Ascend Health Group

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Physiotherapy for a better life

Our team of dedicated, reliable, and kind physiotherapy professionals provide mobile services to the community in the Perth, Melbourne and Sydney suburbs. We are passionate about helping people who live with a disability, have a neurological condition, or want to age well.

Why you should consider a physiotherapist

Paediatrics

Children experiencing autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties often struggle to keep up with their peers. This can lead to a risk of isolation and reduced community participation during later life.

Chronic pain conditions

Physiotherapy can effectively manage chronic pain conditions and provide relief for individuals with neurological conditions.

Improve participation

Physiotherapy helps individuals maintain their activity levels and independence as they age.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Our compassionate and skilled NDIS physiotherapy team assist individuals with disabilities or neurological conditions enjoy healthy aging. With expertise in movement and physical rehabilitation, our physios strive to relieve pain, enhance functionality, and promote overall physical well-being.

Parkinsons

Exercise supports the health and well-being of individuals with Parkinson's disease, while also slowing symptom progression and promoting strength, endurance, flexibility, functional practice, and balance for secondary prevention.

Cerebral Palsy

Physiotherapists assist individuals with cerebral palsy of all ages in developing motor skills, enhancing abilities, and engaging in leisure activities, while also assessing movement and identifying obstacles to goal attainment.

Gait Retraining

Gait re-training improves walking style, efficiency, and ability by developing and implementing strategies. Its aim is to help children achieve and maintain an optimal walking style.

MND

Physiotherapy intervention improves quality of life in Motor Neuron Disease (MND) by managing symptoms. We collaborate to create a personalised exercise program to enhance mobility, strengthen muscles, maintain joint flexibility, and improve lung capacity.

Stroke

Physiotherapists help stroke survivors regain movement and sensation, facilitating everyday activities and personalized rehabilitation, including arm function, walking, balance, and lifestyle changes to prevent recurrence.

Peads/Developmental Delay

Physiotherapy promotes children's motor milestones, stability, and coordination through fun exercises and proper positioning, enhancing developmental tasks like head control, rolling, crawling, walking, and talking.

Physiotherapy micro-lessons

Our compassionate and skilled NDIS physiotherapy team assist individuals with disabilities or neurological conditions enjoy healthy aging. With expertise in movement and physical rehabilitation, our physios strive to relieve pain, enhance functionality, and promote overall physical well-being.

What's the right way to stand up from a sitting position? Is it like a helicopter or an aeroplane? You can't go wrong with these tips from our expert physio Eadaoin

For those helping someone to stand up from a sitting position, Eadaoin shows you the correct technique you should follow and some of the dangers to watch out for.

We have been using VR for some time, and provides lots of benefits for all sorts of people, especially those with a disability. Give us a call if you want to know more.

Meet our Physiotherapists

Eadaoin O'Reilly is a physiotherapist for Ascend Health in Perth.

Eadaoin O'Reilly

Perth Physiotherapist

Eadaoin is an experienced physiotherapist originally from Ireland that has over six years experience in the field of adult and paediatric physiotherapy. She has a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for her clients, with a particular interest in making sports and physical activity more accessible to all.

Eadaoin's enthusiasm for promoting healthy living is evident in her work with individuals of all ages, and she is passionate about helping people achieve their physical goals and live their best lives.

Melanie Rochfort is an experienced physiotherapist for Ascend Health in Melbourne.

Melanie (Mel) Rochfort

Melbourne Physiotherapist

Mel is an experienced Community Physiotherapist with over five years of dedicated practice in aged care and disability services. She focuses on improving functional strength, balance, and falls prevention, while also integrating activities of enjoyment and leisure into her interventions. Mel works closely with each individual to set achievable goals and provides expert recommendations on assistive technology and manual handling.

Known for her warm, positive energy and collaborative approach, Mel excels in building meaningful connections with her members.

Matthew Harrup is a dedicated physiotherapist in Perth at Ascend Health

Matthew Harrup

Perth Physiotherapist

Matt is a newly qualified physiotherapist with four years of experience at Ascend, where he held roles as a Support Worker, Team Leader, and Therapy Assistant. In 2023, he received the Support Worker of the Year award for his outstanding dedication to patient care. He has a strong interest in neurological and rheumatological conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder, Stroke, and Myositis.

Matt is eager to use his experience working with individuals of varying abilities and their families to help them achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.

Increase your capacity with Ascend

Your services are designed to address your unique goals. We want you to feel comfortable with your ongoing support needs. Book an initial assessment now, or contact us if you require more information.

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