Your Qualified Viva Professionals
VivaBodyStrength professionals combine the latest evidence-based practice with expertise and empathy to provide individualised quality care.
Monique Kurki
Monique Kurki established her Brisbane Inner Eastside practice Viva BodyStrength in 2001. She is an AHPRA registered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and accredited Osteoporosis Educator who has a particular interest in the management of osteoporosis.
Monique has:
- a Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She has 40 years’ experience as a physiotherapist in private practice and public hospitals, and has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- a Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction and has been teaching and enjoying the benefits of training in the Pilates Method for over 25 years.
Monique has a special interest in the management of Osteoporosis:
- Monique has conducted Osteoporosis Self-Management Courses for Healthy Bones Australia (formerly Osteoporosis Queensland).. She has researched and developed specific exercise programs emphasising bone loading, innovative balance training and muscle strengthening for osteoporosis.
- She has educated Master of Physiotherapy students at the University of Queensland and her physiotherapy peers in evidence-based practice for osteoporosis management.
Kathryn Crawford
Kathryn Crawford is a UK-trained physiotherapist with extensive musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience working in both private practice and public hospitals.
With advanced certification in the McKenzie Method and extensive APPI Pilates training, Kath doesn’t just teach exercises – she provides expert guidance with a deep understanding of your body mechanics.
Her passion for healthy ageing is reflected in the innovative classes she leads emphasising core strength, flexibility, balance, and bone health.
Kathryn’s classes are designed to be safe, progressive, and functional, giving you the knowledge and confidence to move better in everyday life.
She is dedicated to promoting exercise to optimise health and wellbeing.
Clare Dooley
Clare Dooley is a qualified Remedial Massage and Lymphoedema Therapist who enjoys working with people of all age groups and backgrounds. She is experienced in a combination of techniques including Remedial, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
Clare understands the importance of reclaiming your lifestyle following setbacks, whether that be surgery, injuries, fractures, chronic pain or simply tight muscles and discomfort that prevent you from doing what you love.
Bookings for massage at Morningside can be made directly through: https://massageworksbrisbane.com.au/
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