HOME VISITING PHYSIOTHERAPY
Natalie provides physiotherapy in your home or in the community. Natalie will come to you with all the necessary equipment to provide treatment. This can be especially beneficial for those with mobility issues or requiring an assessment in their home environment.
Natalie has been working as a physiotherapist for over 25 years, and specialises in working with clients to support the following - ​​
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Treatment and management advice for living with chronic and neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, multilple sclerosis (MS), motor neurone disease (MND), arthritis, post-stroke
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Regaining independence and mobility following a hospital stay for illness or surgery e.g. total knee or hip replacement surgery, pneumonia, hip fracture.
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Falls prevention, balance exercises and assessment
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Mobility (walking) aids assessment and prescription, including transfer equipment, bathroom and home aid devices.
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Pain management
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Exercise and treatment plans to meet goals and improve function.
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Hydrotherapy 1:1 and exercise program prescription
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Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practice
About MeÂ
I am a passionate and experienced physiotherapist who enjoys working with people to reach their potential whatever that may be! I have experience working in both hospital and community settings in the UK and Australia, including in orthopaedics (elective and trauma surgery), Hospital at Home services, Complex ELderly Care and more recently community aged care and mobile disability services. I am passionate about supporting people in their homes, and find this is an effective way to improve quality of life, and mental and physical wellbeing.
I specialise in treating clients with complex conditions, including neurological disorders such as MND, Parkinson's and MS. My passion is helping these clients maximise their potential, and continue to live independently for as long as possible. I enjoy supporting people and their families, on what can sometimes be a difficult journey living with chronic disease.
Services
Services offered
Home visiting physiotherapy (all sessions take place at the clients home, or agreed community setting (e.g. warm water pool for hydrotherapy) -
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45min Initial Assessment -
- This includes full assessment, treatment plan and therapy. It may include recommendations for any equipment, including walking aids, assistive home devices and transfer aids, or exercise equipment.
(60min assessment may be required for complex clients)
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Follow-up appointments 45min or 30min
Length of the appointment depending on therapy needs discussed at initial assessment.
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NDIS -
Plan- Managed and Self- Managed clients only. 60min initial assessment required.
Follow-up appointments - 60min or 45min depending on therapy needs.
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Terms and Conditions -
Payment is due at the end of each consultation, credit/debit card or bank transfer accepted. A receipt will be issued that you can use to claim from your private health insurance provider.
Other funding bodies will be invoiced on the day of the appointment for payment.
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Cancellation policy -
We reserve your appointment time just for you. As such, we require 24 hours cancellation time before your booking to cancel or reschedule. Should you not attend or cancel with less than 24hours notice we will a charge a cancellation fee equal to the amount of your consultation.
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Service Area-
See map below for approximate service area. Natalie may be able to visit surrounding suburbs but there may be an extra travel charge applied.
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Resources
Carer Support
Carer Gateway
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Carers Victoria
https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/
Little Dreamers Australia Young Carer Support (4-25yr olds)
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Australia
https://www.parkinsons.org.au/
Fight Parkinson's Support
https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/
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Multiple Sclerosis
Dementia
Dementia Australia
Dementia Support Australia
Motor Neurone Disease
MND Australia
Qualifications and Conferences
2024 - Insight into Parkinsons Online Conference, PD Warrior Australia
2024- Lives in the Balance Summit - Voices of the Neurodivergent Community, Online Conference. Ross Greene, USA.
2023 - Autism and Mental Health Certificate - Curtin University, WA.
2021 - MND Australia Conference
2020 - Understanding Multiple Sclerosis - University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
2016 - Advanced Course: Therapy Management of Parkinson's, Royal Derby Hospital, UK.
2015 - Functional Neurological Symptoms - Insight and Management for Health Professionals. University College London, UK.
2007 - 2009 - PG Dip Public Health and Health Promotion, Brunel University, UK.
1993 - 1997 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please get in touch. Or if you are unsure if my services would be suitable for you (or a family member), I am happy to discuss further prior to booking an assessment.
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PHONE-
(M) 0492829360
Acknowledgement of Country
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I work and live, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of all communities who also work and live on this land.