Your Qualified Exercise Professionals
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.
VivaBodyStrength teachers are passionate about their work, combining the latest evidence-based practice with expertise and empathy to provide:
- Individualised quality care for osteoporosis management and rehabilitation.
- Specialised group exercise classes for people with low bone density to reduce falls and fracture risk.