About

 Nicky Albrecht, owner of Get Changed, Pain, Injury and Well-being Practice:

Nicky is an experienced, allied health practitioner with a passion for bodies and movement. Her mission is to help people, with pain or injuries, find symptom relief and get back to doing the things they love, through the use of hands-on and self-care management strategies.

She has been fortunate to work alongside and learn from leaders in the field of muscle, joint and skeletal health, rehab, acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) pain management. And is dedicated to sharing her knowledge with those battling pain and recurrent injuries.

Common pain and injuries seen in her practice include back pain (strains, disc injuries, nerve entrapment), neck pain, shoulder pain (frozen shoulder, tendonitis, impingement), leg, knee, arm or foot pain, carpel tunnel syndrome and rolled ankles.

Her practice currently operates from Mosman Park with a satellite clinic in Fernwood Fitness gym, Melville.

Chronic pain, injury and illness in focus:
Growing up in a farming community with a family business in skiing, and as a sportswoman with two England caps, a British cap and several national awards in different sports, Nicky has had her fair share of serious injuries. She’s also had her fair share of motherhood and midlife health challenges. But, Nicky believes life’s hurdles shape us. 

Through a combination of her career to date and her own personal experiences, Nicky understands what a devastating effect pain, injury or debilitating chronic illness can have on life and how it even impacts those around you. 

With empathy and focus on the valuable lessons she has learned along the way, Nicky incorporates a whole person approach to help those grappling with more complex health challenges find solutions and, or better ways to manage the pain or dysfunction associated with their condition. Her clinical interests include pain and reduced ability associated with old injuries, underlying Autoimmune disorders, Chronic fatigue (ME), Fibromyalgia, POTS syndrome. 

She looks forward to meeting you to discuss your individual health goals and needs.

Background, Training and Qualifications:

Nicky completed 5 years full-time training in chiropractic via the AECC, UK where she was taught by a mix of GPs, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic consultants, pathologists, biochemists, chiropractors and physiologists.

She subsequently travelled, working in both private practices and GP clinics, as she explored advances in musculoskeletal pain and management further. On her return to the UK, she continued in private practice alongside working at a university as a clinic supervisor and part-time lecturer in musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment techniques.

In 2005, Nicky opened a practice with her Australian husband and psychotherapist, in which they combined the physical and psychological components of pain in their treatment programs, with remarkable results. 

In 2011, the Albrecht family returned to settle in Australia. They now reside in Perth where Nicky has established the Get Changed practice. 

Outside of work, Nicky loves digging in the garden, writing, skiing and roller-discoing!

Qualifications and Training:

1995: BSc Chiro, DC. (AECC, UK)

1997-2020: Multiple (50+) postgraduate certificates in a variety of musculoskeletal assessment and treatment/ intervention strategies, exercise prescription and core stability. 

An understanding of Liebensen, McGill, McKenzie and Joseph Pilates principles in practice.

2003-2005: Fascial release training and Bowen Therapy Diploma, Australia

2006: Dry Needling Cert, UK.

2017-18: Biofeedback Blueprint didactic program recognized by BCIA, completed.

2018: HRV Biofeedback Certification (Heartmath). 

Supplementary study focused on chronic pain theory and practical applications of HRVB.

2019-20 : Certified Health Coach (NBHWC badged Professional Cert. from WCA). Supplementary study focused on positive, healthy lifestyle, behaviour change for chronic pain patients.

2020: Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Cert.

2020-21: Completed postgrad certificates in ‘Better Pain Management’ from (ANZCA) Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. 

Current: Member Chiropractic Australia (Formerly COCA). 

Current: Royal College Chiropractors, UK (An education and research group).

Current: Member Australian Pain Society (A multimodality, shared interest, medical group). 

Nicky's training in pain and health related topics is ongoing.

She is currently licensed with AHPRA under chiropractic; registered with most major health funds; and is happy to work alongside your existing healthcare providers, or independently, according to your preference. Appointments can be booked without a referral.