Amy McGrath is a physiotherapist who has experience working with children with a variety of conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down syndrome, genetic disorders and developmental delay.

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Amy has experience delivering intensive physiotherapy blocks following her Advanced TheraSuit Training in 2016 and she has witnessed significant improvements from her clients following these intensives.

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Amy has completed several professional development courses in the area of paediatrics, including:

·       Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Introductory Level A (2021)

·       Contemporary NDT and Evidence Based Intervention 4-day Course (with Suzanne Davis Bombria 2022)

·       Basic Introduction to TASES - Lower Quadrant (with Mirav Newman and Judy Carmick 2023)

·       Basic & Advanced Level TheraSuit Training (completed in Michigan in 2016 with Izabela Koscielny)

·       Certified TheraTogs Fitter Course Level I & II (with Leisa Ritchie)

·       Therapeutic Evaluation & Treatment of Paediatric Equinus Gait (with Leisa Ritchie)

·       Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) Course

·       Paediatric Postural Care: Proactive Approaches (with GTK)

Shannon Walker is a physiotherapist and accredited exercise physiologist. Shannon has experience with children with cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, developmental delay and down syndrome.

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Shannon is an NDT certified therapist by the NDTA (Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association) after completing their 6-week course in 2019.

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Shannon has also completed several other professional development courses in the area of paediatrics, including:

·       Basic & Advanced Level TheraSuit Training (completed in Michigan in 2016 with Izabela Koscielny)

·       Certified TheraTogs Fitter Course Level I & II (with Leisa Ritchie)

·       Therapeutic Evaluation & Treatment of Paediatric Equinus Gait (with Leisa Ritchie)

·       A Systematic, Intensive Approach to Maximise Neuroplasticty and Minimise Maladaptive Habits in Children & Teens with CP (with Pia Stampe)

·       Role of Dynamic Surfaces for Promoting Fun & Functional Shifts in Clients With Neuro-Motor Challenges (under Jane Styer-Acevedo)

·       Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) Course

·       Infant Handling Intensive (delivered by Suzanne Davis Bombria)

·       Developmental Orthopaedics (delivered by Beverly Cusick 2022)

·       Basic Introduction to TASES - Lower Quadrant (with Mirav Newman and Judy Carmick 2023)

·       Spark the Change! E-Stim for Paediatric Therapist (with Susan Hastings)

Ally Walker is a physiotherapist with over 10 years experience working in private practices in Australia and in hospital settings across the UK. Ally has a passion for working with paediatric clients and delivering high-quality, individualised, holistic intervention to children with a variety of presenting diagnoses.

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Ally completed TheraSuit training in 2015 and has experience delivering both intensive physiotherapy blocks and regular sessions to children with neurological disorders and other diagnoses. Ally also completed NSMDA Physiotherapy assessments for infants and young children course in 2015 and has experience performing this assessment along with others including the GMFM-88 and MAI. 

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Additional professional development courses that Ally has completed include: 

·       Infant Handling Intensive (delivered by Suzanne Davis Bombria in 2021)

·       Let's Get Walking! Gait in Paediatrics (delivered by Suzanne Davis Bombria in 2022)

·       Lower Quadrant Task-Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES) course (delivered by Mirav Newman in 2024)

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In addition to her paediatric experience, Ally also has an extensive musculoskeletal physiotherapy background and has completed several professional development courses in this area which have expanded her expertise as a clinician and her ability to manage complex cases. Ally is passionate about managing babies and children with complex presentations and thrives on the creativity required to develop the best intervention for each child.

Jacquie Zhen is a physiotherapist who has joined our Spark team with a background in private practice with a focus on musculoskeletal, neurological and paediatric clients. She has experience working with children using reformer pilates and has achieved great success in this area for her clients. Jacquie has found a real passion for paediatrics and has joined our team to pursue furthering her skills with paediatric populations and get involved in intensive physiotherapy blocks and assistive technology prescription. 

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Jacquie joins our team with previous experience working with children and teens with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy as well as other conditions such as ASD and ADHD and with children who present with gross motor delays. 

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Jacquie has completed the following professional development courses:

·       Posture & Torso Alignment for Paediatric Neuromotor Training (delivered by Billi Cusick)

·       APA Paediatrics Level 1 course

·       WHTA Women’s Health Level 1 course

·       Ongoing development via APPI Matwork Pilates and Equipment Pilates

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