Functional Neurological Disorder, previously known as Conversion Disorder, has an increasing frequency of diagnosis in Cairns and throughout Australia. It’s often present with other conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Ehler’s Danos Syndrome and Post-Concussion Syndrome. Sadly, many FND patients report not feeling ‘heard’ when dealing with health professionals. At Wellness Embodied, our team are committed to listening and providing appropriate treatment and support.
FND symptoms vary from patient to patient. They include but are not limited to tremors, chronic pain, difficulties with walking and movement, as well as psychological distress and anxiety. At Wellness Embodied our team has a range of modalities and can provide comprehensive treatment to help you improve your current health state as much as possible. We will work with you towards your life goals and manage FND flare-ups when they occur.
We treat the person, not the body part. Our Cairns Physiotherapy and Allied Health team work collaboratively with you, providing comprehensive assessment and personalised treatment including hands on therapy and evidence-based rehabilitation in private rooms. Our team has a holistic approach to treatment and are 100% committed to our clients being able to live their best life. We also emphasise education, enhancing client understanding of FND and ways to manage it at home.
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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Chanduni believes that delivering comprehensive, personalised treatment is essential to helping patients achieve their individual goals. Her aim is to provide the highest quality care, to support clients in maintaining and enhancing their quality of life.
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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 CCMI trained 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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Cara has a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and has completed further studies in vertigo, headaches and clinical pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) and Dry Needling with Manual Medicine Australia. Cara focuses on locating the structural and biomechanical causes of injuries and addressing them using a range of different techniques.
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Jesse understands that each person has a unique set of goals and interests, and aims to support them to participate fully in those activities. She is passionate about tailoring her practice to complement the needs and preferences of her clients.
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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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Kate loves to find a way to meet a client where they are at and believes that everyone’s approach to exercise should be different. She loves to help patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia, mental health struggles, back pain, musculoskeletal issues and more.
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Maigi is passionate about helping people and enjoys working as a physiotherapist. She has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and has undertaken extensive training in this area, and uses Vesticam infrared video goggles during sessions. Maigi is also one of our Complete Concussions trained clinicians and assists people who have sustained a concussion with their recovery.
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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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