https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/about daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630930956913-9APRBE0O6MVT7H330K0V/iStock-1221252821.jpg Our Story - Our Story After many years of working in different environments our founder Shelley Ivory wanted to open a clinic, which looked at not just improving pain, but improving function. There is often a large belief in the community that we should only seek help when we are at crisis point. Very frequently there are warning signs prior to the body experiencing pain. If these concerns are addressed prior to crisis, often pain may be prevented, function may be improved, and ease of movement is facilitated. This may be by addressing a feeling of being ‘crooked’ or sports performance being hampered without an obvious cause or this may be addressing niggles or feelings of tension or vulnerability in your body. Whatever the change, be it small or large, addressing the problem sooner rather than later, can help to reduce both the severity and length of dysfunction or pain. At Body Technics we also believe in the connectivity of the body. How the body transfers load and holds tension may often impact different areas of the body. Meaning, the root of the problem isn’t always at the site of the pain. Sometimes when pain persists, despite frequent treatment and adherence to recommendations, it can be because the location rather than the cause of the pain is being addressed. We get check ups at the dentist and for our cars but we often aren’t as proactive with our own self-care. Here at Body Technics let us be the mechanics for your body and help address issues in the running of your most important vehicle. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/disclaimer daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630932394647-L0YGHX3X46AEREVO1RAV/iStock-1216622393.jpg Disclaimer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/home daily 1.0 2025-03-30 https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/ourteam daily 0.75 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/dd89a5e2-2664-432a-ae45-dbeea5804b97/z2dgwgze.png Meet Our Team - SHELLEY IVORY - Principal As a sports person herself Shelley has always enjoyed learning and understanding about how the body moves and the varying demands that different movements and sports place on the body. She is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist after completing a post-graduate degree in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, on top of a Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy) from Sydney University. She is also a Connect Therapy and Integrated Systems Practitioner. Shelley has worked across a variety of workplaces in both the UK and Australia in both Public and Private Health, as well as with the British Armed Forces. On top of this she has had experience and enjoyed working with a variety of different teams and sports including NSW U23 Softball, NSW Indoor Netball, North Shore AFL, Gordon Rugby, Sydney Kings, the Newcastle Knights and the Australian Ballet. Shelley is also an APPI Certified Pilates Practitioner and a presenter with the APPI (through Unite Health Management) and teaches health professionals to how deliver Pilates to patients. Shelley has a particular clinical interest in the treatment of lumbo-pelvic pain, hip, thoracic/ rib dysfunction and sporting and trauma injury and rehabilitation. She is passionate about identifying and addressing any underlying causes of pain rather than just treating the noticeable symptoms. In her spare time she is the mum of two gorgeous girls, a softball player and a property flipper with her husband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/f1fcde2c-5943-4a4e-95eb-b8db34839f08/Denise+photo.jpeg Meet Our Team - DENISE GARCIA - Physiotherapist Denise graduated with a Master in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. Over the years, Denise has developed strong diagnostic skills and believes in utilising treatment interventions focused on efficient rehabilitation, patient self management and importantly, injury prevention. She regularly attends courses and engages with new research, in-order to incorporate evidence based treatments into her practice. Having also completed a Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science, Denise enjoys employing her knowledge to develop and prescribe exercise programs for rehabilitation, sports performance and general fitness. Denise is also a Pilates instructor, completing all her training with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute. Denise has a kind and caring nature. She believes it is vital to have great communication, to be able to empower people to feel in control of their recovery. Whilst she is able to help with all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Denise has a special interest in ankles, knees and hips. On a personal level, Denise has a strong interest in health and well-being. As well as exercising for fitness, in her free time Denise and her family (and dogs) enjoy the outdoors. She is also an enthusiastic skier and is always eagerly awaiting the winter months. And lastly, she loves cooking and is always trying to find new and exciting healthy recipes (but hates doing the dishes). https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/services daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630919995607-L41FVRBK1W3Z9XUJW8LF/iStock-1222173443.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630919916888-59CNRBIB72KMF63HXYI0/iStock-504037065.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630920532644-FZ54HKWK91TNORSEIYOV/iStock-618749634.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630919790982-41KZMDP506ETBFJY4A7T/iStock-992901724.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630920760921-UCAOBA1JRTVVIYZ3RJH1/iStock-1160786576.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630920063906-KEGVCXRGXXSL1BLCN4XS/iStock-623774908.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630927875587-ULHLMJUZC63DG6MWXBNO/iStock-615916984.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630920467662-17IZDVP1UQQRJ7VH2UIF/iStock-904131880.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630919954513-7E28P9I8RR659P0IYF77/iStock-1279823383.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/musculoskeletal-injuries-and-complaints daily 0.75 2022-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630927037559-6AXX5XFXR5COH5C7IQN5/iStock-623774908.jpg Musculoskeletal Injuries and Complaints - Musculoskeletal Injuries and Complaints It’s quite common to have pain, which we don’t know the cause of, but it just came on gradually. At Body Technics we take a thorough history of your complaints combined with an objective assessment to help put the pieces together for you. At other times, we know exactly what happened and when, but we may not know how to best manage the outcome of the pain. Let us be your advisors and help with questions such as stretch or strengthen, ice VS heat, anti-inflammatories VS paracetamol, do I need to see a surgeon, yoga vs Pilates etc. We use a combination of manual therapy, taping, needling, education, advice and exercise prescription, which is individually, tailored to best address the individual’s needs. