Kylie Ballantyne

Senior Physiotherapist

BPhysio (USyd)

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Kylie brings decades of experience and a global perspective to her work as a physiotherapist. After graduating from the University of Sydney in 1999, she spent her early years at the Mater Hospital in Newcastle before heading overseas to work across the UK — from community teams in Wales and Scotland to remote clinics in the Shetland Islands.

That experience shaped her deep commitment to community physiotherapy, particularly in aged care, palliative care, falls prevention, disability support, and chronic neurological conditions. Since settling in the Hastings region over 15 years ago, Kylie has become a trusted local physio known for her compassion, clinical knowledge, and collaborative approach.

Kylie has a special interest in supporting people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Inclusion Body Myositis, and other complex neurological or progressive conditions. She is a strong advocate for her patients and has been a speaker at the Sydney MND Symposium, as well as a regular educator for carers and professionals through the MND Association of NSW. Her ability to work closely with families, GPs, specialists, and allied health teams ensures each patient receives respectful, coordinated, and holistic care.

Outside of work, Kylie enjoys bushwalking, spending time with her two children, sewing, and researching family history. She’s also known for caring for injured native wildlife — and relaxing with a red wine and a good book when she gets the chance.

    • Bachelor of Physiotherapy – University of Sydney (1999)

  • Palliative Care Workshop Day – NSW Health – May 2023
    Justin Yerbury – MND – University of Wollongong – April 2023
    Taleb Medical Nippy Cough Assist training – March 2023
    International MND Conference – December 2022
    MND State of Play- Allied Health in Research – Webinar November 2022
    Care of Frail and Older People – ACI webinar – June 2022
    Building Capacity in Stroke management training – May 2022
    Macquarie Uni A World without MND – May 2022
    Macquarie University MND Research update- April 2022
    Australian/NZ MND symposium – April 2022
    International MND conference – December 2021
    MND/ALS Alliance Allied Health Professionals Forum- December 2021
    Movement Analysis in Neurological Rehabilitation – A science based framework for clinical decision making – June 2021
    Health Literacy – Uni of Newcastle – February 2021
    Spinal Cord Injury Update – March 2021
    HITH Care model and Covid-19- February 2021
    MND Phenotypes – research update – Uni of QLD – March 2021
    Basics of Cough Assist – Philips Australia – November 2021
    In’s and Out;s of Mechanical Cough Assist – Philips Australia – July 2021
    NDIS for Health Professionals – April 2021
    Interactive decision tools in ALS- December 2021
    MND Aware – Mechanisms of disease – November 2021
    MND Aware – Measuring progression in MND – December 2021
    Chronic Pelvic pain – Sydney Pelvic clinic – November 2021
    Respiratory management in Neuro-muscular disease – Philips Australia – October 2020
    MND Aware – Improving Patient Care – December 2020
    International MND conference – December 2020
    MND/ALS Alliance Allied Health Professionals Forum – December 2020
    Womens Pelvic Health & Mens Pelvic Health – Uni of Newcastle – December 2020
    Leading for Better Patient Outcomes – 2019
    Understanding and respecting the person with Dementia , Dementia and Delirium training– Sept 2019
    Dementia and COPD workshop- July 2018
    Presented at MNDA NSW conference – March 2018
    Dementia Australia – Health Brain and Aging Seminar – November 2017
    Heart Failure webinar- October 2017
    Post polio conditions and management – 2015
    Everything you need to know in the management of Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and MS – August 2015
    Positive Approach to Care of the Older Person – 2015
    Barriers to end of lift care in Dementia – 2015
    Advanced Care in Dementia – 2015
    Child well being and child protection – July 2015
    Respiratory Webex 6 Minute Walk Tests – Agency for Clinical Innovation – March 2015
    How to Detect and treat Malnutrition in Respiratory Patients – Agency for Clinical Innovation – November 2014
    Asthma Handbook – assessment and management – Agency for Clinical Innovation – July 2014
    Integrating Services in Chronic Disease management – 2014
    Cervicogenic dizziness in Older Adults – 2014
    APA Conference is Gerontology – 2014
    Asia Pacific Parkinson’s Disease Conference – 2013
    Promotion of Exercise in Sedentary Parkinson’s Disease – 2013
    APA Diabetes Training – 2011
    Rural management of Stroke, Heart Attack and Diabetes – 2010
    Dance Medicine Australia Conference – 2007
    Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction Workshop, and the Pregnant pelvis – 2005
    Rehabilitation Oncology – Practical approach to Axillary Web Syndrome – 2005
    Connective Tissue Approach to Shoulder Complaints – 2005
    Australian Ballet Injury management – Ankle, knee, hip, spine- 2001
    Muscle energy – 1999
    Mulligans Level 1 & 2 – 2000 & 2001
    Mackenzie Approach 1 & 2 – 1999 & 2000
    Jenny McConnell Patello-femoral knee pain management – 2002
    Clinical Pilates training – Matwork, Reformer, Trapeze – 1999- 2002

    • CPR

    • First Aid

    • Police check

    • WWCC

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