Fatigue, pain, reduced balance and mobility, muscle weakness, and limited coordination can all have a negative impact on your lifestyle and independence. With the help of our Physiotherapists, you can effectively manage the physical symptoms of living with a progressive neurological condition – giving you more confidence in day-to-day life.
Enquire todayOur Physiotherapy Services can benefit anyone in Queensland living with MS or other progressive neurological conditions who would like to retain or regain their mobility and function. This includes those living with Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple System Atrophy, Huntington’s Disease, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, and others.
• Face-to-face physiotherapy sessions at our Wellbeing Centres or in your home
• Virtual physiotherapy sessions through Telehealth
• Small Physiotherapist led group exercise (3-4 people)
• Customised home exercise programs
• Bespoke early intervention and MS symptom management programs
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) access reports.
When you connect with MS Queensland Physiotherapy Services, you’ll be working with an Allied Health Professional who understands your MS and its daily impact. Our physiotherapists knows the challenges you face, they can offer a practical management strategy for each symptom.
MS can be an unpredictable disease, so if you do experience any (even minor) mobility or functional issues, please get in touch. Living with MS or a progressive neurological condition is complex, contacting our physiotherapy team is simple.
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Tom joined MS Queensland in 2018 and has a Bachelor of Sports Science and a Doctorate of Physiotherapy with over 10 years clinical experience in rehabilitation which has predominantly been in the field of neurology. Tom has extensive clinical experience in neurological and progressive neurological conditions and their associated deficits including Functional Neurological Disorders, Stroke, CVA, TIA, Spinal cord and Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
In addition to his work clinically, Tom has also completed and published clinical research specific to rehabilitation.
Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Otago University in New Zealand and has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation from Auckland University of Technology.
Laura has worked in a wide variety of settings, including hospital acute and outpatient rehabilitation, orthopaedic and cardiac rehabilitation, and for the last 8 years, in various community based neurological populations groups such as Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Head Injury, Stroke, Concussion, Parkinson’s Disease and in Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Laura has been with MS Queensland for the last four years and is very passionate about supporting individuals with progressive neurological conditions to achieve their goals and dreams in a fun and supportive way.
She has previously run a MS Get a Head Start program and was very impressed with the significant gains made by all individuals who participated in the program.
Jen graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2012 from the James Cook University. Since then, Jen has gained 10 years of clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation in the aged and disability sectors, with distinct expertise in both residential aged care facilities, and in-home community settings.
Before moving to Brisbane and joining the MS Queensland team in 2021, Jen ran her own business providing quality physiotherapy services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme to clients living with progressive neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease and Motor Neuron Disease.
Jen loves working closely with customers, their families, allied health professionals as well as wider networks. Jen believes in a wholistic approach to therapy, assisting clients in living their very best life.
She has also completed the Level 1 Gerontology Course through the Australian Physiotherapy Association and has a special interest in supporting those in advanced stages of their conditions.
Cassandra holds a Masters of Physiotherapy from Griffith University, a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science; in addition to contributing to clinical research associated to the multiple sclerosis population. Cassandra is also currently completing a Masters in Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiography).
Before joining MS Queensland in January 2022, Cassandra worked across the private practice setting and has a special interest in providing physiotherapy care to people living with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Functional Neurological Disorder, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy.
Cassandra has also completed further professional development with Parkinson’s and hydrotherapy.
Cassandra is a highly enthusiastic and motivated professional who wishes to continue to optimise the function, symptom management and the quality of life of people living with progressive neurological conditions through the principles of Neurological Physiotherapy.
Neelam joined MS Queensland in 2021 and has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters of Neurological Physiotherapy, with around 10 years of clinical experience. Neelam has worked across public and private sectors; mainly in the field of Neurorehabilitation for a range of conditions including Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neuron Disease and Spinal Cord Injuries.
Neelam is a passionate physiotherapist and wishes to utilise her experience to improve the quality of life for people living with progressive neurological conditions.
In addition, Neelam is a keen academic and research scholar, currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at The University of Queensland.
Neelam has published in international journals and has been invited to present her work at both national and international conferences.
Stephen graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Otago University in New Zealand and has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate of Clinical Rehabilitation from Flinders University.
He has worked in hospital inpatient rehabilitation and for the last 20 years for MS Queensland in various settings including physiotherapy clinics, telehealth, hydrotherapy, community gyms, home based visits, and specialised disability accommodation.
Stephen’s areas of clinical interest include complex symptom management, higher level mobility and hypertonicity.
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Griffith University. Andrea is passionate about working with people who have progressive neurological conditions to help improve their quality of life through exercise.
Andrea takes the time to understand the needs and goals of all her clients so that her interventions are targeted, effective and enjoyable.
Andrea is a compassionate professional who provides evidence-based physiotherapy to deliver positive outcomes for all customers.
Our Physiotherapists meet face-to-face with customers at our Wellbeing Centres, home visits as well as virtually using Telehealth. Request a callback now and get started on retaining or regaining your mobility and function.
Our Physiotherapy Services are offered at the following locations and virtually state state-wide across QLD via Telehealth.
Physiotherapy Services delivered by MS Queensland can be accessed in a number of ways, these include:
For clarification on appointment cost please contact our friendly team on 1800 177 591
*NDIA set pricing reviewed annually each new financial year
48 hours notice is required for appointment cancellation or a fee of 100% of the booked appointment will be charged as per the NDIS price guide.