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/pregnancy-and-post-partum-related-pain daily 0.75 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630927643433-EQOHESCDANBJTXUW5KW9/iStock-904131880.jpg Pregnancy and Post Partum Related Pain - Pregnancy & Post Partum Pain Pelvic girdle and lower back pain are a common infliction throughout the pregnancy journey. With added weight and increased ligament laxity, the requirements of the muscular system are subject to added load and stress. Targeted exercise through this period, helps to prevent or minimise pain and has been shown to reduce the duration of, and intensity of pain during the delivery. treatment may also help to minimise discomfort. Following the pregnancy into the post partum period, with extra lifting/ pushing/ carrying, related to the care of little ones (not to mention combined with sleep deprivation), there are common pain disorders of the neck, shoulder girdle, wrists and often hips that frequently occur. Whilst it is a period in which many women and men find self care difficult, addressing these various aches and pains in a timely manner can improve the family unit’s ease of function. These are not the only conditions to afflict individuals during this period, at Body Technics we are able to address your body’s aches and pains. Whilst we do not specifically treat pelvic floor related problems, the strengthening and retraining of the core muscles might help to improve or reduce some symptoms. However, we are able refer to the appropriate clinicians when required. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/sports-injuries daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630928322607-TI49GPXIYV8Z11QWQQSB/iStock-615916984.jpg Sports Injuries - Sports Injuries From acute ankle and knee; to chronic back pain; from your head to your toes, we are able to address your sporting injuries and get you back on your recovery pathway. Some injuries people deal with immediately; some are ignored hoping they will go away, whilst others have been an ongoing problem for years. No matter what part of the process you are in we are able to address your complaints and help you towards your ultimate goal. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/exercise-prescription daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630928438350-6XA5T5MBK4MBEH3BNUVD/iStock-504037065.jpg Exercise Prescription - Exercise Prescription At Body Technics we design tailor made exercise programs for the individual. Whether for injury prevention, pre-habilitation prior to surgery, rehabilitation following surgery, injury, menopause, pregnancy or the post partum period. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/pelvic-pain daily 0.75 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630928773869-EC07I4AZ6DERGNPJCUOJ/iStock-1281265170.jpg Pelvic Pain - Pelvic Pain Including pubic pain/ osteiitis pubis and sacroiliac joint pain. Pelvic pain may be brought about by altered load transfer across the joint or inadequate muscular support. At Body Technics we try and find the cause of the altered load transfer in order to treat your condition, or strengthen the appropriate muscles to help with management of the pain as well as prevention of recurrence. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/thoracic-and-rib-related-pain daily 0.75 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630931046784-F927NRPJ7GZWQH1IEQGN/iStock-618749634.jpg Thoracic and Rib Related Pain - Thoracic & Rib Related Pain Often a poorly understood and an under treated area of pain in the body. The thoracic spine is the area of the spine that the rib cage is attached to. As such, it is the largest area of your spine, and pain in the area is often attributed to different areas such as, the lower back, the shoulder blade or the lower neck regions instead. With connections between ribs on both sides and the sternum (breast bone) at the front, pain can radiate around the ribs, to the front of the chest or remain localised at the back. The pain can also move between these areas and people may think they are unrelated. Muscle tension and behaviours can have a large impact on the bony structures and pain. Here we can help to identify and address those to help your symptoms improve. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/tmj daily 0.75 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630929057666-HGS453Q19PZVH3D2ZHAT/iStock-992901724.jpg TMJ (The Jaw) - TMJ (The Jaw) The temporo-mandibular joint or jaw functions hand in hand with the upper neck and can be a source of headache/ ear pain, facial pain and neck pain. Often an area that should be approach in a multi factorial setting i.e. with the help of your dentist/ physiotherapist and even sometimes your psychologist. Changes in habits and addressing tight muscles can make a big difference to this joint. Come and see a member of our team for more information https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/core-stability-retraining daily 0.75 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630929180130-UBIUB88B048POQAAQQP0/iStock-1279823383.jpg Core Stability Retraining - Core Stability ReTraining Have you ever been told you have a ‘weak core’ and need to address it? Both too little and too much movement may be problematic. As can too much or too little muscle activation. In order to have stability, movement should be controlled so load is spread evenly across the body rather than being increased at some levels and decreased at others. Here we use Pilates based exercise, combined with general exercise to improve your movement control, without preventing movement and turning you into a tin man. https://www.bodytechphysio.com.au/preandpostsurgicaltreatment daily 0.75 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60402e027ccece1806a11448/1630929292634-M30QO058SX8D21AMHMT2/iStock-1160786576.jpg Pre and Post Surgical Treatment - Pre & Post Surgical Treatment Pre-habilitation has been shown to improve outcomes following surgery or may help delay or prevent the need for surgery. Get started today to make a difference to your future. Post surgical rehabilitation help to get the most out of your surgery. People often believe that once they’ve had the surgery no more work is required, however it is usually just the jumping off point. Graduated strengthening programs, combined with education, swelling management and treatment of compensation strategies will help you get the best outcomes for your body, and help you to return to your desired level of activity.