA and Australia and has been a physiotherapy student educator for over a decade. Sonia appreciates how much Pilates can help people attain and maintain health. As it is a safe, gentle, naturally progressive technique, Pilates exercises can be modified and tailored in a huge variety of ways to gradually build you back up to health.
Originally from the USA, Sonia moved from Chicago to Wagga Wagga in 2011.
Qualifications:
Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Owner and Founder of Strive Rehab
Pilates Instructor, Polestar® Pilates for Rehabilitation Comprehensive Program
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL USA (2007)