Therapist available who is Auslan proficent
Key sign and Makaton are both based on Auslan
Home Visits Available
Servicing the Townsville Region
Claim Private Health on Site
Instant processing of private health claims where eligible
NDIS Plan Managed and self Managed Clients welcomed
Who are we
We are a family owned Townsville based paediatric physiotherapy service. We pride ourself in family centred care, and put you and your child at the forefront of our therapy. We are here to help your child acheive their specific functional goals, and develop their motor skills to allow them to fully participate in whatever it is they want or need to do.
Services Provided
We offer a number of services to meet a wide range of cleint needs. If you have any questions, or want to find out if we are the right match for your child. Please give us a call and one of our friendly therapist would be happy to talk with you.
Developmental Assessments & Treatment
Assessments available to determine your child’s current developmental motor skills. These assessments highlight areas that may benefit from therapy, whilst showing strengths that can be utilised within treatment plans to scaffold the weaker areas.
Differences in Walking Patterns
If you are concerned with your child’s walking, or their position or orientation of their knee’s or feet; than we can help you determine if there is something that needs to be done for them.
Foot Differences
There are some common foot differences that can occur in newborns and children. If you are concerned with the position of your infant or childs foot and feel it may impact on their function. Please book an appointment and we can complete an assessment, and offer treatment advice.
Plagiocephaly (head shape differences) and Torticollis
During pregnancy as your baby grows, it can run out of room in the womb. This can cause your baby to be in a prolonged position with their head pressed up against your womb. Due to infant’s heads being pliable, this can cause a flattened spot on their skull and also cause neck muscle tightness.
Paediatric Conditions/ Genetic & Neurodevelopmental Disorders/ Global Developmental Delays
We can help support skill development, whilst ensuring secondary changes are reduced and regular monitoring of your childs current presentation is provided where required.
Muskuloskeletal Releases and Manual Therapy
We offer paediatric specific manual therapy, including soft tissue release, joint mobilisations, and movement analysis. We assess the impacts of the way your child is moving on their body; and can offer play based intervention to assist strengthening the weakened areas, whilst providing the manual releases to ensure they have the range of motion and functional movements required to achieve the skills required.
Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Physiotherapy)
Hydrotherapy is a water-based physiotherapy designed to improve movement, balance and strength as well as aid in pain management. Movement in the water adds another element of fun to therapy sessions to encourage and motivate children to achieve their goals.
The multiple benefits include:
independence of movement not possible on land.
decreased swelling, improved circulation and reduced pain.
support of body weight, enabling easier walking and general mobility.
reduced muscle spasm, allowing relaxation.
pain management.
improved water confidence, and
improved fitness.
Neurofeedback
NeurOptimal works by sensing changes in brain activity, which then provides feedback to assist in optimising function and improving brain efficiency. Area’s that it may assist with are improved stress responses, improved emotional regulation, increased attention and focus, improved memory, improved sleep patterns, optimising learning of new skills including functional skills, improving performance, reducing anxiety, enhancing cognitive functioning and mental clarity. Please phone our friendly staff to find out more information.
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)
Dynamic Movement Intervention is a manual therapy technique that assists childen to gain postural alignment, build muscle control, improve balance, acheive functional movement patterns and helps children reach their gross motor milestones. DMI stimulates neuroplasticity and growth forming new connections in the brain, to make rapid, long lasting improvements helping kids learn new skills, reach their developmental goals, and improve their quality of life.
Our Team
Meet our therapy team.
Kim Dunstan
Director/ Senior Physiotherapist
Kim has a background in muskuloskeletal physiotherpay prior to commencing her practice in paediatric physiotherapy. Being a mother of two beautiful daughters herself, she understands the stressors and pressures placed on parents today. She has a strong interest in motor control and movement, and loves working with kids.
Michelle Watson
Senior Physiotherapist
Michelle has worked in many different multidisciplinary settings and has worked in paediatrics within the Townsville Hospital, and at Children’s Hospitals around Australia. She is passionate about helping children to achieve their goals and has a friendly and warm approach to getting children to participate in therapy.
Bala Ramalingam
Allied Health Assistant
Bala has trained as a physiotherapist in India and is in the process of getting his qualifications recognised in Australia. Bala has completed extra training in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy whilst in India. Bala has worked with Children in the past and brings a vast amount of experience to his role.
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Contact us
Phone: 0487 449 812
Email: admin@kinderalliedhealth.com.au
Address: Shop J, 263 Charters Towers Road,
Mysterton, QLD, 4812
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