Amy Bruce

MY JOURNEY 

After finishing Uni I headed to Bordertown to start my physio career in a small country town.  After 3 years, I moved to Canada, where I spent 6 months working and living in the snow. COVID bought me back to Australia early and I now call the Barossa home.

FAMILY

My Dad works on the farm with his 2 brothers and my Mum does the books.  I have an older sister who is a lawyer and a younger brother who is a Diesel Mechanic.

MY IDEAL WEEKEND

Would consist of spending the weekend at the river with friends and family.

SPORTS I PLAY

Netball in the winter & basketball over the summer.

TEAMS I SUPPORT / FAVOURITE

I support the Adelaide crows (not sure I would be allowed here if I didn’t!)

FAVOURITE LOCAL RESTAURANT / CAFÉ

Being fairly new to the area, I haven’t tried them all, however I do have a tendency to head to Darlings Cafe for a coffee and pick me up!

FAVOURITE WAY TO STAY ACTIVE

This list could go on forever! I love anything outdoors, but my current go to is running. I also love water sports, walking/hiking somewhere new and team sports as well.

SOMETHING THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU

I started water skiing at the age of 3!!

MY PHYSIO BACKGROUND

I studied a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UniSA from 2013-2017.

Once qualified I moved to Bordertown to work in a local private practice. Given that I was very remote, it meant that I got to do and see everything, including working in hospitals, abattoirs, sporting communities, hydrotherapy pool and take pilates classes. I couldn’t be more grateful for the work there and giving me such a range of experiences.

After 3 years, I got tired of the travelling and wanted to be closer to family and friends and hence have ended up in the beautiful Barossa.

WHY I CHOSE TO BE A PHYSIO

I hate sitting still. When I was in school planning my career, I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t stuck at a desk and I would do something that allowed me to move and be active. I still think that movement is so important, not just for me, but for my patients as well.

WHY I LOVE BEING A PHYSIO

I love the challenge that being a Physio brings. I am constantly thinking and challenging myself to find better ways of treating different conditions. I also love the learning. We are always doing more courses and learning more techniques. And of course, I love that I can be the one to make a difference to someones life!

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT?

Over my Physio life, I have worked in so many different area including hospitals, abattoirs, hydrotherapy pools, and pilates. This has given me lots of experience and learning curves, so I will be able to help my patients get back on track.

BEST WAY TO KEEP ACTIVE & HEALTHY

A little bit every day. Find something that you enjoy and do it as often as possible.

MOVEMENT TIP

Deadlifting can be one of the most beneficial movements to learn!

MY CORE MESSAGE IS

Challenge yourself. You are capable of so much more than you think!

GUIDING QUOTE

Rather than being someone who.… Only runs. Can’t run. Is a gym junkie. Wouldn’t step foot in a gym. Is a cyclist. Hasn’t ridden a bike for years. Only does yoga. Isn’t flexible enough for yoga… Why not be someone who MOVES WELL in a variety of different ways. This way you can adapt and enjoy exploring new kinds of movement without fear of pain or injury.

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

• An Introduction to Hand Therapy
• Fundamentals of Hand Therapy
• Hand Therapy: Closed Trauma
• Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
• Sports Trainer Level 1
• The McKenzie Institute – Part A
• The Manual to Great Therapy
• Spinal Physiotherapy (Part A)
• Clinical Neurodynamics – Lower Quarter
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1 & Level 2
• MAT (Movement Assessment Tool) Level 1 & 2
• Pilates – Matwork Level 1
• Musculoskeletal and Segmental Dry Needling
• GLA:D Australia Course
• An Updated Consideration of the Management of the Rotator Cuff – Mary Magarey
• Chronic Pain – Form Physiotherapy
• JobFIT Pre Employment Functional Assessment (PEFA) Certification
• JobFIT Task Analysis Certification
• Risk Assessment & Task Analysis – Dave Hall
• Treatment Planning Workshop

• Hand Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Sports Injuries