Hannah Bennett
Physiotherapist
B.Ex.Sci and DPhty
APA Member
Head Physiotherapist for Volleyball Queensland
Main Interests: Sports Rehabilitation, Women’s Pelvic Health, Female Athletes, Youth Athletes, Hypermobility Disorders, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions, Gymnastics/Dance & Volleyball.
Hannah is experienced in Sports & Women’s Health Physiotherapy. She has attained
– Sports Physiotherapist Level 1 & 2 (APA)
– Women’s Pelvic Health Level 1 & 2 training (APA)
– Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor: Exercise, Sport and Musculoskelertal Dysfunction Advanced level 3 (WHTA)
– Treatment of the Pelvis & Lumbar Spine Level 1 (AMTA)
– Dry Needling and Acupuncture Certification
– Clinical Pilates Training
– Paediatric Hypermobility Training
Hannah has always competed in sports and has a passion for helping others with similar interests. After witnessing those she cares about needing surgery to return to sport, as well as working with Physiotherapists to assist her own injuries, Hannah was passionate about following her dreams to support other athletes with their own careers both physically and mentally.
Hannah studied a Bachelor of Exercise Science through Latrobe University in Melbourne and then further to gain a Postgraduate degree of a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University. Whilst studying, she worked as a Personal Trainer and a Sports Coach in both Gymnastics and Volleyball to enhance her exercise prescription ability and strength and conditioning skills.
Hannah was involved in gymnastics, dance, netball, swimming, and volleyball growing up, hence her strong passion and interest in areas such as Hypermobility disorders, Women’s Health and youth athletes. When Hannah is not in the clinic, you will find her at the beach, attending swim training, Pilates classes, in the gym or drinking a large latte.
Hannah’s Story:
I was born in Maffra, a small country town in South-East Victoria, with a population of approximately 5,000 people. Before I moved to Melbourne when I was 18, I completed a student exchange
program in Year 10 for 12 months where I lived in the USA. I loved my town but was always wanting to explore the wider world.
My parents would drive my brother and I to sport almost every day after school and on the weekends. We traveled a lot because of this and often went to Melbourne every weekend (3hours away) just so we could play at the highest level possible- I was playing Volleyball in Melbourne both Saturday and Sunday for. I also was in dance
and gymnastics from the time I could walk and even pursued Gymnastics Coaching once I moved to the Gold Coast.
Outside of this, my Dad is an Electrician with his own business. My older Brother now works for him and my Mum owns a Retail Store. My parents spent every moment supporting my brother and I around their own full lives. They still all live in Victoria however I do my best to visit as often as I can. Family has always been and always will be the source of my inspiration, motivation and love.
I had decided at 15 years old Physio was for me. My brother was injured during a football match – MCL, PCL, LCL, Meniscus and a fracture. Watching his recovery and being involved in sport my whole life, I realised there wasn’t anything else I would rather do.
At 18, I moved to Melbourne and attended LaTrobe University for a Bachelors of Exercise Science. The goal was always to get to Physiotherapy and eventually I did. I moved to Queensland in 2020 (during COVID and did hotel quarantine… Never again) and completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University.
I found a perfect balance of life on the Gold Coast where I could finally feel it was the place for me.
I love being apart of the Gold Coast Physio family where I can support the career of other athletes, promote further knowledge to those wanting to look after their bodies and work alongside some other fantastic physiotherapists.
