About Me

Hello! My name is Amy Love.

I’m not your typical physiotherapist working out of a traditional clinic. I believe movement should be understood, supported and optimised; whether you’re recovering from injury, building strength, improving performance, or simply wanting to improve the longevity of your body.

My pathway into physiotherapy was driven by a deep curiosity about the human body, shaped by my own experience as a dancer, dance teacher and personal trainer. I trained across a range of dance styles throughout my childhood and adolescence, with a strong foundation in classical ballet before specialising in contemporary dance through a full-time tertiary dance program in Canada.

This firsthand experience of the physical and technical demands of dance training has given me a strong understanding of the bodies I work with; from developing young dancers navigating growth and increasing training loads, to professional and recreational movers striving to perform sustainably.

My areas of clinical interest

I have a particular interest in treating and managing:

• Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS)

• Growth and adolescent-related injuries, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease and Sever's disease

• Acute and persistent lower-limb injuries, including ligament sprains, muscle strains, dislocations and subluxations

• Knee pain, including patellofemoral pain

• Foot and ankle conditions, including recurrent ankle sprains and instability and Achilles-related pain

• Scoliosis and associated musculoskeletal pain

• Overload-related pain and injuries, including medial tibial stress syndrome ("shin splints"), bone stress injuries and persistent niggles

• Movement-related contributors to recurring or persistent pain, including strength, mobility, motor control, training load and technique

I work predominantly with dancers, aerialists and circus performers across recreational, pre-professional and professional levels, which has shaped many of my clinical interests.

Working extensively with artistic athletes has given me a deep understanding of the musculoskeletal conditions and movement patterns commonly seen in these populations. This experience has also helped me recognise similar patterns in people from all walks of life, including underlying factors such as hypermobility, strength, movement control and load that may contribute to recurring or persistent symptoms.

I enjoy helping people connect the dots between their symptoms, their movement patterns and the factors that may be contributing to their ongoing issues. Rather than simply treating the area that hurts, I want my clients to understand what their body is doing, why it may be happening, and what they can do about it.

Where I work

I work across two purpose-designed spaces on the Gold Coast, as well as through online consultations and classes.

Robina — based within a private Pilates studio, providing a dedicated environment for physiotherapy treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation.

Labrador — a functional movement and treatment space designed for strength, mobility and performance-based sessions.

I also provide mobile services within dance studios and training environments, including workshops, conditioning classes and group bookings such as pre-pointe assessments. This allows me to bring physiotherapy education and movement training directly into the spaces where people train.

Beyond the clinic

While supporting dancers and the general population through injury is incredibly rewarding, I believe physiotherapy should extend beyond simply treating pain. It should empower people with the knowledge, strength and strategies to move better, build physical capacity and achieve their goals.

My clinical approach combines physiotherapy assessment and treatment with targeted exercise and movement rehabilitation. I have additional training in dry needling and clinical Pilates, allowing me to draw from a range of approaches and tailor treatment to the individual in front of me.

I am committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-informed practice, continually refining my clinical approach to provide high-quality, individualised care.

Through Dance Mechanic Physio & Performance, I work with dancers as well as active people of all ages who want to better understand their bodies, build resilience and optimise their movement.

I also partner with VET dance programs to deliver unit-aligned training, supporting trainers and assessors with clinically accurate, industry-current education. My education work includes:

• Safe and sustainable movement practices

• Dancer-specific anatomy and biomechanics

• Strength and conditioning for performance

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation

• Load management for developing dancers and athletes

Whether you’re a dancer looking to perform sustainably, an athlete wanting to build capacity, or someone wanting to move with less pain and more confidence, I’d love to support you.

You can book a session through my online booking system or get in touch to find the best option for your needs. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of each person’s movement journey, and I look forward to supporting yours — wherever you’re starting from.