About Cathy

Cathy Wilde

Founder and Principal Physiotherapist

BAppSc (Phty), MSc (Manip Physio)

Cathy set up Blue Koala Physiotherapy in 2014 to have greater scope in treating patients. In addition to hands on treatment, she offers proactive and preventative help and advice. 

Originally trained as a physiotherapist in Sydney, Australia, Cathy now has over 20 years' of experience in the profession. This includes working in private practice in both Australia and the UK, within the NHS in London and East Sussex, at Horder Healthcare in East Sussex - a not for profit centre of excellence - and currently at Dorset MSK services.

Having worked in Advanced Practice clinics in the NHS since 2006, Cathy has advanced diagnostic and treatment skills. She is also trained in acupuncture and Pilates with an emphasis on rehabilitation. 

Cathy enjoys teaching other physiotherapists and passing on her knowledge for the good of the profession. For eight years she was a regular visiting lecturer at London South Bank University. She also currently acts as an expert witness for Richmond Physiotherapy Associates, providing physio advice in clinical negligence cases.

Activities

In her spare time, Cathy enjoys training for triathlons, cycling, swimming, yoga and country walks. She is a Level 2 British Triathlon Coach.

Membership

Cathy is a member of the following Societies, Associations and Networks:

• The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Advanced Practitioners Physiotherapy Network
• PhysioFirst Private Practitioners Network
• Medico-Legal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
• The Hip Pain Professionals
• The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
• The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine

HCPC registration: PH67489

CSP number: 70636