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Active-lifestyle Neurological Physiotherapy
Nimble, impactful, coordinated, human endurance.
Niche Neuro Therapy VALUES
NIMBLE
Getting things done, or finding others who can support.
QUICK, LIGHT, AND AGILE IN MOVEMENT OR ACTION. RESOURCEFUL.
IMPACTFUL
Working on things that matter, and making sure it's effective.
POWERFUL EFFECT, STRONG, MARKED IMPRESSION. IS INFLUENTIAL
COORDINATED
Working as a team, providing choice, collaboration and transparency.
ORGANISED TO WORK TOGETHER IN HARMONY, SYNC OR BALANCE
HUMAN
Individualised and ethical care, supporting reciprocal bodily and mental respect.
A HUMAN BEING, A PERSON, AN INDIVIDUAL
ENDURANCE
Long term goals and pursuits, with resilience to challenges.
WITHSTANDS ADVERSITY, OR STRESS, SUSTAIN PROLONGED EFFORT
About ME
BIO
Hi! I'm Kate Barraclough, a Neurological Physiotherapist with 15 years experience in the field. After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2010, I began my career at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, where I gained valuable experience working across spinal cord injury, neurology, traumatic brain injury, amputee and orthopaedic wards. I have since focused primarily on Neurological private practice at major clinics across Melbourne, complemented by earlier exposure to Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. In 2022, I completed a Professional Certificate in Pain Sciences through the University of South Australia, and since 2023, I have completed ongoing additional training to become trauma-informed through the BlueKnot Foundation, deepening my ability to deliver care that addresses people as a whole, not just their symptoms.
I support people living with neurological conditions and co-occurring chronic pain and/or trauma. I use a bio-psycho-social approach and my clinical focus is in active-lifestyle mobility rehabilitation (return to walking/running, transfer skills, leisure activity/sport). I utilise exercise, task-specific training, interval training, vestibular and balance rehabilitation, ESTIM, dry needling, botox referrals, education and trauma-informed care. I am deeply committed to advocating for peoples dignity, confidence and independence, by creating a respectful environment and fostering collaborative communication, especially when working with people living with cognitive or communication differences.
In my active-lifestyle leisure time, I rock-climb, hike, dance, snow-ski, boogie-board in the surf, and I will always attempt anything once - especially the adrenaline filled! I am disability and neuro-affirming, and neurodivergent myself, with a lived experience of persistent post-concussion syndrome and a family member having lived with MND.
Please contact me to discuss your needs via email or mobile phone.