About Carly Bull Physiotherapy and Pilates
My professional philosophy
My qualifications and experience
My qualifications and experience
As a physiotherapist, it is my belief and purpose to empower my patients to improve their physical, psychological and social well-being, by managing their pain and optimising their function, in accordance with their individual goals.
My qualifications and experience
My qualifications and experience
My qualifications and experience
- B. Applied Science (Physio) 1995
- M. Science in Medicine (Pain Mgt) 2023
- Member Australian College of Physiotherapists 2024 (APA Pain Physiotherapist)
- ConnectTherapyTM Series 2019; Foot and Ankle 2024; The Sports ThoraxTM 2018
- Cert. IV Pilates 2010
- Muscle Energy Technique, Dean Watson Headache Treatment, Dry Needling, Level 1 and 2 Sports Physiotherapy
How I Can Help You
My qualifications and experience
How I Can Help You
Over the last 30 years, I have built a vast toolbox of manual therapy, exercise prescription and functional cognitive therapy skills to address your individual needs, within a holistic, biopsychosocial framework.
I work closely with a wide network of other health professionals, such as medical specialists and allied health professionals, to ensure optimal multidisciplinary care.
One-on-one sessions
Each physiotherapy session you attend is on a one-on-one basis - I only see one patient at a time - so you can be assured of a thorough initial assessment (60mins), after which we work together to devise a management plan and treatment tailored perfectly for you.
Subsequent treatment sessions are 30-45mins, or 60mins for more complex conditions.
Hands-on and hands-off treatment methods
I use a combination of proven and effective manual therapy techniques (ConnectTherapyTM; Muscle Energy Technique; dry needling; massage and mobilisation; kinesiotaping) AND exercise therapy (core retraining with real-time ultrasound; Clinical Pilates, including reformer; strength programming and graded sports or function-specific exercise plans) to achieve your personal goals - whether that be to complete a marathon, keep active during pregnancy or to play with the grandkids!
Complex chronic pain management
Pain is a normal response to tissue injury - it protects us from further damage. But pain that persists for longer than the normal injury healing time (in most cases 12 weeks), is classified as chronic or persistent pain.
This is not normal and is a sign that your nervous system has become sensitised and overprotective.
I have the skills and experience to diagnose and manage persistent pain, and I will liaise with other health professionals in the pain sphere to offer you the best treatments available.
Clinical Pilates
I can offer personalised one-on-one Pilates sessions in my clinic, using reformer and/or small mat-based equipment. Sessions can be 30min, 45min or 60min, and are rebatable through your health fund. These sessions are ideal for those recovering from injury or surgery, postnatal or as prehab before surgery.
Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
Virtual Reality (VR) is an evidence-based, efficient and highly effective tool in the management of chronic pain. Powered by the Reality Health ( www.reality.health )platform, I can offer an 8-week in-clinic Chronic Pain Management Programme for all types of chronic pain.
Carly Bull
MACP, APAM
M.Sc.Med.(Pain Mgt), B.App.Sc.(Physio), Cert IV Pilates
APA PAIN PHYSIOTHERAPIST
With almost 30 years experience as a physiotherapist in a range of clinical settings, I have been managing my own clinic since 2008.
I am passionate about helping my patients manage their pain and regain confidence in their bodies to achieve their personal goals. I have experience in managing all types of painful conditions:
- acute pain, such as a sports injury or muscle strain
- persistent pain, such as chronic low back pain or tendinopathy
- complex pain conditions, such as migraine, CRPS and fibromyalgia
- pregnancy-related pain
- pain in children and adolescents
My personal experience (and love) of long distance trail running, cycling and triathlon gives me a unique insight into the needs and demands of athletes and active people of all levels and ages.
I aim to keep you moving better and for longer, regardless of your condition!