Sarah Comensoli | Exercise Physiologist

About Sarah Comensoli

Sarah is the manager of our Allied Health team at BJC, and also heads up our Marketing team. She has also been a director of BJC Health since 2018. Sarah has been practising as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist since 2008, and has worked in a number of clinical and gym settings since then. First joining BJC in 2011, she has helped build our Exercise Physiology service to be one which is unmatched in delivering care to those with rheumatic disease.

Although not practising as much clinically these days, Sarah still loves hearing the energy and vibe created by our EP’s in our group exercise sessions and is still involved in the clinical mentoring of our EP team.

Sarah tries to keep herself fit by blending her beloved strength and conditioning work with trail running. Having now completed 13 ultra marathons, she has collected some interesting stories about training and competing which she is always happy to share.

Wed 18 February 8pm!

Register to attend. You will also get the live recording.

How can this event help me?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are two inflammatory conditions that often appear together and can have a big impact on day-to-day comfort, mobility, and long-term health. Knowing the early signs and understanding how these conditions relate can make a meaningful difference in getting the right care at the right time.

In this live online event, Rheumatologists Dr Kate Celkys and Dr Simran Kaur will walk through the key features of PMR and GCA, why they sometimes occur together, and what effective treatment and monitoring usually involve. This session is ideal for anyone wanting clearer guidance, whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone who is, or simply hoping to understand these inflammatory conditions in more depth.

Join Kate and Simran for a practical discussion where they’ll cover:

Understanding PMR: The hallmark symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and why morning stiffness and shoulder or hip pain are so characteristic.

Recognising GCA: The common warning signs such as headaches, scalp tenderness, and visual changes, and why prompt assessment is essential.

How PMR and GCA connect: How the conditions relate, why they sometimes appear together, and what this means for treatment planning.

Treatment pathways: How corticosteroids and other therapies help control inflammation, what to expect during treatment, and how progress is monitored.

Living well with PMR or GCA: Practical strategies for managing fatigue, maintaining function, and supporting overall health during treatment.

This session is ideal for anyone wanting to better understand PMR and GCA and feel equipped to navigate these conditions with confidence. Join us on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:00 PM AEDT for this informative live virtual event. We welcome your questions and discussions to help make this a supportive and engaging experience for everyone.