KATIE DAVIES

Katie graduated from the University of Melbourne School of Physiotherapy in 2003 by which time she had already developed a love of and passion for the neurological field. She worked at The Royal Melbourne Hospital before travelling and living in London. London was where she further developed and deepened her skills within neurological rehabilitation and was introduced to vestibular management with a great group of colleagues. On return to Australia, she started working at Neurological Rehabilitation Group (NRG) the longest-running neurological private practice in Victoria. Katie is now the principal physiotherapist. Since working at NRG Katie and the team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists have built their vestibular and concussion service alongside the neurological service. Katie is passionate about providing outstanding care with skilled clinicians who love their job. She has a varied load of clinical work, management, research and teaching.

Katie holds an honorary appointment at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) where she is involved in a multidisciplinary paediatric concussion research program. She also has an honorary role at the Turner Institute, Monash University where she is an associate investigator on the iRecover study investigating concussion recovery in adults. She often consults to elite sports groups and has experience managing athletes from various sporting codes. She presents widely on the topic of concussion and has designed a two-day concussion management course for physiotherapists. She was a key contributor to the Australian Institute of Sport with their recent concussion guidelines and physiotherapy recommendations.