Sonia McMullen,
PT, DPT
Physiotherapist, Owner and Founder of Strive Rehab (2021)
Doctor of Physical therapy, Northwestern University (2007)
Pilates Instructor, Polestar® Pilates for Rehabilitation Comprehensive Training (2022)
Sonia graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the esteemed rehabilitation-focused physiotherapy program at Northwestern University (USA) in 2007. Her physiotherapy approach is based on the Motor Control Framework 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. She deepened her understanding of human movement through her Pilates study, and graduated from the internationally-recognised Polestar® Pilates’ Studio & Rehabilitation Comprehensive Training in 2022. She utilises the Pilates Method within her physiotherapy assessments and treatments, with excellent results for her clients.
Sonia has completed significant post-graduate physiotherapy study and has learned the value of a holistic approach to wellness. Learn more about Sonia’s specialty skills.
Sonia strives to support you through your rehabilitation and recovery by:
Providing a skilled assessment to inform treatment
Listening to you, determining what’s important to you and your goals
Designing a clear program toward achieving your goals
Optimising functional ability and mobility through skilled treatment
Improving biomechanics of movement to reduce pain and prevent injury
Guiding you through a safe, graded rehabilitation program — years of experience gives her the skill to know when to progress and push forward, and when to ease back
Creating a supportive, encouraging, and enjoyable environment for your recovery
Communicating transparently regarding expectations of recovery
Increasing your confidence
Reducing your fear of re-injury or setbacks
Building your knowledge to guide you toward independent self-management
Appreciating you as a whole person - your health, lifestyle, concerns and personal motivations
Determining your learning style and tailoring your program to best suit you
Providing you with a thoughtful, interactive approach based in empathy
Treating in a inter-disciplinary way, connecting you to other allied health and medical practitioners
Let’s work out your goals and start your
journey to health and wellness.
Sonia has a special interest in rehabilitation, and is passionate about helping you recover and achieve health and wellness.
Sonia appreciates how 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 United States of America, Sonia moved to Australia in 2011 for her husband Hugh. Married in 2012, they have three children and live in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Education & Training
DPT - Doctor of Physiotherapy,
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL USA (2007)Pilates Instructor, Polestar® Pilates for Rehabilitation Comprehensive Program (2022)
Bachelor of Music, University of Missouri, USA (2001)
Professional
Prior to founding Strive Rehab, Sonia held roles as a senior rehabilitation physiotherapist in both the USA and Australia
16 years physiotherapy experience
Physiotherapy student educator for over 10 years
AHPRA registration
APA Member - Neurology specialty group
Agency for Clinical Innovation Rehabilitation Network Member
CPR and First Aid certified
