Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates Practitioner & GLA:D® Instructor

Gunda Lehmann is a Physiotherapist at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale in Sydney’s Northern Beaches with experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, osteoarthritis management and clinical Pilates. With more than 25 years of clinical experience across private practice, hospitals and aged care settings, her areas of expertise include:

• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Hip, knee and ankle injuries
• Osteoarthritis management
• Falls prevention and balance training
• Clinical Pilates
• Pre-and post-operative rehabilitation

Gunda qualified as a Physiotherapist in Germany before completing the Australian requalification process. She has also completed additional qualifications in Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Clinical Pilates and is a qualified GLA:D® instructor. Gunda is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Gunda has worked across private practice, rehabilitation hospitals and aged care, giving her extensive experience managing patients with a broad range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. She works with a wide range of patients, from teenagers through to older adults aiming to maintain their mobility, independence and quality of life.

Her evidence-based treatment approach combines thorough assessment, hands-on treatment and tailored exercise programs that empower patients to confidently self-manage their condition. Gunda commonly sees patients for:

• Lower back pain, shoulder pain, ankle injuries and a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting everyday movement and function.

• Hip and knee osteoarthritis, including GLA:D® education and exercise programs to reduce pain, improve strength and enhance joint function.

• Falls prevention, balance training and exercise programs designed to maintain mobility, confidence and independence in older adults.

• Prehabilitation and rehabilitation programs before and after surgery or injury to optimise recovery and support a safe return to activity.

• Clinical Pilates, Senior Fit and GLA:D® classes to improve strength, flexibility, balance and long-term physical health.

Outside the clinic, Gunda enjoys staying active and believes movement is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys running, ocean swimming, Reformer Pilates and Zumba. Her personal commitment to exercise gives her a genuine understanding of the physical and mental benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle at every stage of life.