Irene is a highly experienced Senior Physiotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical practice across Europe and Australia. She began her career within the European hospital system, working across rehabilitation, orthopaedic, post-surgical and neurological settings before continuing her practice in Australia.
Irene has developed a strong clinical focus in breast cancer rehabilitation, oncology recovery, lymphoedema management, scar therapy and post-surgical rehabilitation. She has completed advanced training through PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation, the Casley-Smith Method of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy, oncology exercise programs and Restore Oncology Scar Specialist Training.
With additional qualifications in Polestar Pilates, Irene combines hands-on care with personalised exercise rehabilitation to help patients restore movement, rebuild strength and regain confidence throughout their recovery.
Professional Qualifications and Training
2002 — Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Milan
2008 — Lymphatic Drainage: Theoretical and Practical Course, University of Milan
2014 — Certified Pilates Trainer, Pilates Fisios
2020 — PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation
2020 — Casley-Smith Method: Principles and Practice of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy