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Happy World Physiotherapy Day! 💪🏼💚🏋🏼‍♀️

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Physiotherapists and the work they do for our clients to keep them doing the things that matter most to them.

⭐️ OUR TEAM ⭐️

Meet Ryan - Therapy Assistant (level 2)

Ryan is a Level 2 Therapy Assistant who holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and is currently studying a Master of Physiotherapy.

He is highly motivated, hardworking and passionate about health, with a strong dedication to helping people achieve their best outcomes.

Ryan brings energy, skill and enthusiasm to every session.

How can we make communication more accessible?

Please see below video, from a valued Therapy WA client, on some easy ways to improve communication and inclusion in your communities.

- Use plain English
- Use bullet points or numbered steps
- Offer Easy Read options
- Send accessible Word documents
- Make attachments compatible with Read Aloud technology
- Offer online or face-to-face meetings

https://youtu.be/1Hp-0cSvmDk?si=Z65Hx05VRTTVvZA1

Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your voice and for your dedication to raising awareness, improving accessibility and helping invisible disability be seen and understood. 🗣️🌎

Inclusion in Sports | Kelly’s Story | Inclusion Solutions As a member of the co-design group for the Welcoming Inclusive Netw...

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Meet Tash - Senior Physiotherapist

Tash brings over six years experience working in the disability sector. She supports clients across the lifespan, from young children aged 4 and over, through adolescents, to older adults and those receiving end-of-life care.

She has supported First Nations people in communities throughout The Kimberley and is committed to providing culturally safe, respectful and family-centred care.

Since graduating from The University of Notre Dame in 2019, Tash has also gained experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and completed her Physiotherapist-Pilates Instructor qualification. This has strengthened her clinical reasoning around movement dysfunction and enhanced her rehabilitation approach.

Tash has recently relocated to the South West of WA and her books are open to new clients in the region.

Physio Tash was on sideline duties for the Dunsborough Busselton Rugby Club over the weekend 🏉

A great day out helping the team get ready for the game and supporting local community sport.

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Meet Sarah - Paediatric Physiotherapist

Sarah brings over six years of experience in paediatric physiotherapy. Sarah’s vast experience in this field brings a deep understanding of the physical needs of children and adults living with disabilities. Sarah has experience working in various paediatric disability settings, and this career path has led to a dedication to services in supporting infants and children with disabilities and those experiencing developmental delays.

Most recently, Sarah has worked in the acute hospital setting, helping patients regain mobility with a focus on their safety and well-being as they prepare to leave the hospital. Her passion for paediatric physiotherapy goes beyond physical development; Sarah appreciates the complexity of various developmental areas and incorporates this holistic view into her practice. Collaboration with families is at the heart of Sarah’s approach. She strives to make sure that her interventions and guidance are practical and harmonious with family life.

Outside of her professional life, Sarah’s interests include playing the drums and performing at local venues in Perth when she can. Music brings her immense joy, as does spending time with her beloved Aussie Shepherd, Freddie.

Sarah brings not just her expertise and experience, but also a genuine dedication to the wellbeing and development of children.

🏉 CALLING ALL ASPIRING RUGBY PLAYERS 🏉

We are proud to support our client, Kelly, who is involved in coordinating an All Abilities Rugby Union team at .

If you know someone who may be interested, Kalamunda Districts Rugby Union Club is exploring the launch of an all abilities rugby program - designed to give players of all ages and abilities a safe, supportive space to get involved, stay active and feel part of a strong community.

Parents, families, carers and members of the community who may be interested in participating, volunteering or learning more, are asked to reach out to [email protected].

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Meet Megan - Senior Physiotherapist

Megan is a Senior Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience supporting people of all ages living with a wide range of disabilities.

Megan has worked in Early Intervention, with school-aged children, on a specialist adolescent Team and more recently has run specialist Lower limb and Spinal clinics for children and adults of all ages at one of Perth’s largest Disability providers.

With two young children of her own, Megan is passionate about supporting families to integrate therapy seamlessly into the chaos of daily life, and about always making Physio play-based and fun (for kids and also adults!).

Megan is experienced in using a wide range of assessments, and is confident in hydrotherapy, exercise prescription, supporting children to be included at Daycare and school, serial casting, post-Botox and post-surgery rehab, and the prescription and adjustment of complex equipment where required.

Megan is an outside-the-box thinker who enjoys problem solving and finding creative solutions to improve the quality of life of her clients.

🏋🏼‍♀️ MOVE IT MAY🤸🏿

This month we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to reflect on how they are moving their bodies. Are you moving enough? A reminder that movement doesn’t have to be perfect - every little bit counts.

Whether it’s a walk along the beach, stretching at home, gym classes or walking to the shop instead of driving. Finding ways to move can have such a positive impact on both physical and mental well-being 💚

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Meet Lisa - Senior Physiotherapist

Lisa is a Senior Physiotherapist with a caring, energetic and vibrant personality. Having graduated from University College Dublin with a first class Honours degree in 2011, she gained an internship alongside a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in Dublin. Here she gained vast experience in back and neck pain, musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain management.

Lisa is a Clinical Pilates instructor who’s passion is hard to match! She has further interests and extensive experience in women’s health issues and chronic pain, and approaches the treatment of her patients holistically with a variety of techniques ranging from manual therapy and myofascial release, to dry needling and massage and specific functional exercise prescription.