MGKidsPhysio
MGKidsPhysio at The Northern Beaches Children's Clinic is now taking new clients.
Our physiotherapists have extensive experience working across major paediatric hospitals and community settings. With wide expertese, we will be able to assist you and your child reach their full potential.
Meet our physiotherapists below:
Melissa Goktogan
Melissa has gained extensive experience in paediatric physiotherapy working at a senior specialised level across neonatology, neurology and trauma & orthopaedics working both internationally at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and in Sydney at The Children's Hospital.
Melissa has a caring and holistic approach which carries through to patients and family members she cares for whilst making physio fun! Melissa will work with you and your child to complete thorough assessment and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Specialising in conditions effecting 0-18 year old's including developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and respiratory conditions, Melissa can find a management plan to suit you.
Ayesha Delaney
Ayesha Delaney is a physiotherapist with experience in paediatric respiratory care. Ayesha is available to support children with respiratory conditions requiring physiotherapy assessment and airway clearance management.
Her clinical interests include paediatric respiratory physiotherapy and supporting families to establish effective airway clearance routines at home.
Ayesha can assist with:
- Airway clearance assessment and optimisation (chest physiotherapy)
- Set-up and review of inhalation therapy and airway clearance routines
- Education and training for parents and carers
- Support during respiratory exacerbations
- Assessment and training in equipment including cough assist and suction
- Trials and review of hypertonic saline therapy
- Ongoing review of airway clearance techniques and adherence
She works closely with families to ensure airway clearance programs are practical, effective and tailored to each child’s needs.
Referrals are welcome for children with respiratory conditions requiring physiotherapy assessment or support.
Nicole Harvey
Developmental, Orthopaedic & Disability
Nicole is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in working with children from her many years at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick as well as across Northern Sydney Local Health District. Nicole’s particular area of interest and expertise is in Early Intervention, specifically gross motor delay, that is, infants and children not reaching their milestones, as well as babies with plagiocephaly (flat spot on the head), a head preference or torticollis (a tight neck muscle). Nicole enjoys working closely with children and their families to promote confidence and competence in achieving their movement goals through learning and play.
At MGKidsPhysio, Nicole will be taking on children with:
Developmental concerns e.g. plagiocephaly, head turn preference or other asymmetries of movement, delayed motor milestones
Orthopaedic concerns
Disability management and therapeutic support.
Conditions we treat:
- Developmental delay, such as delayed sitting, standing or walking.
- Asymmetries such as head turn preference.
- Hypermobility and low tone.
- Coordination difficulties including Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyspraxia, poor balance and clumsiness.
- Orthopaedic conditions including plagiocephaly, torticollis, positional talipes, flat feet, toe walking, in-toeing gait.
- Postural problems including scoliosis assessment.
- Neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, brain injury or genetic conditions effecting motor skills.
Services we provide:
- Neurodevelopmental assessment.
- Early intervention (birth to 7 years).
- Respiratory management and optimisation of airway clearance.
- Pre and post-operative rehabilitation following surgery or fracture.
- Neurological assessment and intervention.
- Self-managed or plan managed NDIS clients.
- Telehealth, home, school and community visit options available.
Questions?
Alternatively, call us on 9981 6622 or email mgkidsphysio@outlook.com
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