Strokes affect more than 60,000 Australians every year, causing a variety of conditions including weakness or paralysis on one side, balance issues, joint pain and muscle spasms. Wellness Embodied’s Cairns stroke rehabilitation physiotherapists target the brain’s neuroplasticity — its ability to relearn pathways — to help you regain your strength and coordination and return to everyday movements and function.
Most stroke patients will present to hospital for immediate treatment, but ongoing physiotherapy after hospital discharge is also critical to aid your recovery and reduce the risk of further strokes. Our Cairns stroke rehabilitation physiotherapists communicate with your GP or hospital care team and use a variety of assessments to measure your strength, coordination and balance and to determine the support required.
Everyone’s experience with strokes is different. We will work with you for as long as you need to achieve your goals, combining manual therapy with medical technology to deliver best results. Our Cairns stroke rehabilitation physiotherapists tailor a plan for you to relearn core movements: sitting, standing and walking, before progressing to physical exercise. Crucially, we establish your priorities: that is, what does quality of life mean to you?
Nicolas is very interested in neurological and respiratory conditions. He provides support and treatment to patients with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis and more.
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Aldrin takes a client centered approach, focusing on individual preferences, with an emphasis on respecting every patient’s right to make health decisions and choices. He takes the time to understand concerns, experiences and opinions, with active listening and verbal and nonverbal communication.
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Chloe enjoys working with people of all ages, and is passionate about helping people to engage in activities that are important to them. Chloe believes a person’s unique experience, support network, culture, beliefs and interests must be considered throughout the therapy process.
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Please note Clara is currently on Maternity Leave. Clara is a passionate physiotherapist who is always learning and encourages our team to do the same, in her role as Lead Physiotherapist for the Wellness Embodied ‘Dizzy Clinic’. She is one of our Concussion Management Physiotherapists and our main Vestibular Physiotherapist, using the Vesticam goggles and evidence based techniques to assist those suffering with vertigo, balance issues and persistant dizziness. Clara speaks English, Spanish and basic Auslan.
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Jon is a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist who places a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with his clients. He strives to understand their unique needs and values, ensuring their voices are heard and that they are actively involved in setting and achieving their personal goals.
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Megumu believes that providing comprehensive, custom-made treatment is important to reach an individual’s goal, and she wishes to provide the best treatment possible for her clients to maintain their quality of life.
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