Physiotherapists working exclusively in Hydrotherapy
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Welcome to Aqua-Moves Aquatic Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists working exclusively in Hydrotherapy
In warm water the body is supported, movement is easier and pain is less.
Toni Fuller and Lisa Gilkes are both highly skilled physiotherapists who, over the last 10 years, have combined their wealth of experience to develop a unique treatment approach in water. They look closely at how your whole body is moving and use very specific exercises that give you a sense of how to move with greater ease and efficiency. When all parts of your body are working well together, exercises for stability, strength and mobility are much more effective.
If you would like more information or to make an appointment, please contact:
Lisa Gilkes on (07) 55338117 (ph/fax) Mobile: 0431 945 172 or
Email: aquamoves@aapt.net.au
Toni fuller on (07) 55342418 (ph/fax) Mobile: 0409 641 146
Email: tonied@bigpond.com
Address: Unit 16, 261 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga QLD 4225
Please note, main business number is: ph/fax (07) 55338117
and main email: aquamoves@aapt.net.au
We offer:
A comprehensive land and water based assessment including postural, movement and gait analysis
Hands-on, individual treatment in water- we remain in the water with our clients at all times.
Tailored exercise programs that individuals can continue with independently. These are reviewed and updated as required.
Feedback and close liaison with other treating professionals
Aqua~Chi classes*- A series of slow, very specific movements that improve general mobility and balance. This class has it’s origins in the Aqua~Moves Approach, Tai Chi and Ai Chi.
Specific classes for Back, Shoulder and Hip/knee problems* *min of 6 clients required
Training workshops in the Aqua~Moves Approach for other therapists
Hydrotherapy benefits:
Acute and chronic back pain
Post fracture and subacute sports injuries
Joint reconstructions and tendon repairs
Spinal surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis/Ankylosing Spondylitis/Fibromyalgia
Strokes, head injuries, spinal cord injuries
Chronic pain syndromes
Children with special needs
Which pools do we use?
Palm Beach-Currumbin Hydrotherapy Pool
Throwers Drive, Palm Beach 4221 QLD
Murwillumbah Hydrotherapy Pool
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre
Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
(NB. We require a minimum of 4 bookings in a day to travel to Murwillumbah)
Both pool are heated to a comfortable 32-34˚C. They are equipped with hand-rails, ramps and wheelchairs are available for safe entry into the pool.
Private health insurance rebates apply for all treatments. No referral necessary. We are happy to treat veterans and receive EPC referrals where Medicare rebates apply.
"Whatever is flexible and flowing, will tend to grow. Whatever is rigid and blocked will wither and die.”
(Tao Te Ching)
Qualifications:
Toni Fuller has a Diploma of Physiotherapy from the UK. On moving to Australia she established a private practice in Melbourne which she ran successfully for 20 years. She graduated as a Feldenkrais Practitioner in 1991 which has strongly influenced her work since that time. Toni then relocated to Queensland and continued to work in the private sector as well as community health and rehabilitation. Aqua~Moves was established with Lisa Gilkes in 2001. Although Toni works only part-time in the water now, she is still very active in the development and teaching of the Aqua~Moves Approach, taking on more of a consultancy role. She also has a land-based Feldenkrais practice in Kirra, QLD called “Movement Matters”.
Lisa Gilkes graduated with a Bach. of Appl.Sc. in Physiotherapy in 1984. Since that time she has had a variety of private practice and hospital experience and has worked as a subject convener and lecturer for the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. She continues to teach casually at Griffith University and was the Queensland Representative for the Aquatic Group's National Committee from 2006-2009. The treatment of her clients and teaching the Aqua~Moves Approach is now her main focus.
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