OPTIMISE YOUR MOVEMENT
Personalised specialist neurological physiotherapy assessment and treatment to help you achieve YOUR goals.
Specialising in:
Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal injuries
Multiple Sclerosis
MND and other progressive neurological conditions
Cancer and surgical related brain and spinal injury
Multi trauma rehabilitation
Functional Neurological Disorders
About Sophie
Sophie graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996 as a physiotherapist. Since then she has worked in the profession continuously (apart from some fun traveling years and mumming years!).
She has over 25 years of experience in a wide range of physiotherapy settings.
Sophie has a broad experience treating a wide range of conditions however her absolute passion is neurology.
Sophie has completed extensive professional development including
Bobath and normal movement facilitation
advanced Bobath training in upper limb rehabilitation and spinal injury rehabilitation
High level mobility and running rehab for neurological conditions, and
Functional Neurological Disorder management and treatment
Sophie is always extending her skills and knowledge, and approaches each client with a level of care and individualised attention that ensures efficient and effective therapy. She also provides clinical supervision for junior therapists, therapists considering career transitions and education for undergrad physio students.
Outside of physiotherapy Sophie is a mum to 2 teens and enjoys learning tango dancing, playing social sport, hiking in the Cairns region (and beyond), reading, meditation and spending time with friends and family.
Our session will be
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Personalised
Our sessions will regularly assess and reassess your functional status and goals.
Together we will create a personalised plan to fit your unique needs and life - and budget.
We will work with your family and carers to create a therapy plan that works best for everyone.
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Targeted
Drawing on over 25 years of experience, Sophie can quickly identify where you can make the greatest impact on your movement function, and will achieve best results.
This efficiency means optimal use of your time and money for therapy.
Exercise programs and movement facilitation created will always be targeted exactly to your goals.
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Collaborative
Sophie will always collaborate with your entire allied health and medical team to ensure the best coordinated results for you and your life.
With your consent, Sophie will ensure your carers and family are included wherever appropriate