Senior Physiotherapist
Laura Flemming
Shellharbour, NSW
“I want people to feel understood, supported, and clear on the steps they need to take to move forward with confidence.”
About
Laura is a senior physiotherapist at RX Physiotherapy in Shellharbour.
Her approach is grounded in understanding the individual — what they value, what they want to achieve, and how their condition is impacting their life. Laura focuses on meaningful outcomes, not generic treatment plans.
She uses a combination of manual therapy, strength training, pain management, patient education and personalised rehabilitation programs to help clients move better, feel stronger and build confidence in their body.
Laura has experience across acute and chronic injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, strength and endurance training, falls prevention, and neurological conditions including stroke and brain injury.
She also has a strong clinical interest in working with people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and TMJ dysfunction. Her calm and collaborative style helps clients feel understood, supported and more confident navigating long-term or complex conditions.
Profile
Credentials
Laura is a senior physiotherapist with six years of experience across hospital, private practice, community, and sports settings.
She began her career at Wollongong Hospital before moving to Sydney, where she expanded her skills in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and community-based care. During this time, Laura became a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach and worked with junior representative soccer teams in the St George region.
Now back in the Illawarra, Laura is passionate about supporting her local community through structured, personalised and compassionate physiotherapy care.
Qualifications
- Senior Physiotherapist
- Six years of physiotherapy experience
- Hospital, private practice, community and sports physiotherapy experience
- Previous physiotherapist at Wollongong Hospital
- Experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation
- Experience in community-based care
- Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Experience working with junior representative soccer teams
- Experience supporting NDIS participants
- Clinical interest in EDS, HSD, TMJ dysfunction, neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation
Common issues
Laura commonly works with people experiencing:
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
- Generalised joint hypermobility
- TMJ dysfunction
- Jaw pain, clicking or locking
- Neck pain related to jaw dysfunction
- Acute musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Strength and endurance deficits
- Falls risk and balance concerns
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Neurological conditions
- NDIS-related rehabilitation needs
- Sports injuries
- Joint, muscle, tendon and movement-related concerns
Frequently asked questions
Why did you become a physiotherapist?
I became a physiotherapist because I wanted to help people improve their quality of life in a way that feels meaningful to them.
For some people, that means returning to sport. For others, it means walking with more confidence, managing pain, recovering after surgery, or feeling more in control of a complex condition.
I enjoy understanding the person behind the injury or diagnosis, then helping them build a plan that feels clear, achievable and relevant to their life.
Why do people usually see you?
People often see me for musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, TMJ dysfunction, hypermobility, EDS, HSD, NDIS support and long-term rehabilitation planning.
Many people come in feeling unsure about what they should be doing or frustrated that they have not had a clear plan before.
My role is to understand what is happening, explain it clearly, and guide them through a structured plan that supports their goals.
What is your approach to EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders?
My approach is based on understanding the person’s full presentation, not just looking at one joint or one painful area.
For people with EDS or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, treatment may involve education, strength training, joint control work, proprioception, pacing strategies, movement retraining and long-term planning.
The goal is to help people feel more stable, confident and supported in their body.
What is your approach to TMJ dysfunction?
TMJ dysfunction can involve the jaw, neck, muscles, nervous system and movement patterns around the face and upper body.
My approach is to assess the jaw properly, understand the symptoms, and identify the factors that may be contributing to pain, clicking, locking or restricted movement.
Treatment may include education, manual therapy, jaw exercises, neck treatment, muscular release strategies and movement retraining where appropriate.
What is your approach to neurological rehabilitation?
Neurological rehabilitation needs to be individual, structured and meaningful.
I work with people who may be recovering after stroke, brain injury or other neurological conditions, helping them improve strength, mobility, balance, confidence and independence.
The plan depends on the person’s goals, current function and support needs.
What do you do outside the clinic?
Outside the clinic, I enjoy hiking up mountains, writing music, playing soccer, and training for the occasional triathlon or running event.
Who is Laura?
Laura is a senior physiotherapist at RX Physiotherapy in Shellharbour with six years of experience across hospital, private practice, community and sports settings.
What does Laura treat?
Laura treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and has clinical interests in EDS, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, TMJ dysfunction, neurological rehabilitation, NDIS care, post-operative rehabilitation and strength-based rehabilitation.
Does Laura treat Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Yes. Laura works with people who have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility-related concerns. Her approach may include education, strength training, joint control, proprioception, pacing and long-term rehabilitation planning.
Does Laura treat TMJ dysfunction?
Yes. Laura works with people experiencing TMJ dysfunction, jaw pain, clicking, locking and jaw-related neck symptoms.
Does Laura work with NDIS participants?
Yes. Laura has experience supporting participants within the NDIS and can assist with rehabilitation, function, mobility, strength, balance and long-term support goals.
Where is Laura located?
Laura works at RX Physiotherapy in Shellharbour, supporting patients across Shellharbour, the Illawarra and surrounding areas.