Mother applies the therapy she has learned to work with her child with cerebral palsy, to improve his sitting balance, core strength and movements into standing.
Neuro Physiotherapy In Auckland
The licensed, neurological physiotherapy practice of Kate Hedges is situated in Greenlane, Auckland.
Kate aims:
To provide a friendly and warm environment for babies, children and adults.
To promote the neurodevelopment / coordination of children (Neuro-paediatrics),
To promote the rehabilitation and function of adults (Neurological conditions).
Therapy or Consultation offered
Individual therapy sessionsA consultation with client / carer. May include the family's regular therapist for a one off session.Contact: 021 0227 1026 or khedges21@xtra.co.nz
"Kate has been instrumental in providing physiotherapy sessions for my son who has severe cerebral palsy. She has educated and empowered me to enhance my handling skills."
Parent review
"Kate is not only professional and knowledgeable, but also very friendly and kind which helped my daughter feel at ease and comfortable during our sessions"
Parent review
About Kate Hedges - Neuro Physiotherapist
Kate has worked in this physiotherapy field for over 40 years in NZ, UK, Australia, Germany, South Africa, Hong Kong. She specializes in treating:
- Babies / children / teenagers and adults with Cerebral palsy (mild to severe)
- Children with developmental delays, co-ordination and balance difficulties.
- Adults with Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Head injury, Parkinson’s Disease.
Her credentials include:
- Diploma of Physiotherapy (Dip Phty), MHSc, BA.
- Senior Bobath Paediatric Tutors' Certificate.
Past Experience
- Lectured to undergraduate physio students at AUT
- Taught on post graduate Bobath Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) courses and workshops for therapists in NZ and overseas.
- Bobath Baby Treatment Course Cert. (Aust)
- Advanced Bobath Adult Certificates (Australia, NZ)
- Developmental Paediatrics Cert. (Aust)
- Prechtl: General Movement Assessment Cert. (Lond)
- Consultancy work - PACE Centre (Positive Achievement Conductive Education), Aylesbury, UK
- Voluntary work in Samoa and Fiji under Altus Trust.
- Physiotherapist, Riding for Disabled (RDA)
- Regular attendee Australasian Academy Cerebral Palsy (CP) Developmental Medicine Conferences
The Physiotherapy Practice
The practice is independently owned and operated.
As required:
Kate will
visit clients at home
or in other settings.
She will
consult / liaise
with Occupational or Speech Language Therapists or other Key workers.
Sessions are available by appointment - phone or email.
Flexible hours
Use of
Evidence Based Practice
methods
Benefits include:
Improved posture, movement control and ba lance related to daily life function and self cares.
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Kate Hedges
3 Sunnyvale Rd, Auckland 1051
021 02271026 09 524 5870
Physiotherapy services for babies, children and adults.
Physiotherapy services for babies, children and adults.
Email: khedges21@xtra.co.nz
