Integrative Physiotherapy Sessions
I am an Integrative Physiotherapist & Yoga facilitator with 20 years experience drawing upon clinical Physiotherapy, mindfulness & somatic tools.
I offer a body based & mental health approach, specialising in care for the ongoing effects of chronic stress, pain, invisible illness and trauma.
My work is based on my conviction that we are inherently capable of change and growth, but that no one can do it alone.
I feel honoured to co-create pathways towards greater self-understanding, capacity and wholeness.
I specialise In:
Body based support, capacity building and embodiment for trauma, mental health challenges and neurodiversity .
Hypermobility - Particularly Craniocervical instability (CCI), Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)
Chronic pain (Particularly Headache, neck and back pain)
Dysautonomia and burnout
Myalgic encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Syncope and Presyncope
Body based support for those living with ongoing effects of mental illness and trauma
Injuries from Yoga practice
I offer my clients:
Support creating a unique pathway to build capacity for daily life.
Education around neuroscience and living with chronic pain/illness
Nervous system regulation
Pain coaching and rehabilitation
An opportunity to safely reconnect with the body.
Mindful movement programs to build physical capacity and confident embodiment for all bodies.
Guided accessible yoga and mindfulness
A body based clinician who is an active part of your care team.
My approach to practice:
Person - centred
Trauma - Informed
Hands off when preferred
Neuro-affirming & depathologising diversity
Gender affirming and inclusive
Intersectional and culturally curious
Informed consent and collaborative care
Harm reduction/minimisation
Weight and body inclusive
CONSULTATIONS
Irene Ais Therapy
In person (Eltham) & Telehealth
Tuesday / Friday
Please fill out the brief initial intake form and I will reach out to schedule a free 20 minute intake call to see if we are suited to working together.