Olivia is a registered Physiotherapist from Barwon Heads Australia. Olivia graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2022 and over the past three years has worked in a musculoskeletal private practise and alongside local sporting clubs. This is Olivia’s second season with Hakuba Physio with her love of the Japan’s amazing snow and passion for rehabilitating acute sporting injuries enticing her back.
Get To Know Olivia
Nationality:
Australian
Qualified From:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Australia Catholic University 2022
Past Employment:
Hakuba Physio 2024/25 Season
13th Beach Health Services (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy)
What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?
Having worked as a physiotherapist at Hakuba Physio in the 2024/25 season I am well versed in diagnosing and managing snow sport injuries. As someone who loves sports and movement I am skilled at incorporating exercise to help achieve goals and get people back to the activities they love.
Favourite Conditions to Treat:
– Acute knee and ankle injuries
– Acute wrist and shoulder injuries
What are you happiest doing when you’re not working?
I am happiest when I am outdoors, surfing, snowboarding, hiking and travelling!
What would be your personal motto?
Eat pasta run faster!
Who is someone you admire and why?
Australian surfer Mick Fanning – Not only is he an incredible surfer but he has gone through some incredibly hard loses in his personal life and shows the importance of resilience.
Your most-outstanding achievement:
Convincing all my friends to come to Japan!
