Mitzi Ann B. Torres

Physiotherapist (BSPT, AHPRA)

Mitzi is a compassionate physiotherapist with experience in residential aged care and community rehabilitation. She delivers practical, goal-based therapy that improves comfort, mobility and independence – supporting residents, families and facility teams across the Gold Coast. Mitzi is skilled in falls prevention, pain management programs, post-fall reviews and mobility assessments (including M-DEMMI and Physical Mobility Scale), and she works closely with clinical teams to keep care plans current and effective.

Professional Interests

• Aged-care physiotherapy (residential facilities & community)
• Falls prevention & balance training (assessments, group programs, in-services)
• Pain management programs (Move Pro / Move One; PainChek-informed reviews)
• Mobility & functional assessments (M-DEMMI, Physical Mobility Scale)
• Post-fall & post-hospital reviews (care-plan updates, re-enablement & wellness)
• Equipment prescription & review (walkers, seating, pressure care)
• Dementia-friendly care (gentle, person-centred communication and routines)
• Parkinson’s & progressive conditions (strength, cueing, functional mobility)

Personal Interests

Mitzi enjoys collaborative quality-improvement work with facility teams and family case conferences – aligning therapy goals with what matters most to each resident.

Qualifications

• BSPT – Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist (Australia)
• PTRP – Physiotherapist Registered (Philippines); PRC Licensure Board Exam passer
• Interim Certificate – Australian Physiotherapy Council (assessment pathway)
• Registered under Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (NZ regulatory authority)

Treatment Approach

Calm, person-centred and evidence-based. Mitzi blends gentle manual therapy with simple, repeatable exercises, equipment optimisation and clear education – so clients can keep progress going between sessions. She communicates proactively with clients’ networks to align therapy with care-plan goals and reduce risk of decline or rehospitalisation.