Who am I? This is a good question. I am a canoe slalom athlete, a rock climber, a trail runner, and a physiotherapist. I am a Tasmanian at heart with a deep love for the outdoors.
I have recently made the move to Penrith to pursue my Canoe Slalom career with the upcoming World Championships being in Penrith in 2025. Whilst in pursuit of my sporting endeavours, I am feeling very privileged to have the opportunity to join the team at The Healthy Body Company Penrith clinic.
I am very passionate about my physiotherapy career, having worked in private practice for the past 2 years in Canberra. My first 2 years as a physiotherapist have been both fulfilling and challenging. I have seen a wide variety of presentations across all walks of life, which has taught me to keep an open mind, and to trust my knowledge and intuition that I have built from both study and experience.
I have also learnt that it is ok not to know the answer and that calling on a colleague, or another health professional can be an invaluable step to providing the best care to a client.
Kate Eckhardt, physio, rock climber and kayaker in action.
Outside of my work, you will find me in the Blue Mountains rock climbing, trail running, or at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium training. These passions have led me to have a special interest in managing kayaking and rock climbing-related injuries.
Over the past couple of years I have gained experience with managing various climbing-related injuries and have helped kayakers from flat water, white water, and canoe polo return to their full capacity.
I am excited about the opportunity to work with such a great team across all of The Healthy Body Company clinics. I am hungry to learn and expand my knowledge and experience from all of the amazing brains throughout the team.
Kate
