Karen Fernandes

Karen Fernandes is a dedicated physiotherapist with over 14 years of experience, specializing in persistent pain management, neurological rehabilitation, multi-traumatic injuries, hydrotherapy, and lymphoedema care. She delivers personalized, compassionate treatment, empowering patients to regain confidence and quality of life through expert care and education.

After graduating from Monash University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Karen developed her expertise in Melbourne’s private sector, working across hospitals, gyms, and private practices for 10 years. In 2022, she relocated to the Sunshine Coast with her young family to embrace the beach lifestyle and has since worked at Noosa and Nambour Selangor Private Hospitals.

Karen has extensive experience with persistent pain, collaborating with Pain Specialists, Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists while working as part of a Pain Network in Melbourne that is ranked among the top three Pain Management Programs in Australia (ePPOC benchmarked). She is trained in Graded Motor Imagery, has completed NOIGroup’s advanced Explain Pain Applications course, and is PD Warrior certified for neurological rehabilitation. As a Level 1 Lymphoedema Practitioner, she also supports oncology rehabilitation.

With a warm, engaging approach, Karen partners with patients to achieve their goals, whether managing chronic pain, recovering from trauma, or enhancing mobility.

Karen is available for physiotherapy consults at our Nambour clinic.