Laura Rutherford

Laura is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in neurodivergence, hypermobility, pelvic health. Her passion for these conditions stems from her own experience with ADHD, generalised hypermobility and Marfan's syndrome, and her health journey and research discovering how often these conditions are linked.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) in 2023, Laura traded in the cattle and dust of the family cattle station for the tropical paradise that is Cairns. 

Coming from a small country town with no easy access to healthcare, she believes that everyone deserves to have good physical health and fitness, and is determined to make sure her clients can kick their physiotherapy goals. 

With a background as a dance and circus instructor, and NRL sports trainer, she has a particular interest in athletic development and performance, along with all manner of musculoskeletal conditions, and loves treating the client as a whole human being, putting them at the centre of their own recovery. 

Clinical Interests 

Sporting and musculoskeletal injuries Rural outreach and service provision to outlying areas Pole and aerial sport conditioning and injury rehabilitation Hypermobility conditions Advice and Education for client self-management Return to (or getting into) sports and recreation 

Laura Rutherford is a dedicated local physiotherapist with a special focus on providing inclusive care. Having completed specialised training for LGBTQIA+ and transgender services, Laura is excited to work with local doctors and health providers to ensure compassionate and informed support for all individuals.

Her approach prioritises the unique needs of each client, fostering a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Physiotherapy support can include:

- open, non-judgemental, LGBTQIA+ friendly care for general physiotherapy

- chest binding advice and musculoskeletal/postural support and management

- exercise, strength and mobility training for people undertaking gender-affirming hormone therapy, including prevention and care for joints, ligaments and muscles affected by changes in sex hormone levels

- post-operative care

- referral to our Cairns Pelvic Health Clinic for bladder, bowel and sexual function care and support

Interests 

If she’s not at her sewing machine, Laura can usually be found in a book or training in the aerials studio. She has been competing in local pole dance and aerials competitions for several years collecting a slew of trophies and sashes. 

She also sits on the Queensland Disability Advisory Council, advocating for disability inclusion and representation across the state, with particular interest in the upcoming Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic games.