Pauline Slater

Professional Designation: Pauline Slater- B. App Science (Physiotherapy), Masters Education (Primary) (Member Australian Physiotherapy Association, Australian Pain Society- Australian Allied Health Hypermobility Network)

Hospital Affiliations: University of Adelaide

About these Clinics/Practices

I am passionate about assisting clients of all ages with learning difficulties, neurodivergence,  connective tissue disorders such as EDS and HSD and the often-seen comorbidity of POTS. 
I have over 30 years of skills and knowledge in physiotherapy and 15 specifically in Connective Tissue Disorders. As CTDs present with symptoms across all body systems, I take a holistic approach to assist patients in managing persistent and chronic pain, challenging musculoskeletal conditions, coordination endurance issues, POTS, complex chronic health concerns and, neurosensory and neurodivergence.  As a physiotherapist and teacher, I am able to support families through all stages of managing the education system and accessing the required support so that students of all ages are able to reach their full potential academically whilst managing their many health issues.

Through patient-driven goal setting, I focus on providing holistic healthcare,  physiotherapy, education, support, and understanding for the whole family. Additionally,  after years of experience, I have become an advocate for all CTD patients seeking Disability funding support through DSP and NDIS.

Pauline has been approved to undertake a Master of Clinical Sciences hoping to lead to a PhD, in the research area of “Preconceptions, awareness, and education accessibility in Australia afforded to the Medical and Physiotherapy/Allied health professions concerning EDS, hEDS, and HSD, and the often-seen comorbidity of POTS “.