Megan Howard
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, ALA (Lymphoedema) registered physiotherapist.
Megan has worked in hospitals around Australia and in the UK, in both acute and rehabilitation settings. Over the last 20 years Megan’s clinical focus has been the treatment of people living with respiratory disorders, cancer and other chronic diseases and lymphoedema. Megan has also been involved in clinical research into exercise for people with lung cancer and has been a guest lecturer and tutor at The University of Melbourne School of Physiotherapy.
Megan has a particular interest in airway clearance for bronchiectasis, management of breathing pattern disorders, exercise for people living with lung disease and cancer, and the management of lymphoedema.
Megan is a titled (cardiorespiratory) member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, a member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists and a certified BradCliff Breathing practitioner.
Megan is also a qualified lymphoedema therapist, a member of the Australian Lymphology Association and is on the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Registry. She can provide accurate lymphoedema assessment and surveillance using bio-spectroscopy (SOZO) and prescribe customised compression garments. Megan can also provide lifestyle and exercise advice to patients at risk of and living with lymphoedema.
Fun Facts: In her spare time, Megan enjoys watching her 3 children play sport, travelling and walking her beautiful Labrador, Barley.
