Is Flare Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Flare Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does Flare Therapy provide?

Flare Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Flare Therapy cover?

Flare Therapy is based in ALEXANDER HEIGHTS, WA.

How do I connect with Flare Therapy?

You can call +61 492 896 168 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Flare Therapy work with?

Flare Therapy supports children aged 5 and above, as well as teens and young adults.

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

Flare Therapy · Occupational Therapy · ALEXANDER HEIGHTS, WA

Our approach

Flare Therapy uses a client-centred, strengths-based approach that tailors therapy to each child's individual needs and priorities. Sessions are practical and collaborative, delivered across home, school, and community settings, with a focus on everyday success and functional skills. The service takes a holistic view, considering emotional, sensory, social, and environmental factors to create meaningful therapy plans. Therapy targets areas like emotional regulation, sensory processing, handwriting, routines, independence skills, and school participation, with clear communication and practical strategies designed to help families see steady progress.

Working with families

Flare Therapy prioritises close collaboration and communication with families, schools, and support teams to ensure consistency across all environments where the child participates. Caregivers are actively involved in therapy sessions, particularly when sessions are held at home or school, and the service encourages support workers, educators, and teachers to attend when appropriate for capacity-building. Clear communication and practical strategies are provided to help families understand progress and implement support in everyday life, with the therapist liaising with relevant stakeholders and developing therapy goals collaboratively with the family's input and priorities.

Meet the team

Flare Therapy is led by Chris Armstrong, an Occupational Therapist and Managing Director who holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education. Chris has extensive experience working as a high-support Education Assistant, which shaped his practical, individualised approach and deepened his understanding of the everyday challenges faced by children and families. As a parent of a child with Autism and ADHD, he brings lived experience and personal insight into navigating therapy and support services. The service is described as providing personalised, neurodiversity-affirming support, though the website text does not specify additional team members beyond Chris.

Your first visit

The booking process begins when families refer online through the therapist, who will then contact them to identify an appropriate day and time for the first session. Once booked, the Occupational Therapy Services Agreement is sent via PracSuite for the client or caregiver to sign and return. For clients under 18, a caregiver aged 18 and over must be present and participate in therapy sessions when delivered in the home. The initial appointment marks the start of the therapeutic relationship and establishes the foundation for ongoing, personalised support aligned with the client's goals and funding arrangements.

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