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Meet the Hahndorf Physiotherapy Team

Michelle Bessen

Michelle Bessen

Practice owner;
Bachelor of Physiotherapy,
Masters Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy.

Karen Dutton

Karen Dutton

Bachelor of Physiotherapy,
Grad Dip Rehabilitation

Amy Blows

Amy Blows

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Kimberley Gilmour

Kimberly Gilmour

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Michelle Bessen

  • Practice owner
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Masters Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy

Michelle graduated from Uni SA in 1993. She has worked in outpatients and private practice in SA, Victoria and the UK, previously being the joint owner of a physiotherapy practice at Modbury for 10 years. She completed her Masters in Physiotherapy (Musculo-Skeletal) in 2004 and has post graduate study in many areas including Dry Needling, Muscle Energy, Strain Counter-Strain, Pilates and Women’s Health.

Michelle has been at Hahndorf Physiotherapy since 2006 and became the owner in 2015 where she is very happy to be working with a great group of physios and staff.

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Karen Dutton

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Grad Dip Rehabilitation
  • Grad Dip in Clinical rehabilitation
  • Certified PINC Cancer
  • Rehab Physiotherapy
  • Nordic Walking Instructor

Karen who originally hails from Waikerie in SA’s Riverland has been here with us at Hahndorf Physiotherapy for over 10 years now and brings with her a wealth of knowledge, experience and clinical expertise, having worked in both public and private practice for nearly 40 years. Karen quietly but confidently seeks to encourage her clients to participate in their treatments and management with care and consideration. Karen’s special interests include orthopaedic and sports injury rehabilitation and more recently, both individual and group cancer rehabilitation physiotherapy. Karen especially enjoys running the Strength and Balance classes for our older population as well as the more recent Next Steps cancer rehab class.

When not reading a murder mystery novel, or trying to make her body perform another Dynamic Yoga Flow Karen loves to spend time being Nana, baking cupcakes and going for long beach walks with her dog.

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Amy Blows

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Amy Blows has worked with us at Hahndorf Physiotherapy since 2020. She graduated from the University of South Australia and has a special interest in helping clients to achieve their goals and be the best they can be. She has ongoing experience in private hospital rehabilitation and enjoys working with people recovering from surgery or helping them manage their injuries conservatively. Amy loves taking our Hydrotherapy classes at the Stirling Pool and has a keen following of her Physio Core (Pilates based) Exercise Classes.

Amy lives locally and enjoys gardening, hiking and spending time in the outdoors.

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Kimberly Gilmour

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

After graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2006 Kimberly has worked extensively in private practice physiotherapy. She has further qualifications in Pilates, including pregnancy Pilates, and experience in teaching Pilates in class settings and on a one to one basis.

Kimberly has been part of the Hahndorf Physiotherapy team since 2013. Her clinical interests include general musculoskeletal physiotherapy, orthopaedic post-operative rehabilitation (i.e. hip/knee replacements, shoulder surgeries), treatment of pregnancy related musculoskeletal issues, sports related injuries, exercise rehabilitation, Pilates and injury prevention education. In her spare time, she enjoys tending to her garden and property in the Adelaide hills, and spending time with her husband and their two young active boys.

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Laura Dean

BSc Sports Rehabilitation
MSc Physiotherapy

Laura is from the UK and graduated from Salford University in 2003 and then from Leeds University where she did her masters in 2008. She has worked in private practice, cardiac rehabilitation and with Rugby teams before moving to Australia in 2013. Since living in Australia Laura has worked in private practice, community and aged care.

Laura has post graduate study in Pilates and dry needling and has a keen interest in general musculoskeletal physiotherapy, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries, injury prevention and Pilates.

Laura lives locally and has two young children. In her spare time, she enjoys playing hockey, going to the gym and travelling back to Europe and the UK to visit family.

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Tori Kaesler

Receptionist

After firstly working at Hahndorf Physio from 2005-2006 Tori returned and now works a few mornings in reception while also studying at Flinders University and running her own Personal Training and Group Fitness business.

Tori’s other interests include playing, coaching and being part of the committee for the Hahndorf Netball Club and anything to help her retain her fitness whether it be gym work, swimming, running or cycling

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Linda White

Linda is the newest member of our admin staff and loves being part of a great team.

Since completing Secondary School Linda has worked in the medical field in many capacities, as an admin officer at the Royal College of Surgeons, London, receptionist at the Mount Barker Hospital and as a medical receptionist at Dr Jones and Partners.

Linda is well known and respected by her fellow colleagues and patients through her professionalism and her compassionate nature.

Outside of work, Linda enjoys spending time with her family, holidaying and exploring new wineries with friends, on our amazing doorstep here in the Adelaide Hills.

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Julianne Kaesler

Receptionist

Over the previous ten years, Julianne ran the office of Kaesler Bros P/L, & prior to that was a stay at home mother, after nine years as a bank teller for Westpac.

Julianne is married with two adult children, three grandchildren, and has lived in Hahndorf since getting married. Julianne describes herself as a community leader.

Julianne’s interests are her family, sport: AFL, she coaches netball, walking and cycling.

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Sue Paech

Practice Manager

Sue has worked at Hahndorf Physiotherapy since 1991, and became the Practice Manager in 1998.

Sue is well known and respected by our clients, having previously worked with the local GP practice at Hahndorf, Mt Barker & Nairne.

Sue is married with two adult sons, & five grandchildren.

Her passions are grandchildren, Football (Port Power) reading, walking & visiting Bali.

Sue has lived in the Hills most of her life, and appreciates the needs of the local people.

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Nikki Philipp

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Graduating from the University of South Australia in 2013, Nikki is excited to apply her clinical skills in a private practice setting.

Her interests include general musculoskeletal physiotherapy, orthopaedic rehabilitation, Pilates and hydrotherapy. Nikki has qualifications in Pilates Matwork and enjoys guiding Pilates classes and one on one assessment and exercise sessions.

Nikki enjoys time with family, friends and being outdoors, especially at the beach.

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Angela Pfitzner

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Angela trained as a physiotherapist in South Australia and has more than 25 years experience in diverse areas of physiotherapy practice.

Angela is a titled Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. She is skilled in helping men and women with continence issues and pelvic pain. She can help women with prolapse management including the use of pessaries. She can assist pregnant and post natal women to manage the physical challenges of the child-bearing year.

Angela has undertaken advanced manual therapy training in the technique of Counterstrain with the Jones Institute. Counterstain is a gentle and powerfully effective manual therapy that helps people to heal from pain and dysfunction.

Angela has 2 teenage children and enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym and walking.

Angela consults on Mondays and Tuesdays at Hahndorf.

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