Jessica Shirley
Physiotherapist | BSc | Director, Pursuit Physiotherapy
With over a decade in physiotherapy, Jessica Shirley’s work sits at the intersection of complex cardiorespiratory care and long-term neurological rehab. As the Director of Pursuit Physiotherapy, she balances clinical leadership with a heavy caseload, focusing on patients whose conditions require more than a standard treatment plan.
Her approach was shaped in the high-pressure environment of the hospital system—managing everything from cystic fibrosis care to heart-lung transplant recovery. That background in intensive care and respiratory research provided the technical foundation she now applies to community-based therapy. Today, that looks like navigating the complexities of home ventilation, mobility support, and NDIS funding for clients with profound disability needs.
It’s about the practicalities of daily life: getting an assistive technology assessment right, optimising respiratory equipment, and building the physical confidence a client needs to actually move and breathe better.
Areas of Interest
Chronic Disease Management
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Neurological and Complex Disability Rehabilitation
Functional Rehabilitation and Strength Training
Home Ventilation and Equipment Support