We are here to help you celebrate milestones from babies learning to sit and walk to older children who dreams of walking through school or riding a bicycle with the family, We are here to help them work towards their gross motor goal.
We provide services in a vareity of locations, which each hold their own benefit. There is always the option to hold sessions in various locations to focus on your child’s goals in multiple environments. Contact us today to learn more.
Melanie treats a wide range of paediatric conditions including both neurological and othopaedic conditions. Call or email to schedule a 15 minute complimentary parent meeting to further discuss your child’s specific needs.
Let's have some fun achieving those important milestones. Ready, set, play!
Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Hypomobility
Genetic Conditions (Down’s Syndrome, Angelman’s Syndrome, and other rare conditions)
At Risk Infants
(Preemies or Birth Trauma)Neurodegenerative Conditions
Torticollis
Plagiocephaly (flat or mishapen head in infants)
Gait Difficulties (walking and running)
Idiopathic Toe Walking
Back Pain
Talipes
Hip strengthening
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
(related to gross motor or coordination difficulties)Gross Motor Delay /
Developmental DelayDecreased balance / Clumsy
Poor Posture / Postural Imbalances
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Clinic
We have a super fun space with many different pieces of equipment available to focus on your child's goals in a fun way! We have available to use: therapeutic swings, climbing wall, slide, scooter boards, balance equipment, and plenty more. Feel free to stop by for a tour to see if we would be a good fit.
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In-Home
Focus on your child’s goals where they spend the most of the time, with exercises that can be easily performed with the items in your house. I enjoy incorporating siblings and/or family members into sessions.
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Aquatic Therapy
Does your child love the water?
Aquatic Therapy can provide many benefits with a different and complimentary approach to focus on your child's goals. Water provides great resistance, a fun way to work on balance, and the heated pools that we use aide in muscle relaxation and joint mobility.
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School or Daycare
Excellent location to work on skills such as balance, navigating their environment and playing games with peers. This is an area where children spend the majority of their days so it is important that they feel comfortable navigating this environment.
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Community
Physio sessions based on the areas where your child needs to focus including:
:Playground - great area to focus on all gross motor skills
Other areas such as beach including walking on sand, shopping areas, or play centres
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Telehealth
Telehealth physiotherapy Australia-wide available for current and new clients.
Telehealth can be beneficial if you live in an area where regular physio sessions are not available, or you are unable to attend regular physio sessions in-person.
Telehealth can also be used for existing clients who are contagious and need to stay home, or are medically fragile and would benefit from avoiding outside exposure.