Georgia Hay

MY JOURNEY

I grew up in the Adelaide hills, then moved to Loxton in the Riverland when I graduated Uni and have spent the last 5 years there. I moved over to the Barossa Valley at the start of 2021 where I began working at Tanunda Physio & Health.

FAMILY

My parents still live in the hills and my older sister and her fiancée are not far away from them. I try to get down as often as I can to catch up with them.   

HOBBIES

My childhood hobby has always been horse riding, I still have a passion for it even if I can’t so it as often now.

SPORTS I PLAY

Netball and Basketball are my main sports, now being a member of the Angaston Netball Club.

TEAMS I SUPPORT

I am a dedicated Port Adelaide supporter with Dad and I being members for years now. Watching the footy has always been one of my favourite things to do with my dad.

FAVOURITE LOCAL RESTAURANT / CAFÉ

Being new to the Barossa there are so many new places to try, my favourite so far being Browns Barossa Doughnuts in Tanunda. Their homemade doughnuts and coffee are definitely an indulgence but so delicious.

FAVOURITE WAY TO STAY ACTIVE

Besides playing sports, I love running and have a goal to complete a marathon one day. I also love Pilates and yoga especially for strength and condition and recovery.

FAVOURITE PLACE TRAVELLED TO

I was lucky enough to spend some time in Europe before COVID hit and as amazing as it is there, my favourite place was probably Scotland. It was so beautiful and I was able to meet my family over there which was very special.

SOMETHING THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU

Despite being a physio, I have had a number of injuries mainly netball related ones. We all get sore and need a good physio to help us get back on track.

MY PHYSIO BACKGROUND

I spent 5 years in a rural private practice in the Riverland before joining Tanunda Physio & Health. I have developed my musculoskeletal skills and had experience in pilates, aged care, NDIS, Hydrotherapy and Pilates.

I’ve also been a sports trainer for a football team for a number of years.

WHY I CHOSE TO BE A PHYSIO

I chose to be a physio because I love sport and I knew that I wanted to help people be active and healthy. As soon as I started studying I knew this was the career for me.

WHY I LOVE BEING A PHYSIO

Being a physio gives me such joy seeing and helping people achieve their goals. Caring for my patients and helping them heal is incredibly rewarding, and to have the skills and knowledge to do that. As a profession we have a unique position in the community to help care and educate a wide variety of people and conditions.    

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT?

I’ll look at your symptoms and provide a holistic care model encompassing mobility and control assessments with a hands-on treatment approach and ongoing exercise strategies to manage your health long term.

BEST WAY TO KEEP ACTIVE & HEALTHY

Vary your exercise, whether it’s Pilates, weight training or walking the dog, daily movement is key. If you are noticing something that is making your movement difficult, don’t hesitate to get it looked at. It’s better to get on top of it early than to let it become a bigger issue.

MOVEMENT TIP

Do something that you enjoy and that feels good to you.

MY CORE MESSAGE IS

Movement is essential

GUIDING QUOTE

Do what you love, add value to the world and the rest will follow

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
• AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist

• DMA Clinical Pilates Certification
• APPI Ante & Post Natal Pilates
• Pilates for Neurological Clients
• Musculoskeletal dry needling certificate
• Trish Wisbey-Roth “Bounce Back” Courses
• Optimising 3D mechanics of the Pelvis and Lumbar spine. 
• 3D assessment and treatment of Cervical/ Thoracic spine and Ribs
• Hip differential diagnosis and prescriptive exercise
• Jones Counterstrain 2: Lower Half
• Neurodynamics Lower Quarter
• Selective Functional movement Assessment (SFMA)
• Treatment Planning Workshop

• Clinical Pilates
• Lumbo-pelvic biomechanics
• Pre & Post Natal Care
• Along with qualifications in clinical Pilates I have also completed extra training in biomechanical assessment.