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Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s girlfriend, physio to the stars Heather Milligan? The former gymnast is 27 years his junior, helps Conor McGregor get fighting fit, and met The Terminator star in 2012

Arnold Schwarzenegger
and his girlfriend Heather Milligan. Photo: @schwarzenegger_film_props/Instagram
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his girlfriend Heather Milligan. Photo: @schwarzenegger_film_props/Instagram

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and his low-key girlfriend of over a decade Heather Milligan were just spotted at the Kitz Race Party in Kitzbühel, Austria, along with his son Christopher
  • Milligan is a physical therapist who met the former California governor in 2012, when he needed her help recovering from shoulder surgery for the film Escape Plan with Sylvester Stallone

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his lesser-known girlfriend of a decade Heather Milligan were just spotted at the Kitz Race Party in Kitzbuehel, Austria, according to British media. The long-time couple attended the event on January 19 with Schwarzenegger’s 26-year-old son Christopher, per the source.
Animal-lover Heather Milligan on national pet day. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram
Animal-lover Heather Milligan on national pet day. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram

The former governor of California, 76, and his 49-year-old physiotherapist partner first sparked dating rumours over 10 years ago when they were seen hanging out on multiple dates around Santa Monica, according to People. Although they rarely attend public events together, they regularly show up together for Oktoberfest, and Milligan occasionally shares snippets of their relationship on her Instagram.

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Heather Milligan is 27 years younger than her partner Arnold Schwarzenegger. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram
Heather Milligan is 27 years younger than her partner Arnold Schwarzenegger. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram

But who is she exactly – and how did they meet?

Heather Milligan is a physical therapist

Heather Milligan has over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram
Heather Milligan has over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram

As advertised on her Instagram bio, Milligan is the founder of Elite Orthosport, an LA-based physical therapist facility which specialises in orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy.

Heather Milligan has helped Conor McGregor rehabilitate some of his MMA injuries. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram
Heather Milligan has helped Conor McGregor rehabilitate some of his MMA injuries. Photo: @hmillipt/Instagram

According to her profile on the website, she has over 20 years of experience in the field.

She’s a former gymnast