Hi, I’m Em
— the physiotherapist behind EMJ Physio.
My journey in physiotherapy began in Budapest, Hungary, where I completed my Bachelor’s degree at Semmelweis University. Early in my career, I worked with children with special needs, helping develop and deliver exercise programs to support their movement and physical development.
My passion for physiotherapy eventually brought me to Australia, where I completed another Bachelor’s degree at Curtin University. Since then, I’ve worked across musculoskeletal physiotherapy and community care, including supporting older adults through rehabilitation and exercise.
But one of the biggest influences on the way I practise physiotherapy actually came from my own experience with strength training.
How strength training changed my life
I started strength training when I was 27, after moving to Australia.
Before that, I had always loved movement. I did yoga, Pilates, step aerobics and plenty of other forms of exercise. I enjoyed being active, but strength training gave me something I hadn't experienced before. It changed the way I felt about my body.
I became stronger, more confident and more aware of what my body was capable of. I started doing things I never imagined I could do. That feeling of strength and confidence stayed with me.
So when I discovered the research of Dr Belinda Beck through a physiotherapy podcast, something just clicked. I was absolutely fascinated by her research into using progressive strength and impact exercise to improve bone health. Here was a way to combine two things I was incredibly passionate about — strength training and helping older adults with their health — and use them to help people with osteoporosis and low bone density become stronger, more confident and more capable.
I finished listening to that podcast and, that same afternoon, I emailed Dr Beck to say that I wanted to become an ONERO licensee. And the rest is history. That was more than three years ago. I started with just four dedicated clients.
Today, EMJ Physio has grown into a vibrant, lively and Those Strong B-Ones community of around 100 members.
I love watching our members get stronger, become more confident in their body, improve their balance and improve their bone density! Their successes have become a huge part of what makes me love what I do.
There’s Always a Way
Over the years, I've learned that people rarely come with just one diagnosis.
Someone might have osteoporosis alongside arthritis, back pain, pelvic health concerns, scoliosis, Parkinson’s, MS or an old injury. That doesn't mean they have to stop exercising or stop getting stronger.
There’s Always a Way. Sometimes we modify an exercise. Sometimes we change the weight, position or range of movement.
My passion is to meet people where they are, understand what matters to them, and help them discover what they can do today. I want to guide them safely, so they can do the right things to maintain and improve their bone density, strength and overall health.
“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.”
— John F. Kennedy
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