Our Experienced Therapy Services
MOVEability Physiotherapy for Kids provide Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy (also called Aquatic Therapy), and Occupational Therapy for children and young adults.
We have 20+ years experience in the field of paediatrics.
Our Credentials
Both MOVEability therapists & associated independent therapists maintain the following credentials:
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
- Working with Children Check
- Child-Safe Environments Training
- Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care (RRHAN – EC)
- Fully vaccinated against Covid-19
All MOVEability therapists are very passionate about providing a quality service, working with families to establish the needs of the child and thus goals of therapy input. All therapy sessions with MOVEability therapists are always fun and tailored to the needs of the individual child.
Our Director – Hayley Fisher
Hayley is the owner and director of MOVEability and is a registered physiotherapist with broad experience in supporting babies, children and young adults with developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities both in Adelaide, regional and rural areas South Australia, as well as internationally.
Hayley is also a Member of the Australia Physiotherapy Association (APA) Paediatric Special Interest Group, and has built a deep, specialist skill set over 20 years working exclusively with children.
* Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia 2006
* Member of the Australia Physiotherapy Association (APA) Paediatric Special Interest Group
Hayley has over 20 years of specific paediatric physiotherapy experience and has developed specialty knowledge and skill set to address:
* Movement disorders and appropriate management strategies of such
* Spasticity management and rehabilitation following neurological surgical procedures
* Preparation for and rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery
* Early Intervention for babies and children with delayed gross motor skill development with or without a diagnosis
* Advice and recommendation around common orthopaedic conditions for example flat feet
* Equipment recommendation and order directions including mobility aides and orthotics
Hayley also is very committed to ongoing professional development and training and completed the following:
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI), Level C training
- Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management: An Optimal Segment Kinematics and Alignments Approach to Rehabilitation (OSKAR)
- Typical Movement: Analysis and Integration into Paediatric Practice – ABNDTA
- Typical Child Development – ABNDTA
I am passionate about providing a quality physiotherapy service, working with families to establish the needs of the child and thus goals of physiotherapy input. I try to make my physiotherapy sessions fun and tailored to the needs of the individual child.
Tina Trimarchi
Independent Senior Physiotherapist
ABN 14 277 610 259
Australian Physiotherapy Association MemberBachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia, 2010
Member of the Australia Physiotherapy Association (APA), Paediatric Special Interest Group
Tina has worked in the community paediatric disability sector for the last 10 years.
Tina is a Senior Physiotherapist who has considerable experience and skills working with children with disabilities, in particular children with cerebral palsy, developmental delay and ASD. Tina’s core areas of work also include hydrotherapy and reviewing and prescribing specialised equipment.
Tina is passionate about working with children and their families and helping them reach their goals.
Catriona Bauve
Independent Senior Physiotherapist
ABN 30 769 845 706
Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
* Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia 2006
* Diploma of Physiotherapy, Ecole d’EFOM, France 2009
* Member of the Australia Physiotherapy Association (APA) Paediatric Special Interest Group
Catriona has 15 years of specific paediatric physiotherapy experience and has worked extensively both in the hospital setting and in the community.
Catriona has a passion for working with babies, children and young people. She has many years experience working in a multidisciplinary team with babies and children with delayed development, cerebral palsy and global developmental delay. Catriona has extensive experience treating babies and children with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions such as hip dysplasia, foot deformities and plagiocephaly and torticollis, to name a few.
She is passionate about family centred care and education, empowering families, children and young people to have the knowledge and motivation to make lasting positive changes in their own health and wellbeing.
Catriona worked as a Physiotherapist in France for several years after gaining equivalency of her degree, where she met her now husband. When Catriona is not working you will find her with her husband and four young children exploring the Adelaide Hills where they now live.
Veronica Zalanyi
Independent Senior Occupational Therapist
ABN 39779434316
Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy; University of South Australia 2003Occupational Therapy Australia
Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Veronica has 18 years of experience working with children with acquired brain injuries, cerebral palsy and developmental delays.
Veronica has worked across the full spectrum of paediatrics within Adelaide and the UK within acute hospitals, community and private practice including Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Novita Therapy Services. For the majority of Veronica’s career, she has worked in the areas of paediatrics and physical rehabilitation.
Veronica is passionate about working with children and their families to help them achieve their goals.
Mel Mason
Independent Senior Occupational Therapist
ABN 62 498 240 138
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy); University of South Australia 2005
Mel has 16 years experience working with children and their families both in the community and within the acute care settings of Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre.
Mel has special interests in the areas of early intervention and paediatric physical rehabilitation and has spent much of her career working with children with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and developmental delays.
Mel is passionate about helping children to reach their potential across all life domains and to achieve their functional goals by working collaboratively with families, educators and other health professionals involved in their care.