Molly Roper
B. Physio (Hons)
Physiotherapist
Special interests: Runners, Gymnasts, Circus Artists, Shoulder Injuries
Hi, I’m Molly.
I am a physiotherapist with a unique background in circus arts and over 10 years’ experience in the exercise and fitness industry. After a career teaching and performing flying trapeze, I worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Coach, before completing Physiotherapy (Honours) at La Trobe University. My approach combines hands-on treatments with tailored, exercise-based rehabilitation, always guided by each patient’s goals and specific needs. My own journey through countless injuries sparked my desire to become a physiotherapist and gave me a deep appreciation for how frustrating and challenging it can be when injury stops you from doing what you love. I am passionate about helping people get back to doing what they enjoy, whether that’s sport, training, performing or simply moving without pain.
Clinical Focus Areas
Molly has advanced experience and specific interest in treating:
- Shoulder Injuries – Rotator cuff pathology, shoulder instability, overhead athlete injuries, and acrobatic upper limb demands.
- Running Injuries – Lower limb biomechanical assessment, load management, and return-to-running programs.
- Gymnastics & Circus Arts – Specialised understanding of the physical demands and injury profiles of gymnasts, aerialists, and circus performers.
- Exercise & Fitness-Related Injuries – Gym-based injuries, strength training-related pain, and exercise programming for injury prevention.
Advanced Skills & Methods
Molly utilises specific evidence-based tools to optimise recovery:
- Exercise-Based Rehabilitation – Individually tailored programs drawing on extensive personal training and coaching experience.
- Hands-On Treatment – Manual therapy techniques combined with active rehabilitation strategies.
- Performing Arts Knowledge – Deep understanding of the physical demands placed on circus artists, gymnasts and performers, informing targeted injury management.
- Dry Needling – Advanced dry needling skills to address muscular dysfunction and persistent pain.
Career Highlights
- Professional Circus Career – Teaching and performing flying trapeze prior to transitioning into physiotherapy.
- 10+ Years in Fitness Industry – Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Coach, developing deep expertise in exercise programming.
- La Trobe University – Completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours.
Outside the Clinic
Outside of work, you’ll usually find Molly on the trapeze, in the gym, trail running, or setting very early alarms to watch the English Premier League. Her lifelong love of movement and sport drives her passion for helping others stay active.
