Neurolife Physiotherapists and Team
Bernadette Dornom
Director and Senior Physiotherapist
Belinda Herrington
Director and Senior Physiotherapist
Bernadette graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002 and
completed her physiotherapy training at St Vincent’s Hospital,
Melbourne. Following graduation, she joined the hospital as a
physiotherapist, where she trained and worked closely with Dr Kim Brock,
one of Australia’s leading Bobath instructors.
With a strong foundation in the Bobath Concept, Bernadette moved to the United Kingdom to further develop her expertise in neurological
rehabilitation. During her time overseas, she worked as a Senior
Neurological Physiotherapist across a range of specialist rehabilitation
services, including the prestigious Bobath Centre in London, founded by
Berta Bobath, a pioneer in neurological rehabilitation.
After returning to Australia, Bernadette continued her work in
neurological rehabilitation with Neurolife and Epworth Rehabilitation
Hospital. She further advanced her clinical expertise by completing a
Postgraduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation through the
University of Western Australia.
Bernadette currently works at Caulfield Hospital as both a Stream Leader and Senior Clinician in Rehabilitation, providing clinical leadership while supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred
rehabilitation services. With more than 20 years of experience in
neurological physiotherapy, she has extensive expertise in the
assessment and treatment of people with acquired and progressive
neurological conditions.
Passionate about helping individuals achieve their full potential,
Bernadette works closely with clients to maximise independence,
confidence and quality of life. Known for her supportive, collaborative
and results-focused approach, she challenges clients to look beyond
perceived limitations and empowers them to achieve outcomes they may not have thought possible.
Belinda graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of
Physiotherapy in 1998 and commenced working in rehabilitation the
following year. Early in her career, she developed a strong passion for
neurological rehabilitation and has since built more than 25 years of
experience supporting people with a wide range of neurological
conditions across the rehabilitation journey.
Her experience spans inpatient rehabilitation, private practice,
community-based services, and slow-stream rehabilitation programs,
providing her with a broad understanding of the challenges and
opportunities people face at different stages of their recovery. Belinda
has worked with clients ranging from those requiring wheelchair-based
rehabilitation through to individuals striving to return to higher-level
activities such as running and sport.
Belinda has completed both Basic and Advanced Bobath training and is
committed to delivering evidence-based, individualised care that is
tailored to each person's goals and circumstances. She has a particular
interest in the assessment and treatment of balance disorders and
dizziness, including vestibular rehabilitation.
Passionate about helping people achieve meaningful outcomes, Belinda works collaboratively with clients and their families to maximise
function, independence, confidence, and quality of life. Her warm and
supportive approach enables clients to work towards their goals at a
pace that is both challenging and achievable.