Tahnee Collins-Roe - Paediatric team mentor

LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Qualifications

• B.Phty – Charles Sturt University

• B.med.sci – University of Western Sydney

• Currently undertaking a Masters of Advanced Health Care Practice - Paediatric Physiotherapy (Monash University) 

Background

After completing her secondary schooling in Sydney, Tahnee completed a Degree in Medical Science at the University of Western Sydney followed by a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University Albury. Tahnee has a background in paediatrics with experience in disabilities after working for a not for profit organisation. Tahnee has continued to develop her skills in paediatric therapy since joining Active Physiotherapy in 2015 and provides early intervention services to NDIS clients.

Tahnee has completed her level 1 Lymhpoedema training which included  complete decongestive therapy (bandaging, garment prescription, exercise and decongestive massage techniques).  Tahnee has a passion for oncology care and is a certified PINC Oncology Physiotherapist under PINC & STEEL International.  Tahnee enjoys working with other health professionals to effectively manage a patient’s whole of health experience.

Tahnee also has professional interests in women’s health, dance physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Why do you love being a PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

Seeing the excitement in children and their families when they achieve a goal no matter how big or small that goal may be..... and knowing achieving that goal leads to opportunity, like opportunity to play or engage and be included with their peers.