Meet the PEP Movement Team

Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist & Lymphoedema Therapist

BAppSci(ExPhys)(Hons). MPhty.

AEP, AES, MESSA. MAPA. ALA

Katrina is a dual accredited as an exercise physiologist and physiotherapist. She is a passionate advocate for the role of healthy and active living across all stages of the lifespan, with the goal of achieving excellence and promoting independence for all members of the Hawkesbury community.

Katrina is delighted to bring the concepts behind PEP Movement to life in the Hawkesbury. It has been her mission to create a space that provides access to the benefits of exercise to all people, not just those confident in a gym environment. PEP Movement provides a service to identify and treat an injury but goes the step further by providing a space to strengthen and improve all aspects of healthy living to PREVENT further injury or conditions.

Katrina recognises that tailored healthcare plans are needed to help each individual find the healthiest version of themselves. She compliments a clear diagnosis and management plan with appropriate manual therapy and exercise to treat a broad array of acute and chronic conditions.

Katrina has a particular interest in chronic healthcare conditions. She has completed exercise in the management of cancer studies at Edith Cowan University and is an Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist with the Australasian Lymphoedema Association. Katrina received first class honours for in her Exercise Physiology degree at The University of Sydney for her thesis which considered "Do cold fluids mitigate heat related symptoms in individuals with multiple sclerosis?" Katrina has also completed further studies in Parkinsons Disease via the well-known PD Warrior training course.

As an athlete herself, Katrina has over 12 years experience competing at a national level. She became NSW Open Women’s Javelin State Champion in 2018, 2019 & 2023 and placed a career high 3rd at the 2023 Australian Open Championships. In the off-season you’ll find Katrina at Hawkesbury Netball courts or playing mixed 6-aside with Colo. Life as an athlete has provided insight into the role of an athlete’s healthcare team to optimise recovery and wellbeing.

A Hawkesbury local since birth, Katrina loves the sense of community that PEP Movement brings. She looks forward to meeting more people from the area and helping the community move towards becoming the best version of themselves through healthy and active living.