Ashleigh O'Donnell

Injury Management Specialist / Accredited Exercise Physiologist / Pilates Instructor / Business Owner
Summary
Ashleigh O'Donnell is an accomplished Injury Management Specialist at WorkFocus Australia with a specialization in business relationships and occupational rehabilitation.
Prior to her current role, Ashleigh was the business owner of Pilates X Australia, a thriving enterprise offering exercise physiology and pilates services focusing on injury treatment, return to work, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
During her tenure at Pilates X Australia, Ashleigh effectively expanded the business from 1 to 3 studios and established a solid client base of approximately 500 new clients annually.
Her expertise lies in injury management, encompassing rehabilitative exercises for musculoskeletal conditions, workplace assessments, return to work strategies, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, and pain management.
Ashleigh's skill set also includes conducting a diverse range of health assessments, such as risk screenings for health conditions, emotional states evaluations, ergonomic and postural guidance, BMI measurements, blood pressure checks, and waist to hip ratio assessments.
She is known for her innovative program designs, including the Pilates 28-day challenge, online health programs, educational workshops on back pain and safe spine practices, and nutritional consultations.
Ashleigh has a collaborative approach, working closely with organizations, allied health professionals, case managers, doctors, and various providers like Workcover, NDIS, DVA, and Workers Compensation, demonstrating a diverse network of peers and colleagues.
In addition to her hands-on work, Ashleigh has proven leadership skills from her roles as a manager, team leader, and business owner. She has successfully recruited and managed a small team, providing training, inductions, and growth opportunities within the organization.
Furthermore, Ashleigh is dedicated to professional mentoring, offering guidance to trainee exercise physiology and pilates instructors, as well as supporting other pilates studio businesses.
Ashleigh O'Donnell's professional journey includes roles such as Injury Management Specialist at WorkFocus Australia, Senior Rehabilitation Consultant at WorkFocus Australia, and Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Manager, Team Leader, and Owner at Pilates X Australia.