Boroondara Wellbeing Conversations: Understanding pain - why it hurts and what helps

Pain can be confusing, frustrating and sometimes overwhelming. Boroondara local and pain management expert, physiotherapist Lindsay Hunter, will unpack the science of pain in a way that is relevant to everyday life. Drawing on the latest evidence, Lindsay will explain why pain is not always a simple sign of injury, and how factors such as the nervous system, stress, emotions and life experiences can influence what we feel.

You will leave with practical strategies to:

• better understand your own pain
• build confidence in movement
• make informed choices about managing your health.

Whether you live with ongoing pain or simply want to learn more, this session offers valuable insights to help you live well and stay active.

Speaker

Lindsay Hunter, BSc (Physio) MSc (Manual therapy) G.Dip (Pain Management), is a Boroondara-based physiotherapist with 20+ years of experience across South Africa, the UK, Hong Kong and Melbourne. She uses a biopsychosocial, evidence-based approach to help people who aren't getting better.

Her practice combines manual therapy, goal setting, tailored exercise programs and clear education to empower long-term progress and recovery. She has advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and supports women’s health as a certified Peri and Menopausal Women’s Health Coach.

Whether addressing an acute injury, chronic pain or navigating life transitions, she is committed to compassionate, personalised care.

Accessibility at this space

• Accessible car parking
• Accessible drop-off area
• Automatic doors
• Accessible toilets
• Clear signage
• Lifts
• Quiet areas
• Hearing loop
• Wide passageways
• Rest area for assistance animals.

Photo by Anupam Mahapatra on Unsplash.