Presenters
Melissa McConaghy
Melissa is a clinician, educator, author, entrepreneur and thought leader. She is a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Academically, she also holds a Master of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy) and Grad Certificate in Public Health. Melissa has previously chaired the Neurology Chapter in NSW and was the NSW National Representative for the Australian Physiotherapy Association. She is currently sits on the Executive Committee of INPA, part of the World Congress of Physical Therapy. Melissa has a broad experience in community neuro rehabilitation and is director of both Advance Rehab Centre, a neurological outpatient and home based rehab facility and PD Warrior, an exercise approach for people with Parkinson's that is licensed in 10 countries. As a thought leader, Melissa has led the way creating exercise programs incorporating intensive neuroplasticity training principles for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and brain injury.