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"We offer individual hydrotherapy sessions conveniently at your local pool or centrally located at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital pool. We have programs to develop your child’s coordination and movement skills at the Walkerville YMCA. We can assess the need for (and prescribe if necessary) equipment to assist or motivate your baby or child to move. If your child needs additional support, we can assess and apply any necessary lower limb casts, and/or construct lightweight thermoplastic splints. Several families meet with a therapist regularly in a local park for a social gathering which includes play and movement opportunities for their children."
John graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (with Honours) in 1992. Since then, John has acquired expert knowledge in the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy. He has worked in Adelaide at the Women’s and Children’s and Lyell McEwin Hospitals, Novita and Disability Services (formerly IDSC); and in the United Kingdom in a variety of paediatric settings, including hospitals, child development centres, family homes, and schools for children with special needs.
Nicola is an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist having worked in the area for over 25 years. She currently divides her time between WCH as a community Physiotherapist and Movement Matters Physiotherapy for Children. She has worked in the past for FMC, as a clinical educator for Physiotherapy students at the University of SA, and in the NICU and with neurodevelopmental and orthopaedic outpatient services at WCH as well as Disability SA and various community settings in the area of disability.
Ruth graduated with a Bachelor Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2006 and has recently graduated with a Masters of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) from the University of South Australia. Ruth has had extensive experience in paediatric physiotherapy through working across both the Lyell McEwin Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Rebecca (Bec) graduated from University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Honours) in 2002. Bec began her career working in country South Australia, where she worked with children, adults and in aged care. She realised her passion is working with children and their families, and has since worked in the children’s disability field for over 15 years. Most recently Bec has worked at Kudos in the Early Childhood Early Intervention service.
Bec graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (with Honours) in 1997. Since then, she has worked as a Paediatric Physiotherapist in public hospitals including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, private practice, community health centres, family homes and schools for children with special needs, both in Adelaide and abroad.
Deb graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 1997 and is currently studying a Masters of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Melbourne. She has many years of experience working with children both in hospitals and in the community.
Jane graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from The University of South Australia in 2005. Since graduating, she has worked in Pediatric Physiotherapy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Queensland Health and within the community and private settings in South Australia.
Marguerite graduated from the University of South Australia in 1998 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy. Since graduating Marguerite has worked in Paediatric Physiotherapy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, in private practice and in community settings.
Ashley graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2019, and since then she has predominately worked with children in the disability field. Prior to graduating she worked as an allied health assistant with this population. Ashley is passionate about providing holistic and meaningful care for clients with a range of paediatric conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, and Cerebral Palsy.
"At Movement Matters Physiotherapy for Children we discuss with you and set in place realistic and achievable therapy goals for your child and family, focusing on optimising the quality of your child’s movement skills, abilities, independence and participation when moving, playing and interacting with others. We are able to provide individualised therapy interventions for your child. This includes empowering you with the knowledge and skills you need to promote specific learning opportunities for your child’s skill development during everyday activities. Every parent is involved and vital to each therapy session as you are your child’s 'favourite toy'. We also involve siblings so they feel included. We use everyday items and toys around your home to engage with your child and motivate them to move. We are passionate about working closely with children and their families in their home and community settings to support movement in their every day routines in order to help them learn and thrive. Very importantly, we travel to you at a convenient place and time of your choosing as this will meet your goals more effectively. This could be at your home, child care centre, preschool, school or local playground. This allows every family and child to be more relaxed and comfortable in familiar environments, and therefore the physiotherapy will be more fun, meaningful… and most importantly, more effective."