Therapy Sessions
Assessment and therapy sessions will be carried out at home or in the community and there will be no extra charge for travel. All sessions will be 50 minutes long. Virtual sessions will also be considered based on individual needs of the family.
What I can help with
• Torticollis, plagiocephaly, and concerns about motor development in infants, babies and toddlers.
• Concerns about motor development in school-aged children.
• Physiotherapy for children with specific diagnoses.
Funding
I can work with a variety of funding sources - At Home Program, Autism Funding Unit, Jordan's Principle, Extended benefits, Ministry of Child and Family Development, private organisations or private pay.
About Me
I completed my Physiotherapy training in 2007 from University of Otago in New Zealand. From there, I worked in a wide range of areas, across public and private hospitals and clinics, settling upon pediatrics as my area of special interest.
I have worked exclusively in paediatrics since 2015, including an Early Intervention Service in Australia, and work in a private clinic in Canada. I have experience of conducting therapy sessions in family homes, playgrounds, childcare centres as well as in a clinical environment. I have gained invaluable knowledge and experience in children’s motor development, as well as in a variety of challenges and diagnoses, and hope to continue assisting families in this area, in our community.
Outside work, I love gardening, hiking, reading and playing board games. My family continues to be my greatest source of joy and learning and I love spending time in nature with my husband, kids and dogs.
Home Visits
Children will stay in the comfort of a familar environment.
Play based therapy
Kids learn best when we follow their cues and interests. Exploration and curiosity will be encouraged during sessions.
Family centered practice
Children will be considered in context of their family, and involvement of any family members will be encouraged.
Goal oriented therapy
Goals will be made in collaboration with the family to guide the therapy plan.
Function and participation
Therapy will be planned with attention to functional independence and participation in the community.
Strength based approach
The child's strengths will be used as a foundation for learning skills.