Jodi Hendler is the principal physiotherapist and director of Glen Eira Physiotherapy as well as One Space Health Medical centre. She graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa with a BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy and has been in private practice for the past 30 years.
Jodi has had extensive experience in the treatment of spinal and sports related injuries, as well as headaches and jaw pain. In addition, Jodi has a special interest in the treatment of Pregnancy related back ache and pelvic pain.
Working closely with Professor Andrew Briggs and several endocrinologists, she sees patients who require exercise advice regarding osteoporosis and arthritic conditions. Jodi has participated in a Melbourne university study on osteoporosis and has had experience in designing appropriate exercise programs for such patients. In addition, has completed training in the GLAD Program for hip and knee OA.
Jodi has completed full training in clinical Pilates through DMA and Polestar and incorporates Pilates exercise into her treatment and rehabilitation of patients, offering not only hands on physiotherapy but exercise prescription as an important pathway to recovery.