Physiofamily

Physiofamily

PHYSIOFAMILY is a dedicated Paediatric, Pre and Postnatal Physiotherapy business located in Wagga Wagga. Appointments are offered in the consultation room , with home and school visits as required.

Melissa Merrin, the physiotherapist of Physiofamily, has almost 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist. Melissa has gained valuable clinical experience in large public hospitals in N.S.W. and Victoria. These include the Sydney Children's Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne and most recently at Orange Health Service. She is registered with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and holds a Masters of Health Science (Physiotherapy). Melissa is committed to ongoing professional development to continually provide best practice.

PHYSIOFAMILY helps children/infants with:

- Poor co-ordination and/or a lack of muscle strength/endurance
- Gross motor skill delay
- Unusual walking patterns
- Unusual movement patterns in infants
- Concern regarding their motor development e.g. babies born prematurely
- Orthopaedic conditions: torticollis (infants); abnormal head shapes (infants); unusual feet (positional talipes and flat feet); musculoskeletal pain
- Poor endurance/strength after surgery
- A neurological or genetic condition

PHYSIOFAMILY helps pre and postnatal women with:

- Bladder control problems
- Pelvic floor muscle weakness after birth (including perineal tears)
- Abdominal muscle weakness
- General exercise advice
- Back or pelvic joint pain
- Postural education

A referral is not required for appointments. Rebates are available for children and women covered by Private Health Cover extra's and Medicare (as eligible through the G.P.). Hicaps is available for on the spot refund provided in the consultation rooms. Melissa Merrin is a registered better start service provider.

Booking can be made via email or phone. ...read more