At Heart & Lung Physio, our mission is to provide accessible cardiorespiratory physiotherapy services to the Far South Coast of NSW. Whether in the comfort of your home or via telehealth, we’re dedicated to delivering safe and effective care that is tailored to your individual needs. We focus on the management of chronic heart and lung conditions, breathing pattern disorders, pre- and post-operative care, post-intensive care recovery, and long COVID rehabilitation.
Personalised, collaborative, and holistic care. We prioritise your individual needs and health goals.
Kindness, empathy, and understanding. We create a supportive and caring environment.
Continuous education, skill development, and research. We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
High standards of quality and safety. We are committed to delivering evidence-based practice, and continuously monitoring and improving the care we provide.
Self-management, autonomy, and well-being. We’re not just here to treat you; we’re here to empower you! Helping you regain control of your health, so you can live life to the fullest.
BSc (Hons), PhD, MACP
Gemma has over 20 years of experience as a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist. After graduating from King’s College London in 2006, she worked at prestigious institutions including the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Her expertise includes the management of chronic heart and lung conditions, breathing pattern disorders, and post-intensive care recovery.
Now settled on the Far South Coast of NSW, she brings her extensive knowledge and background to the local community. She is passionate about helping people better understand their symptoms and supporting them with practical, individualised strategies to improve their breathing, function, and quality of life.
Her commitment to advancing cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is reflected in her academic work. She holds a PhD from Monash University, with her research focusing on the functional outcomes of patients following in-hospital cardiac arrest. She also has an adjunct appointment with the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Research Centre (ANZICS-RC), where she contributes to programs relating to recovery after critical illness, medical emergency team (MET) calls, and in-hospital cardiac arrest. She has published several peer-reviewed articles on these topics and has presented at national and international conferences.
