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Erin Gander Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead (Women’s Health and Pilates)

MPhtySt (Physio) University of Queensland, B.Sc (Exercise Science) Simon Fraser University

Originally from Canada, Erin moved to Australia in 2002 to complete her Master of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland. Following this, she worked in private practice for many years in Newcastle, NSW before relocating back to the Gold Coast with her family in 2021.

Erin is an experienced physiotherapist who has undertaken extensive post-graduate education in musculoskeletal conditions and in the area of Women’s Health which she is passionate about. She enjoys providing pregnancy and post-natal physiotherapy care as working together with women as they age, through menopause and beyond. Erin is trained in pelvic floor muscle assessment and retraining, treatment for overactive bladder and incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis rectus abdominis muscle rehabilitation, pelvic girdle dysfunction, pregnancy-related joint and muscular pain, as well as treatment of pelvic pain conditions. She truly enjoys empowering women in their health journey using evidence-based treatment and a holistic approach. Erin is a member of the Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association as well as the Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA).

Outside of work, you will find Erin spending time with her family and friends as well as trail running. She also enjoys road running, strength training, hiking, and time at the beach.

Postgraduate Qualifications:

  • 2025 Menopause and Perimenopause medical conference - So Hot Right Now
  • 2024/2025 Women’s Health Research Update (WHTA) – Childbearing Year
  • 2024 - Physiotherapy Management of Anorectal Dysfunction - Mandy Roscher
  • 2024 Digital Rectal Examinations, Trans-perineal Ultrasound & Rectal Balloon Catheters with Ruth Schubert
  • 2023 WHTA Mini Research update: Early Post Partum PFMT in the presence of Avulsion
  • Preparing the Pelvic Floor for Birth
  • 2023 Women’s Health Research Update (WHTA) – Female Pelvic Floor
  • 2018 - Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence including Pessary Fitting (WHTA)
  • Continence and Pelvic Floor Workshop (Chiarelli Healthcare): internal vaginal examination
  • APA Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapy Level 1 Course
  • The Pregnant Pelvis – An Integrated Approach