About
Lieve Lievens
Lieve graduated from Free University in Brussels, Belgium with a Master in Motorial Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy in 2003.
Her career in physiotherapy started in her own physiotherapy clinic in Belgium while studying a postgraduate degree in Osteopathy.
In 2012 Lieve made the big move to Australia where she has worked in several private practices, occupational rehabilitation and aged care.
Over the years Lieve continued learning and gained extensive experience in Woman’s Health Physiotherapy, Vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders and osteopathy.
Lieve has a passion for back and neck injuries, other musculoskeletal injuries, headaches,
woman’s health (incontinence & pelvic pain) and vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders.
She believes in a holistic way of treating injuries and is passionate about identifying the underlying cause of your injury to treat the cause and not the symptom.
Lieve has completed a Master's degree in Counselling in addition to her skill set in treating in a holistic way.
When Lieve is not working she loves to spend time with her family and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world.
Training & Professional Development
1998 - 2003 - Free University of Brussels (Belgium)
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Bachelor & Master in Motorial Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
2003 - 2012 - Flanders International College of Osteopathy (Belgium)
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Certificate in Structural Therapy
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Certificate in Visceral Therapy
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Certificate in Cranio-Sacral Therapy
2013 - 2021 - Women's Health Training Associates
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Introductory woman's health training
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Stress Urinary Incontinence & Prolapse
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Pelvic Pain (Genitourinary & Anorectal)
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Overactive Bladder
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Exercise, Sport and Musculoskeletal dysfunction
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Bowel disorders course
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Objective testing
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Advanced Pelvic Floor - Trauma
2015 - Pof Dr Marge Sharpe
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Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Vertigo and Dizziness: Vestibular Training and Certification Workshop (5 days)
2019 - 2023 - Women's Health Training Associates
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Annual Research Update: Pelvic Floor Disorders & Pregnancy and Early Postpartum
2022 - Jilly Bond
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Happy Bladder Course - Online
2013 - 2014
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Dry needling
2022 - 2024 - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
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Master's in Counselling
2022 - Tanya Koens
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Desire Discrepancy: Libido & Sexual Expectations
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How to Talk About Sex: With Clients In A Clinical Setting
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Navigating Intimate Pain: When Sex Hurts
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Sexual Communication: Couples, Thrupples & More
DUE TO A MEDICAL PROCEDURE LIEVE WILL BE OUT OF ACTION BETWEEN 15th APRIL 2024 AND 15th JUNE 2024.
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Treatments
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WOMAN'S HEALTH
Experiencing stress urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation, urgency, prolapse, pain with intercourse, pelvic pain, ... Don’t be embarrassed, we can help.
Lieve is passionate about helping women to get these issues under control. In an initial consultation, we identify the issue and commence personalised treatment.
Lieve is also passionate about helping women who experience pelvic pain and painful intercourse. Lieve focuses not only on the physical side of the pain but also addresses the impact on your mental health and relationship.
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VERTIGO, DIZZINESS &
BALANCE DISORDERS
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is one of the most common causes of
dizziness. Other causes can be vestibular neuritis, vertiginous migraines, mal-de-debarquement syndrome,... to just name a few.
Most causes of vertigo and dizziness can be treated. An initial assessment is conducted to determine the cause of your vertigo or dizziness and a personal treatment program will be provided.
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BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN &
HEADACHES
Lieve believes in a holistic way to treat back pain, neck pain and headaches. She is passionate about identifying and treating the underlying cause.
To treat your back pain, neck pain and headaches Lieve will use a variety of techniques from massage techniques, triggerpoint releases, muscle energy techniques and joint mobilisations.
She also has experience in cranio-sacral therapy.
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MUSCULOSKELETAL & SPORT INJURIES
Rehabilitation after surgery, rehabilitation after sport injuries, and all other pains and aches.
Restoring joint function and range of motion with a wide range of manual therapy techniques and individual exercise programs.
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GENITO-PELVIC PAIN DISORDERS (GPPD)
An integrative approach. Physiotherapy and Counselling in one clinic are provided by the same practitioner.
When sex hurts ... Dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia, bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, ... can all cause pain with intercourse.
Overcome pain and achieve a healthy and fulfilling sex life.
Lieve uses an integrated approach where both, the physical cause as well as the psychological cause, will be addressed.
In an initial session, we explore the possible causes of your pain and depending on our findings, a personalised treatment plan will be put together and discussed in detail to ensure you are comfortable with the steps suggested. This is usually a combination of physiotherapy and counselling. Follow-up sessions will initially be weekly or fortnightly depending on your individual needs and progress.
Fees
Initial consultation $95
Follow-up consultation $85
Long follow-up consultation $100
HEALTH FUND REBATES
Health fund rebates are available through HealtPoint.
Most health fund cards are accepted to claim on the spot,
which leaves only the gap to pay.
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PLANS (EPC)
Due to the increasing cost of running a business, I am unable to bulk bill EPC treatments. The EPC will offer you a rebate of $58.30 and therefore a gap payment of $36.70 (for initial consultation) or $26.70 (for follow-up consultation) will be required to be paid.
CANCELLATIONS & FAILING TO ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT
A reminder for your appointment is sent out 24 hours before your appointment. A $50 fee will be involved in case of a cancellation less than 12 hours before your appointment.
If you however miss your appointment without any notice the full appointment fee will be charged. This fee will be required to be paid before the start of your next appointment.
After 3 missed appointments without notice, the appointment fee for any further appointments will have to be paid in full at the time of booking.
Contact & Book an Appointment
Phone 0450 674224 Give me a call or send me a text message
Sometimes I am unable to answer the phone due to a treatment being in progress.
Please leave a message or send me a text and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Fax 02 4006 3090
Email lieve.physiotherapy@gmail.com
Book online If you require an appointment, but there are none available online, don’t hesitate to contact me to add
your name to the cancellation list.