We are delighted to celebrate one of our newest volunteer editors, Céline Gueissaz, whose passion for lifelong learning and commitment to evidence-based physiotherapy is already making a meaningful contribution to Physiopedia’s global knowledge-sharing mission. Get to know one of our newest contributors this month.
How long have you been volunteering with Physiopedia? I’m proud to say I’m new to the Physiopedia team and have been here for just over a month now.
Whereabouts in the world are you based? I am living in Dublin, Ireland.
Where did you go to university/college? I studied for my BSc in Physiotherapy at the Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western) in Switzerland and then went on to complete an MSc in Health Sciences with a major in Health Economics and Policies at the University of Lucerne, Switzerland.
Where do you work? I am a Senior Physiotherapist for the Integrated Care for Older Persons (ICPOP) team at HSE Dublin South in Ireland.
What is the most rewarding part of being a clinician, or working with Physiopedia? As a clinician, I find contributing to have a positive impact on patients’ lives deeply meaningful. I love witnessing my patients evolve week by week whether through reduced pain levels, improved function or the achievement of the goals we set together. As Physiopedia editor, I value the opportunity to stay up to date with current physiotherapy research and to collaborate with physiotherapists around the world. It is rewarding to help promote the value of our profession among other health professionals and those involved in the organisation of care.
What are some of the more challenging aspects about your work? Having recently moved abroad and started a new role, I am currently learning to navigate the Irish public health system after years of experiencing the largely private Swiss one. At the same time, I am learning to drive on the other side of the road, which is essential for the current role. So between dealing with reversed roundabouts, deciphering unfamiliar abbreviations and making sure my non‑native English is clear and culturally appropriate, my days are quite full. Some days, my brain feels as if it has run a marathon before I even see my first patient.
What are some of your professional passions? I have particular interests in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, dry needling, acute and chronic pain and therapeutic education.
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What are a few of your personal passions? I love to read and am always learning. I like to spend my time being outdoors and enjoy doing calisthenics, dancing and yoga.
What would be your advice to a newly graduating physiotherapist or professional? To never stop learning, and to know that physiotherapy is a lifelong journey.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I honestly hope I’m just as passionate about physiotherapy in 5 years. I want to keep learning every day and sharing that knowledge. More than that, although at the moment I’m open to all ideas, I would certainly be interested in getting involved in physiotherapy teaching or physiotherapy promotion, and perhaps in research and project coordination. I love the idea of helping shape what healthcare will look like tomorrow.
What attracted you to joining Physiopedia? Physiopedia has been my go-to resource for years, whenever I hit a knowledge gap. I’ve wanted to become a volunteer editor for a couple of years now because, for me, it’s one of the best ways to stay up to date with constantly evolving research in the physiotherapy field.
What are the best things about being part of Physiopedia? I find it very rewarding to contribute to Physiopedia’s commitment to promoting up-to-date quality evidence. I love helping to translate that knowledge into clear, engaging content for a global audience. I really value the collaboration and input from physiotherapists from around the world. Even though we are spread across the globe we make it a priority to feel connected as a team.
What Physiopedia page are you most proud of? My first page (hopefully of many!) created from scratch: the Good Life with OsteoArthritis in Denmark Programme. It has been great to share this evidence based international programme, which I have delivered to my patients for a few years, by adding a page on it to such a recognised open access physiotherapy resource.
Anything else you would like to share? Nothing more, thank you for the opportunity, it has been really interesting to reflect on these questions 🙂
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