ABOUT US
OUR PHILOSOPHY
WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
Gumtrees are strong, resilient trees, usually springing up after bushfires. In the same way, people with disabilities show a resilience and strength often borne of hardship. At Gumnuts Therapy, we know that the strength of a tree lies in its roots - we support our clients to help them grow & reach their potential.
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We want to help our clients move and participate so that they can get the most out of life. We know that this looks different for everybody - we want to hear about what's important to each client and their family. We will work as a team to set goals and make them a reality.
CLINICAL APPROACH
Health, Movement, Wellbeing
Just as the strength of a Gumtree depends on its roots, at Gumnuts Therapy we focus on developing the foundations for movement.
More than just working on muscle strength and length, we believe the key is in harnessing neuroplasticity and motor coordination to move in a way which broadens our client's movement repertoire.
We focus on understanding the perspective of our clients and helping families to do the same, so that the benefits can carry on beyond the clinic.
MEET THE TEAM
Ben Zammit - Physiotherapist
Ben has a passion for improving the lives of his clients. He has worked as a physiotherapist with people with disabilities for 8 years in several parts of the world, from Kenya to England and Australia.
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Ben has experience with children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, ASD, Spina Bifida, DCD, Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing difficulties and more.
His therapy is fun and thoughtful as he works with children and their parents or directly with adults. He has a special interest in Cerebral Palsy, with his therapy approach in this area informed by training in MAES therapy framework.
MEET THE TEAM
Daisy Welsh - Exercise Physiologist
Daisy is an enthusiastic and playful exercise physiologist who loves working with kids. Alongside her Exercise Physiology experience, Daisy has a background in Pilates for children and adults, which she incorporates into her practise.
Since graduating from her Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2019, she has worked alongside Accredited Exercise Physiologists in developing healthy movement patterns through Pilates and Play for children and relishes in the enjoyment and self-worth that exercise can foster in children and adults alike.
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Daisy loves playing sport and has a passion for helping to ensure that everybody gets a chance to be healthy and participate in movement for fun, regardless of abilities or special needs!
