Caitlin McPhee
About these Clinics/Practices
As a Senior Integrative Physiotherapist at Biio, Caitlin McPhee specialises in complex case management, with particular expertise in hypermobility conditions, assessment and treatment plan development for chronic conditions. With extensive experience in integrative healthcare for connective tissue disorders, she serves as our primary clinical care coordinator, helping patients navigate their first steps toward integrated and individualised care.
Clinical Assessments Caitlin leads Biio’s comprehensive assessment protocols, providing thorough evaluation and direction for patients with complex hypermobility-related conditions. Her expertise includes:
Integrative Care Assessments: The first step for new patients beginning their care with Biio, involving a thorough exploration of your complete health story and symptom patterns. hEDS Diagnostic Criteria Assessment: An internationally standardised protocol for assessing the likelihood of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, using current diagnostic frameworks. POTS Diagnostic Protocols: Biio’s own interdisciplinary protocol for diagnosing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a common comorbidity in hypermobility disorders. Complex Pain Assessments: Helping individuals understand the underlying mechanisms of their persistent pain and developing targeted management strategies for hypermobility-related pain. Women’s Pelvic Health Assessments: A comprehensive evaluation of pelvic health conditions using evidence-based assessment tools and sensitive approach, particularly relevant for those with hypermobility disorders.
Group Programs As Clinical Programs Lead, Caitlin facilitates innovative group therapy programs designed to support patients with chronic conditions and hypermobility disorders:
Persistent Pain Program: A comprehensive group therapy program helping participants develop practical skills and strategies for persistent pain management, with specific consideration for hypermobility-related pain Women’s Pelvic Pain Program: A specialised 5-week program addressing the unique challenges of chronic pelvic pain, combining evidence-based strategies with peer support, particularly valuable for those with underlying connective tissue disorders
Integrative Physiotherapy Caitlin’s approach to physiotherapy goes beyond traditional hands-on treatment, embracing the principles of lifestyle medicine and patient empowerment for those with hypermobility conditions. She works with patients to understand how various aspects of their lives—from sleep and nutrition to stress and movement patterns—influence their health outcomes and joint stability.
By integrating evidence-based physiotherapy techniques with practical lifestyle strategies, she helps patients develop the skills and confidence needed for effective self-management of their hypermobility and associated symptoms. This comprehensive approach considers not just the physical aspects of recovery, but also the environmental, emotional, and lifestyle factors that impact healing in complex connective tissue disorders.
Complex Case Management Caitlin brings together the diverse elements needed for effective complex care management of hypermobility spectrum disorders. She develops comprehensive, personalised treatment plans while helping patients with nuanced needs to navigate care across multiple practitioners. Through skilled interdisciplinary collaboration, she ensures each patient receives coordinated, cohesive care that addresses their unique presentation of symptoms.
Pelvic Physiotherapy With specialised training in pelvic health, Caitlin brings deep expertise to the treatment of complex pelvic conditions, particularly in the context of hypermobility disorders. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of pelvic health concerns, from endometriosis and vaginismus to pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, with specific consideration for the impact of connective tissue disorders.
Patient Care Philosophy Caitlin believes in taking the time to truly understand each patient’s complete health story, particularly important for those with complex hypermobility conditions. As the first point of contact for many new patients, she creates a welcoming and thorough assessment environment where complex health concerns can be explored and understood. Her approach combines clinical expertise with empathetic support, ensuring patients feel heard and supported from their very first appointment.
Professional Commitment Dedicated to making complex care simple, Caitlin continues to expand her expertise in diagnostic protocols and integrative treatment approaches for hypermobility disorders. She works closely with Biio’s entire clinical team to ensure seamless care coordination and optimal patient outcomes, embodying our commitment to comprehensive, patient-centred healthcare for those with EDS/HSD and related conditions.
Professional Designation: PT
Practice/Clinic Information
biio
Unit 6 / 224 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
Perth
WA - Western Australia
6008
Australia
Last Updated: 23rd December 2024