Kirsten graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1999. Since graduating, she has worked in both private practice and private rehabilitation hospitals specializing in Orthopaedic rehabilitation and pain management. She also has a keen interest in Pilates and strength training for older adults.

Kirsten undertook further study in 2007 completing her Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy.

Kirsten is committed to working with her patient to achieve their individual rehabilitation goals and to provide each patient with the tools they need to actively engage in the rehabilitation process.

Outside of Physiotherapy, Kirsten is a wife and mother who likes to keep fit by running and attending the gym regularly. She also has a passion for sport – particularly for the Melbourne football club and Melbourne Vixens netball club. Kirsten was an AIS netball scholarship holder from 1994-5, a member of the Australian U21 netball team in 1995 and a 2 time national netball league champion with the Melbourne Phoenix (2003 and 2005).