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Dr Michelle Joy Walkden

Physiotherapy Launceston

Dr Michelle Joy Walkden

3 years of experience

13,238+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Michelle Joy Walkden at a glance

Dr Michelle Joy Walkden is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Launceston, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Launceston, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Michelle Joy Walkden is a highly qualified physiotherapist with a passion for providing individualised care to patients. Their approach centres around understanding each patient's unique needs and goals to develop a tailored treatment plan. Dr Walkden strives to empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to actively participate in their recovery and achieve optimal outcomes.
Dr Walkden utilises a combination of evidence-based techniques and a holistic understanding of the body to address a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. They are committed to ongoing professional development and staying at the forefront of advancements in physiotherapy.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Michelle Joy Walkden

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Launceston (AU)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad de Sevilla, Launceston (AU)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-60652 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-0961D21C · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 162
Annual physical exam 99395 1,868
Vaccination administration 90471 1,100
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,251

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michelle Joy Walkden in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michelle Joy Walkden with the team
WITH TEAM
Michelle Joy Walkden at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Michelle Joy Walkden

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Michelle Joy Walkden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3422/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34206386 · cited by 58
  2. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michelle Joy Walkden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4619/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34264714 · cited by 96

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · Launceston · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Launceston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michelle.joy.walkden@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Michelle Joy Walkden's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Michelle Joy Walkden treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Launceston matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Launceston carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Michelle Joy Walkden specialise in?

    Michelle Joy Walkden specialises in Physiotherapy in Launceston, AU.

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    Michelle Joy Walkden speaks English.

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