Adelaide Paediatrics Mt Barker

Get to know Adelaide Paediatrics Mt Barker

From Adelaide Paediatrics Mt Barker's website.

• Our approach

  Paediatric physiotherapists at the clinic have expertise in anatomy, physiology and child development, and use this knowledge to assess and treat children with a variety of health conditions. Sessions focus on helping children with gross motor skills, musculoskeletal problems, coordination issues and movement development through playful, engaging approaches tailored to each child's needs and interests. Therapists work closely together and with families to achieve the best possible outcomes, celebrating progress along the way. Play-based learning and building confidence in movement are central to the therapy experience.

• Working with families

  The clinic is committed to involving families in their child's therapy journey. Parents complete an Initial Parent Questionnaire before the first appointment to help practitioners understand their child's needs and background. Physiotherapists work closely with families throughout treatment, celebrating progress and successes together. The clinic values building strong partnerships with parents and carers, with practitioners dedicated to helping children and families achieve their full potential through collaborative, family-centred care.

• Meet the team

  The physiotherapy team comprises six independent consulting physiotherapists with specialised expertise in paediatric care. Michael Brockbank has 18 years' experience including senior roles at the Women's and Children's Hospital, with qualifications in physiotherapy, aquatic therapy and extensive experience in orthopaedics and developmental rehabilitation. Melanie Jeffries brings over a decade of public and private sector experience with specialised aquatic therapy training and interests in gross motor development and infant neurodevelopment. Chelsea Marchetti is autism swim accredited and works with children across all skill levels in safe, fun environments. Christine Poon is passionate about supporting children to achieve meaningful goals through playful, engaging sessions and is multilingual. Anna Cross and Georgie Leov also provide specialist services including hydrotherapy.