Catherina Chau graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1993 and has over 30 years of experience in musculoskeletal, sports, spinal and orthopaedic physiotherapy.
Throughout her career, Cath has worked across a broad range of physiotherapy settings, helping people of all ages return to the activities they enjoy. Her experience includes Chronic Disease Management, strength and conditioning programs for people with osteoarthritis, cancer survivorship and diabetes, as well as falls prevention and balance programs.
Cath has a strong interest in helping active people recover from injury and perform at their best. She enjoys working with recreational athletes and “weekend warriors,” particularly those experiencing shoulder, hip, knee and spinal conditions. She also has extensive experience treating neck and back pain, and enjoys helping women and children build strength, confidence and lifelong healthy movement habits.
A passionate advocate for an active lifestyle, Cath practises what she preaches. She is an avid road cyclist and regular participant in some of Victoria’s premier recreational cycling events, including the Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride, the Amy’s Gran Fondo and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race People’s Ride. She also enjoys strength training at the gym and understands firsthand the physical demands of balancing work, training and everyday life.
Earlier in her career, Cath worked with local football and cricket clubs and developed a special interest in gymnastics through supporting her daughters, who competed at state and elite levels. These experiences have given her valuable insight into the unique demands of both junior and adult athletes.
Cath believes that successful rehabilitation is about more than relieving pain—it is about restoring confidence, improving movement quality and helping people achieve their personal goals. She combines hands-on treatment with tailored exercise programs and education, empowering her patients to understand their injuries, move more efficiently and return stronger than before.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University 1993
- Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT)
- G.L.A.D OA Management
- G.E.M.T Dry Needling
- DMA Clinical Pilates
- Science of Cycling
- Introduction to Oncology
Professional Membership:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association