Cherleen graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy (with distinction) from the University of Melbourne in 2016. She joined the Allsports Parkwood team in 2021, having worked in private practice and sports medicine clinics in Melbourne.

Cherleen specialises in running-related injuries and is passionate about optimising movement in runners through biomechanical gait analysis and running assessments. Her other special interests include shoulder, ankle and foot, neck and back pain and vertigo/vestibular problems.

She has had multiple years of elite sports experience as team physio for Southport Sharks QAFLW and Williamstown VFLW (women’s AFL), Port Melbourne SC in the National Premier Leagues (soccer) and the Melbourne Aces in the Australian Baseball League. This experience continues to influence her special interests in high performance and post-operative rehabilitation, and she continues to apply high performance principles in the care of all her patients, from all walks of life.

Cherleen’s greatest enjoyment comes from helping her clients achieve their goals and empower them to move and feel better. She has taught Clinical Pilates for over 10 years and is trained in dry needling.

Outside of the clinic, Cherleen enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running marathons and supporting the mighty Geelong Cats!