Gilly Davy – Founder and Clinical Lead
Gilly Davy is the founder and director of MS Get a Head Start, a consulting clinical neurological physiotherapist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Gilly is passionate about the evolving world of physical rehabilitation and exercise for Multiple Sclerosis. Gilly believes that the MS Get a Head Start platform is just what those living with MS and health professionals have been waiting for, an evidence-based, life-changing opportunity.
Gilly is a passionate, hands-on health professional driven to help improve the day-to-day lives of those living with a neurological condition. She has over 20 years of experience in neurological rehabilitation and continues to treat a full-time clinical caseload, including a wide range of neurological conditions. Gilly’s clinical approach is inspired by the goals of the individuals she feels lucky to be able to work with and uses a wide range of clinical approaches. She is a passionate teacher and strives to provide real-world, clinically applicable education and inspiration for treating neurological conditions.
Gilly has been delivering health professional courses and has been an invited speaker for over 10 years. Gilly is available for public speaking, teaching, and consultancy.
“Engaging and inviting teaching style! Very confident and knowledgeable and can facilitate learning rather than spoon feeding answers. Gilly knows how to make sure you understand something in more ways than one.”
“Really enjoyed Gilly’s style – kept everyone engaged and enjoyed observing how she completed her assessment/treatments.”
“Gilly is a highly engaging, down-to-earth, personable, knowledgeable and passionate presenter. It is clear that she genuinely wishes to enhance the lives of people with MS as well as to educate the clinicians who support people with MS. I really value how interactive Gilly was from the beginning to incorporate practical aspects with theory and to engage the group.”
“Gilly was a fantastic and highly engaging presenter. Her passion for MS is inspiring and it was great to learn from her.”
“Gilly was awesome, really easy to listen to and ask questions. Love seeing her passion in this area.”
