Cherie Wells

• Qualifications
• Biography
• Research
• Selected Publications
• Teaching
• Professional Activities

Qualifications

M Manip Ther, B App Sci (Physiotherapy)

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Biography

Cherie Wells joined the University of Western Sydney in November 2009 as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy. Prior to this appointment she has worked at Curtin University of Technology (Perth) for two years as a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and a Clinical Educator/Supervisor.

In 2001 Cherie graduated from The University of Sydney with her Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) degree. From there she spent her first year working at Royal North Shore Hospital and Lismore Base Hospital (secondment) rotating around numerous specialist clinical areas. From 2002 onwards Cherie has worked primarily in private practices around Perth, Sydney and the Central Coast. During this time Cherie developed a special interest in clinical pilates and linking this into physiotherapy treatment. Cherie is a passionate clinician who aims for quality service and excellent outcomes.

In 2005 Cherie completed her Master of Manipulative Therapy at Curtin University and is commencing PhD studies at UWS investigating the evidence-base, definition, use and effectiveness of clinical pilates as an adjunct to physiotherapy management of chronic lower back pain. 

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Research

Research interests include:

• Cervicogenic headache management with Mulligan techniques
• Clinical pilates and management of lower back pain
• Teaching/learning methods to facilitate clinical reasoning skill development of physiotherapy students

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Selected Publications

Hall, T., Robinson, K., Chan, H., Christensen, L., Odenthal, B., and Wells, C. (2007). Efficacy of a C1-C2 Self-Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide (SNAG) in the Management of Cervicogenic Headache. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 37 (3), 100-107.

Teaching

Cherie is the Unit Coordinator of the first year Physiotherapy Unit Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice. While the majority of her teaching focuses on this unit, she also teaches in core interdisciplinary units. Cherie has previously been involved in musculoskeletal teaching and clinical supervision at Curtin University of Technology. The teaching and clinical supervision of physiotherapy students is something Cherie finds very rewarding.

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Professional Activities

Cherie has had extensive private practice experience both in Western Australia and New South Wales. Cherie enjoys assisting other physiotherapists in their journey towards improving their skills and has given numerous tutorials and in-services to facilitate this.

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