EMBRACE
Holistic Physio Yoga & Meditation

About

ABOUT ME

Rebecca (Bec) Cathie

Experienced Physiotherapist

Registered Yoga Teacher

Certified Meditation and Qigong Teacher

Based in Sunbury, Victoria

Experience and Philosophy

After graduating from Latrobe University in Melbourne as a Physiotherapist in 1993, I launched my career working in the public health sector in the acute hospital setting. I soon felt myself drawn to rehabilitation and later Community Health. I have worked in a number of settings within Australia and overseas in the UK and also as a Volunteer Home-Based Physiotherapist trainer in Bangladesh.

I have developed an interest in working with adult clients with a disability, chronic conditions and/or pain or requiring rehabilitation. I utilise a client-centred goal orientated approach with an emphasis on building capacity and empowering clients to use self-management tools to maximise outcomes .

I have extensive experience facilitating group programs including exercise classes, Tai Chi, Chair and Gentle Yoga, Hydrotherapy, Meditation and Pain Management. After completing Yoga and Meditation teacher training in more recent years , I decided to launch Embrace Holistic Physio Yoga & Meditation in 2022. I am passionate about combining all my knowledge and skills to work with a Mind-Body approach to health and wellbeing.

Qualifications :

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (La Trobe University)
Yoga Teacher Training - 500 hrs (Yoga 101, Sunbury)
Certificate in Meditation Teaching and Holistic Human Development (Mind Body Education / MindfuI Institute)
Modern Qigong Comprehensive Teacher Training - 200 + hrs (Nicole Lee Qigong) .
Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Boxhill Institute)

"I am committed to continuous ongoing professional development and personal learning ,healing and growth."

Services

Individual Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy) and Group classes.

Physiotherapy

Mobile Physiotherapy Service
Home and Community Visits
Assessments, Treatment, Recommendations
Adult clients with a range of chronic conditions and/or pain
Rehabilitation
NDIS Participants (Plan and Self Managed)
Home Care Package Recipients
Medicare provider number (Gap fees apply for GP Chronic Disease Management Plan and Health Insurance Members)

Hydrotherapy

Assessments
Program Development
Individual supervised pool sessions
Training of carers and support workers
Sessions normally held at Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre Warm Water Pool or another facility on request
Same funding streams apply to land based Physiotherapy Intervention

Classes

Qigong Programs Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am ( Throughout year )
Ongoing Combined Chair Yoga & Qigong Thursdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Classes held at Rainbow Court Community Centre, 6 Rainbow Court, Sunbury, Vic, 3429
Accessible Venue
Private classes available on request

Individual home and community visits: Minimum of 60 minutes duration. $180 p/hr. Additional fees may apply for provider travel.

Weekly classes: $25 per session or $100 for 5 class pass (3 month expiry)

Physiotherapy

My Physiotherapy Service in Sunbury and surrounding suburbs supports clients and their families and carers to maximise independence and quality of life.

Assessment and Physiotherapy Management is tailored to the needs and goals of the client, a collaborative approach utilising a range of modalities.

Holistic Physio uses a Biopsychosocial Model of Health . It recognizes the connection between the physical, mental and emotional aspects of ourselves, seeing the person as a 'whole'.

Intervention may include :

Assessments and Recommendations
Transfer & Mobility training, gait aid assessments and prescription
Falls prevention
Home and gym exercise programs to improve or maintain strength, joint range of movement, flexibility, balance and endurance
Management of chronic conditions and disability, with an emphasis on education and self-management strategies
Rehabilitation post surgery, hospitalisation or illness
Relaxation strategies and lifestyle changes to minimise stress and manage chronic pain

Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy)

Hydrotherapy also known as ‘Aquatic Physiotherapy’ utilises the warmth of the water, buoyancy, and other properties to help reduce pain, promote relaxation, improve joint range of movement, flexibility, balance, and muscle strength.

It is particularly beneficial for conditions such as Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and other conditions where pain and limited weight-bearing can hinder the ability to exercise comfortably on land.

Yoga is also adaptable to practice in the water. (Aqua Yoga)

You do not need to be a ‘swimmer’ to benefit from hydrotherapy, but you do need to feel comfortable in an aquatic environment. I am in the pool , so can support clients to build confidence and maximise the benefits of exercising in the water with an individualised program.

Yoga, Qigong and Meditation

I am passionate about making Yoga accessible to EVERYBODY . Yoga is so much more than the physical poses (asanas).

Classes offer an opportunity to come together in a shared safe space, connect, build community and a sense of belonging.

The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj”, meaning Union. It is both a philosophy and a state of mind. Union of mind, body, spirit and beyond.

Patanjali , an Indian sage, was the first to provide a written systematic presentation of Yoga about 2500 years ago, in the Yoga Sutras. He describes the 8 limbs of Yoga that includes ethics, postures , pranayama (breathing practices), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), concentration (dharana) and meditation (dhyana).

In the 1st chapter of the Yoga sutras Patanjali describes Yoga as “chitta vritti nirodahah” stilling the fluctuations of the mind.

Qigong compliments Yoga so well, as a nurturing therapeutic movement and stillness practice, part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves cultivating and refining our Qi, lifeforce energy to enhance all areas of our lives. Qigong involves movement, meditation, breathing and self-massage practices. It is the foundation of Tai Chi, an Internal Martial Art. The emphasis is on presence, slow gentle 'non-striving' practices with an 'Inner smile'. Qigong helps us to relieve tension in the body, mind and spirit , a path to improved health and wellbeing.

All my classes are gentle and invite students to develop self awareness and compassion in their practice. Chair Yoga is wonderful for those that are not comfortable getting on and off the floor. I am now offering dedicated Qigong programs on a Tuesday morning as well as running workshops. Forms are practiced in standing but can also be practiced seated in a chair. All classes include breathing, relaxation and meditation practices.

If you prefer, I am also available to work with individuals.

Yoga, Qigong and stand alone meditation practices are now widely researched and have a vast array of benefits for our physical, mental , emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing.

Short Guided Meditation