Ashley Callaghan graduated from the University of Queensland with a Master in Physiotherapy Studies, 2013.

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​Early in her career Ashley fell in love with Vestibular, Neurological & Balance Rehabilitation. She has vast experience treating such conditions in the Public and Private Health Sectors, here in Australia and the United Kingdom. 

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Before starting VertiGO Physio and Rehab, Ashley largely performed roles within the Neurological Physiotherapy arena. Ashley’s regular caseload in such roles consisted of assessing and managing patients with an array of conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease; from acute presentations through to community rehabilitation. Ashley would commonly work within large multi-disciplinary teams as the case co-ordinator for complex presentations. Skills obtained through such experience are highly transferable over to the Vestibular Rehab field and Ashley commonly acts as a case co-ordinator for her VertiGO Physio and Rehab clients.

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Ashley's work experience is impressive and her additional training extensive. She has fulfilled Senior Neurological Physiotherapy roles in Level 1 Trauma Centres across London. Ashley has completed the Vestibular Education Australia Postgraduate, exam based, Vestibular Competency Training Program and now often acts now as a sessional tutor and examiner. Additional post graduate courses completed by Ashley have heavily focused on advancing skills in Neurological, Vestibular, Concussion- Management and Balance Rehabilitation. On top of her own experience Ashley is mentored by some of the most respected Vestibular Physiotherapists in Queensland. She is a member of the Neuro-Otological Society of Australia and Australian College of Physiotherapists.  Additional to the advanced training in Neurological and Vestibular Physiotherapy, Ashley is an Advanced Concussion Physiotherapist within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

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Additionally to the above, Ashley recently attended the 2 day Watson Headache® Institute, Level 2 Consolidation Headache Course titled “The Role of C1-C3 Cervical Afferents in Primary Headache”. The course was held on 20th & 21st March 2021, in Adelaide, Australia and presented by Dr Dean H Watson PhD, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. For further information, go to: www.WatsonHeadache.com.

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Ashley has spent her time on the Sunshine Coast building a solid reputation within the community as a highly skilled Physiotherapist in the Neuro-Otological field. Ashley is now well recognised within the community among many Neurologists, ENT's, Audiologists, GP's and other Allied Health professionals. Due to her advanced skill set and results with patients, Ashley has had the honour of receiving referrals from places far and wide. Many patients travel from Gympie, Maryborough and Hervey Bay to visit VertiGO Physio and Rehab and numerous regular holiday makers from Southern States postpone their dizziness treatment until their return to Ashley here on the Sunshine Coast.

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With the use of infra-red video technology Ashley performs thorough assessments of the vestibular system to determine the likely cause of dizziness/vertigo. She then prescribes individualised vestibular rehabilitation programs to suit. Common conditions that Ashley’s training allows her to manage effectively and efficiently are: BPPV, Vestibular Hypofunction (unilateral/bilateral), Vestibular Migraine, Persisting Post Concussive Symptoms, Neurological Disorders and patients who are suffering from impaired balance.

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​Outside of work Ashley spends her time with her family (2 children, Husband & Golden Retriever- ‘Diego’) at the beach, parks or anywhere outdoors.