Tracilee Mitchell
Senior Physiotherapist at FutureReady Physio & Wellness
APHRA Registration Number: PHY0001007409
About Traci
Traci is an experienced physiotherapist who graduated in 2008 and has worked across aged care, hospital, and private practice settings. She joined FutureReady Physio & Wellness (formerly Manning Physio) in 2020.
Traci has a special interest in exercise rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and helping people improve strength, movement, and confidence through all stages of life. Her approach combines evidence-based rehabilitation, hands-on physiotherapy, and personalised treatment planning to support long-term outcomes for her clients.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney 2009
Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), James Cook University 2017
Industry Experience:
- Residential aged care physiotherapist – 1 year
- Public hospital physiotherapist – inpatient medical, orthopaedic, surgical, rehabilitation; outpatient musculoskeletal, cardiac rehab group exercise and education sessions, joint replacement program group exercise, pulmonary rehab, chronic pain program group exercise, fracture clinic – 5 years
- Private physiotherapy clinic providing care for acute injuries, chronic condition rehabilitation, aged care group exercise – 1 year
- Private physiotherapy clinic providing care for acute injuries, chronic pain, mat Pilates, exercise programs – 5+ years
Special Interest Areas:
- Chronic Pain
- Perimenopause & Menopause
- Falls Prevention
- Bone Health (Osteopenia & Osteoporosis)
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Conditions
- Exercise Counselling
- Strength Training
Techniques:
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- Soft Tissue Release
- Dry Needling
- Shockwave Therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Tailored Exercise Programs for balance, osteoarthritis, strength during perimenopause, chronic pain management and more
- Mat Pilates
Professional Development:
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy lumbar spine 2010
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy cervical and thoracic spine 2011
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy lower limb 2012
- GLA:D Australia accreditation 2015
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation 2017
- Motivational interviewing 2020
- Mulligan Upper Quadrant 2022
- Shoulder – steps to success 2022
- Radial Pressure Wave 2023
- Mastering Communication 2023
- Exercise vs Surgery for large rotator cuff tears 2023
- Curl-up exercises in women with diastasis recti 2023
- Meniscectomy vs physio for meniscus tears 2023
- Cervicogenic headaches and dizziness 2023
- Hip vs knee OA 2023
- Living anatomy wet lab 2023
- Running Repairs 2023
- Lower limb tendinopathies 2024
- What do patients value learning about pain? 2024
- Workcover clinical guidelines 2024
- Carpal sprains 2024
- Basics of strength and conditioning 2024
- VALD Forcedecks 2024
- Mental wellbeing for health professionals 2024
- Bone stress injuries in young athletes 2024
- Non-operative management of ACL tears 2024
- NDIS considerations 2024
- Static and dynamic stretching 2024
- The Complete Hip 2025
- The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause 2025
- Perimenopause and musculoskeletal health literature review 2025
- Strength training in perimenopausal women 2025
- Osteoporosis/ osteopenia management 2025
- TMJ diagnosis and treatment 2026
- Wrist and hand osteoarthritis 2026
- Motor control 2026
- Energy compensation 2026
Languages Spoken:
- English
Blog Posts by Traci:

How to Choose an Exercise Program That Suits You
Wondering how to choose an exercise program you’ll actually maintain? Consider your goals, preferences, recovery needs and what has worked for you before.

Strength Training for Women Over 40: How to Start
Strength training for women over 40 supports muscle, bone health and everyday function. Learn what counts, overcome common barriers and find a safe place to

Exercise for Bone Health During Menopause
Exercise for bone health during menopause should include progressive strength, weight-bearing impact and balance training. Learn how to begin safely.

Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and Physio
The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause describes common changes involving pain, muscles, bones and joints. Learn how physiotherapy may help during midlife.

Strength Training for a Healthy Heart: Build Muscle, Boost Cardiovascular Health
Heart Health Month February in Australia is Heart Health Month. According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Heart Foundation,

Exercising as a Parent: Tips for Staying Active with Young Children
Exercising as parent of young children presents some unique challenges. Here’s some of my personal experiences: The problem The problem that all adults face when
