OVERCOME PAIN & INJURY SAFELY

Physiotherapy

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Pilates

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The Back Plan
(online only)

Your Physio

VANESSSA FORD-LIEBETRAU

(B.PhEd, MSc Physiotherapy, MCSP)

Vanessa has worked as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in professional sporting environments, the UK's National Health Service (NHS), Occupational Health and private clinical settings in London, UK and Melbourne, Australia since qualifying in 2010. Vanessa is an APPI accredited Clinical Pilates Instructor and completed Reformer Pilates training with Balanced Body, London, UK.

Vanessa loves combining Pilates and Physiotherapy to get people back to health, fitness and doing the things they love - regardless of injury, chronic conditions, pain or dysfunction.

Vanessa has a special interest in back pain, TMJ dysfunction, musculoskeletal and pelvic health (including pre & post natal). A firm believer in holistic, personalized and progressive treatment, Vanessa combines manual and movement therapy to achieve long-lasting and empowering results.

Tailoring programmes to clients needs:

Ford Physio is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service specializing in back pain, rehabilitation, manual therapy and TMJ dysfunction.

Vanessa offers Group Mat and 1:1 Reformer Pilates Classes, The Back Plan (an online program to help you overcome Back Pain), and in-person Physiotherapy consultations in a GP clinic and home-studio setting.

Vanessa has a track record of successfully helping people overcome pain and injury through personalized consultations, tailored rehabilitation plans and carefully supported self-management.

Mat Pilates Classes

Restorative, functional Mat Pilates classes for all levels and stages - from beginner to advances.

Class Options:

Village Clinic, Mt Eliza

(Clinical Pilates)

- Tues 7.15pm - 8pm

- Sat 7.30am - 8.15am

The Village Church, Mt Eliza

(all levels, classical Pilates)

- Thurs 9am - 9.45am

Overport Park Tennis Club,

Frankston South

(Sport Specific, Cardio)

- Thurs 7pm - 7.45pm

Vanessa's Mat Pilates are effective, affordable, inclusive and functional so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy or playing the sport you love for longer!

* Improve posture, flexibility and balance

* Build strength and endurance

* Learn breath-work techniques to move with ease

* Increase confidence and motivation in a safe and supportive group environment

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Physiotherapy

at the Village Clinic, Mount Eliza

Bookings with Vanessa for 1:1 Physiotherapy at the Village Clinic, Mount Eliza are now open!

Appointments available:

Mondays 3pm - 7pm

Thursdays 11am - 1pm

Saturdays 9am - 2pm

Village Clinic has been the home for General Practitioners in Mount Eliza for nearly 50 years. It truly is your one stop shop for all your health needs. You'll find experienced doctors who work alongside their nursing team and reception staff. In addition to physiotherapy, Village Clinic also has a podiatrist, psychologist, and a dietitian on staff.

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The Back Plan

The Back Plan is a 5 week, evidence based, Physiotherapy led, ONLINE program to help you conquer your back pain.

The Back Plan combines ONLINE, Physiotherapy consultations, education and an exercise program tailored to your needs, based on your goals, diagnosis, and function.

The Back Plan takes an evidence based, effective and holistic physiotherapy approach to back pain. It is available online, at a time and place that suits you.

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Reformer Pilates

The Reformer is a great way to build full body strength, improve balance, increase flexibility, gain confidence and have fun exercising at any stage of injury, recovery or prevention.

At Ford Physio we believe Reformer Pilates compliments Physio treatment, and can be combined as part of your initial or follow-up session, or booked separately as a 1:1 Clinical or Reformer Pilates session.

The Reformer is a low-impact, dynamic, targeted approach to movement and it offers a safe way to rehabilitate, and increase physical activity levels despite pain or injury. It can challenge fitness and strength of any level - from elite athlete to beginner; there is something for everyone on the reformer!

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Physiotherapy in Frankston South

1:1 Physio Consultations in our unique clinic in the quiet suburbs of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Here, we take the time to understand your story, your goals and address your questions and concerns regarding your injury, pain or condition.

Together, we plan your best route to recovery and equip you with the tools you need to conquer your pain and overcome your injury in a safe and sustainable way.

This includes:

- One-to-one consultations and Physio treatment sessions including manual therapy, joint mobilization, dry needling/acupuncture, taping and more.

- Movement assessments and prescribed exercises based on your level;

- Tailored, progressive exercise program designed to keep you on track to achieve your goals

- Techniques to enable you to navigate through recurrent episodes of pain or set backs commonly experienced in the recovery process

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Our Advantages

Personalised Treatment

You will receive a full individualized treatment program based on your pain, function and needs.

Licensed Therapists

24/7 access to online, Physiotherapy based educational resources and exercise classes.

Experience Clinicians

Our therapists are trained and certified in to the highest standards.

In person or at home

Your choice - in-person, face to face, in person Physio and Reformer Pilates, OR Virtual Consultations and The Back Plan online course.

Practitioners Network

We can work with all your health practitioners as much or as little as you wish.

Therapy Goals

Plans based on your progress, function and needs to ensure you enjoy a successful outcome and achieve your goals.

We welcome the opportunity to serve you, and get you back to doing the things you love!

Client Testimonials

"About a year ago I had an operation on my back. The Surgeon told me that I would require Physiotherapy to make sure the repair was permanent.

Vanessa showed me exercises appropriate for my back. Since I was determined I would never have to suffer back pain again, I have been following Vanessa's therapy ever since.

My back feels so strong and last summer I climbed the highest mountain in Scotland. I never thought I would be able to do this again and I am thrilled with myself fo having taken time to adhere to Vanessa's tuition."

Alison Irvine

Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates for Chronic Back Pain

I am in my early forties and started The Back Plan a week after a severe and intense episode of back pain. I usually exercise 4 - 5 x a week and consider myself strong and active, but I had difficulty moving and the pain was something I'd never experienced before.

The Back Plan guided me to move through my pain. It enabled me to trust my body again, slowly gaining strength and movement.

Vanessa provided professional expertise, and believed in my ability to get through a very difficult time - physically, emotionally and mentally.

Vanessa is determined to help you achieve your goals, but kind and understanding on the tricky days. I cannot recommend her highly enough."