The Physiotherapists at Aqua Moves work exclusively in Hydrotherapy, we're based at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast - call to discuss our unique healing techniques today!
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 on (07) 55338117 (ph/fax) Mobile: 0431 945 172 Email: lisa@neuroaquatics.com.au
Toni on (07) 55342418 (ph) Mobile: 0409 641 146 Email: toni@neuroaquatics.com.au
We offer:
A comprehensive land and water based assessment including postural, movement and gait analysis
Hands-on, individual treatment in water - we stay 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
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
The pool is heated to a comfortable 33-35˚C. The hydrotherapy pool is has ramps and rails with a mobile hoist for chair transfers and a chair lift into the pool. Water-wheelchairs are also available to enable safe entry into the pool.
It is possible for us to travel to other hydrotherapy pools, but we require a minimum of 4 bookings and this service is by appointment only. We are also able to conduct private sessions in home pools, but they must be deemed safe for us to do this.
If you have cover for physiotherapy, private health insurance rebates apply. No referral is 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.â€
(Tao Te Ching)
Workshops:
We also offer training and workshops for physiotherapists and parents of carers of special needs children. Click through to our Training and Education tab to learn more.
About Us:
Lisa Gilkes - Physiotherapist - Gold Coast
Lisa Gilkes has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy. For the last 30 years she has worked in private practice and hospitals. Lisa has also been a subject convener and lecturer at the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.
Lisa teaches Aquatic Physiotherapy in the Physiotherapy Programs at both Griffith and Bond Universities. She also facilitates Distance Learning for the Australian Physiotherapy Association's Level 2 Aquatic Physiotherapy Courses. Lisa is presently studying to be a Feldenkrais Practitioner.
Toni Fuller - Aquatic Physiotherapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner - Gold Coast
Toni has been in practice as a physiotherapist for more than 4 decades and a Feldenkrais practitioner for 26 years. She has experience working in hospital rehabilitation, private practice, community health and as a childbirth educator. Working with children with special needs has been a constant throughout her career.
Toni started working in the water with Lisa Gilkes in 2001 and they have successfully operated their private Aquatic Physiotherapy business on the Gold Coast since then. (Aqua Moves Physiotherapy)
Toni and Lisa have collaborated closely to develop the Neuroaquatics Approach. The work is influenced by the principles of Feldenkrais and it also draws on the most recent research on motor learning, brain neuroplasticity and pain. “
We are both passionate about our work and genuinely care about our clients. Each individual offers us an opportunity to develop and refine this work and we have always enjoyed the collaboration and learning this offers. It is exciting for both of us to develop and share this work."
