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 neurological condition – giving you more confidence in day-to-day life.
Enquire todayOur Physiotherapy Services can benefit anyone in Queensland living with MS or 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.
When you connect with MS Queensland Physiotherapy Services, you’ll be working with an Allied Health Professional who understands your neurological condition and its daily impact. Our physiotherapists understand the challenges you face, and they can offer a practical management strategy for each symptom.
Neurological conditions can be unpredictable, so if you experience any mobility or functional issues, even minor ones, please get in touch. While living with MS or a neurological condition can be 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.
He has extensive clinical experience in neurological and progressive neurological conditions and their associated deficits including Functional Neurological Disorder, Multiple sclerosis, Motor neurone disease, Hereditary spastic paraparesis and Parkinson’s disease.
In addition to his work clinically, Tom has also completed and published clinical research specific to rehabilitation. Tom has worked clinically across the public, private and not for profit sector throughout Australian and abroad. Whilst working overseas Tom completed a master’s in international health management at the Imperial College London. He is a previous national committee member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Pain Group and has previously held the Chair position of this APA QLD Branch group.
He wishes to utilise his clinical and professional experience to assist MS Queensland and the profession of physiotherapy to deliver high quality physiotherapy services to clients living with a progressive neurological condition.
Cassandra is an APA Neurological Physiotherapist following her completion in her Masters of Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy) in 2023 at the Australian Catholic University. She 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 a current committee member of the APA QLD Neurology Branch. Before joining MS Queensland in January 2022, Cassandra has worked across the private practice setting including providing hydrotherapy and mobility equipment prescription. She 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 and vestibular dysfunction related to neurological conditions.
Cassandra is a highly enthusiastic and motivated professional who wishes to utilise and 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.
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.
Sam holds a Masters of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. Sam brings a good depth of knowledge, skill, and experience in physiotherapy with a special interest in Neurological Rehabilitation.
Sam is a highly diligent and motivated professional who strives to seek out the latest evidence-based care and research to optimise the function, symptom management and the quality of life of people living MS and progressive neurological conditions.
Nicki holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) from The University of Queensland.
She enjoys treating individuals with progressive neurological conditions and loves to see the positive impact she can have on her clients.
Nicki understands the importance of providing tailored, evidence-based care and enjoys creating highly customised therapy plans for her clients. Her treatment approach is targeted towards optimising function and improving quality of life in an effective and enjoyable way.
Liam holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), Griffth University.
Liam is a dedicated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with a proven track record of accurately assessing the needs of customers and creating appropriate treatment plans to best address their needs.
Liam has a keen interest in neurological and rehabilitation-based physiotherapy and is driven to utilise his skills and experience to optimise function and the quality of life of individuals living with chronic and progressive conditions.
Hargun holds a bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland.
Hargun has experience in assessing and providing individualised effective treatments to a variety of patients with brain injuries and progressive neurological conditions. He is skilled in managing patients in rehabilitation in addition to the acute hospital settings, within the orthopaedics, cardiothoracic, respiratory, and surgical wards.
With a strong interest in applying health technology across various patient populations, Hargun is committed to using his skills to maximise patient outcomes and improve their quality of life.
Karen is one of MS Queensland’s physiotherapists based in Townsville.
Karen brings a wealth of clinical experience in physiotherapy, with a strong background in delivering physiotherapy services across hydrotherapy, hospital, community, and return-to-work rehabilitation settings.
Karen delivers a client-centered and holistic approach to physiotherapy and seeks out the latest evidence-based research to optimise the function, symptom management, and care for clients living with MS and other progressive neurological conditions.
Our Physiotherapists meet face-to-face with customers at our Neuro Wellness Hub, 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.
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