Elaine is a consultant rheumatologist. She has undertaken regional training in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, and Rheumatology Training in Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital and BJC Health. Working in several different sites has provided excellent exposure to a wide range of musculoskeletal, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. She is proficient in performing nailfold capillaroscopy, and is learning how to use musculoskeletal ultrasound. Elaine is a compassionate clinician, and will work with you and your healthcare providers to develop an evidence based and holistic treatment plan, to help improve pain and quality of life.
In terms of her other interests, Elaine believes in the importance of visual information in patient education and empowerment. Using her unique skills in digital illustration, she is working on co-designing patient information resources with consumers and practitioners. Elaine also contributes to medical education at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. She currently holds teaching appointments at University of Sydney and University of New South Wales, and is a clinical mentor for training doctors preparing for specialist exams.
Outside of clinical work, Elaine enjoys keeping active, doodling on her iPad and exploring the Sydney food scene.
Dr Elaine works as an independent practitioner consulting at BJC Health.
Australian Rheumatology Association
Australian Medical Association
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How can this event help me?
Building strength, fitness, and confidence over time comes from gradually challenging your body in the right ways. Progressing your exercise routine helps support joint health, maintain independence, and ensure you continue moving toward your long-term goals. Even small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference to how strong and capable you feel day to day.
In this live online event, Exercise Physiologists Sarah Comensoli and Robyn Yin will share practical strategies to help you move your program forward with safety and confidence. This session is ideal for anyone wanting clearer guidance on how to advance their routine, whether you’re working on strength, mobility, stamina, or simply looking to keep building on what you can already do.
Join Sarah and Robyn for a practical discussion where they’ll cover:
Join us on Wednesday, February 4th at 8:00 PM AEDT for this informative live virtual event. As always, we welcome your questions and discussions to make this an engaging and supportive experience for everyone.
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