Meet Your Physiotherapist

Shalini Sharma —
16 years of genuine care

From elite sports clinics in New Delhi to community rehabilitation in Lara — Shalini brings world-class expertise with a genuinely personal approach.

Biography
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Shalini Sharma is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 16 years of global experience treating complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Her career has taken her from the high-pressure world of professional sport in India to community-based rehabilitation in regional Victoria — giving her an unusually broad perspective on what recovery actually looks like for different people.

Before moving to Australia, Shalini worked as physiotherapist for the New Delhi Lawn Tennis Association and held a senior role at one of New Delhi's leading rehabilitation clinics — treating high-profile clients including IPL cricketers and Bollywood actors alongside everyday patients with complex conditions.

In Australia, she has overseen physiotherapy programs at community rehabilitation centres, supervised allied health staff, and developed physiotherapy interventions for elderly clients and people with disabilities — always with a focus on best practice, compliance with NDIS and Home Care standards, and genuine connection with her patients.

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16+
Years clinical experience
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Postgraduate Degree in Physiotherapy
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Countries — India & Australia
8+
Specialist techniques
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Shalini Sharma
BPT, MPT · Postgraduate Physiotherapist · Lara, VIC
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Career Timeline
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India
Early Career
Physiotherapist, New Delhi Lawn Tennis Association
New Delhi, India
Courtside physiotherapy for competitive tennis players — acute injury management, conditioning and return-to-play protocols.
Mid Career
Senior Physiotherapist, Leading Rehabilitation Clinic
New Delhi, India
Senior clinical role at one of New Delhi's top rehabilitation centres. Treated high-profile clients including IPL cricketers, Bollywood actors, and TV personalities.
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Specialist Role
Team Physiotherapist, IPL Cricket
India Premier League
On-field and clinical physiotherapy for professional cricket players across a full IPL season.
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Australia
Transition to Australia
Physiotherapist, Community Rehabilitation
Victoria, Australia
Transitioned practice to the Australian context — completing registration requirements and building experience in aged care, NDIS, and community rehab settings.
Senior Role
Physiotherapy Program Lead
Community Rehabilitation Centre, VIC
Overseeing physiotherapy programs, supervising allied health staff, and contributing to process improvements — ensuring compliance with NDIS, Home Care Package, and CHSP standards.
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Present
Founder, Shal-Care Physiotherapy Service
Lara, Victoria
Providing independent expert physiotherapy to the Lara community and surrounds — serving all ages from sports injury to aged care.
Qualifications
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Formal Education
Postgraduate Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) Specialisation in Musculoskeletal & Neurological Rehabilitation ✎ Confirm university name and year
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Foundation degree in physiotherapy practice ✎ Confirm university name and year
Women's Pelvic Health — Advanced Coursework Currently pursuing postgraduate coursework in women's pelvic health
Registrations & Memberships
AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency ✎ Add registration number if desired
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Member in good standing ✎ Confirm active APA membership
NDIS Registered Provider Physiotherapy and associated services
WorkCover Approved Provider Victorian WorkCover Authority
TAC Approved Provider Transport Accident Commission, Victoria
Treatment Philosophy
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How Shalini Works

Not just treating symptoms — understanding you

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Whole-person assessment
Every assessment looks beyond the presenting complaint — understanding your lifestyle, goals, and what movement means to you before deciding on a treatment path.
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Evidence-based, patient-driven
Techniques are chosen from the evidence base, but always adapted to what you can realistically do and what will actually stick in your life outside the clinic.
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Long-term independence
The goal isn't to keep you coming back indefinitely. It's to give you the tools, strength, and knowledge to manage your own body well for the long term.
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Patience, not pressure
Recovery has its own timeline. Shalini takes the time to explain what's happening and why — so you feel informed and in control, not rushed.
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Community-rooted care
Being based in Lara isn't just logistical — it's about being genuinely part of the community and available to the people who live here long-term.
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Collaborative & transparent
Shalini works closely with GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals to ensure your care is coordinated and never siloed.
Outside the Clinic
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A Little About Shalini

When she's not treating patients

Outside of work, Shalini enjoys dancing and spending time outdoors with her family. Having made the move from India to Australia, she understands what it means to build a life in a new community — and genuinely values the connections she's made in Lara.

Her interest in dance is more than a hobby — it's kept her thinking about movement, rhythm, and the body in ways that quietly inform how she works with patients. She brings that same attention to physical storytelling into every session.

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