Heather Tolhoek
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Sciences & Master of Physiotherapy Practices (La Trobe University)
- Post-graduate Master of Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy) (Australian Catholic University)
- APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
- Complete Concussion Management Inc competency course
- VEA trained Vestibular Physiotherapist
Memberships / Affiliations
- Queensland Vestibular Network
- Australian Physiotherapy Association and Neurology Special Interest Group
- Member of the College of Australian Physiotherapists
Heather is an APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist with special interest in the area of vestibular dysfunction and concussion rehabilitation. Over the past 10 years, she has cultivated dedicated neurological, vestibular, and concussion experience in the public health and private practice spaces in both Victoria and Queensland. She remains up-to-date with current best rehabilitation practices via regular engagement in neurological, vestibular, and concussion themed professional development activities.
Heather uses a compassionate, person focused approach to understand the vestibular symptoms her patients experience. She respects and prioritises the value of a multifaceted evidence-informed interdisciplinary approach to assist her patients to achieve their goals of managing their vestibular symptoms and returning to their normal day to day activities.