Lisa Blackburn

Physiotherapist

Lisa is an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience working with children and families across public, not-for profit and private sectors in daycares, hospital, and community health settings. Lisa brings extensive expertise in developmental paediatrics, with a particular passion for early childhood, from premature babies through to preschool-aged children and has a special interest in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) across the lifespan.

Lisa offers the following assessment, therapy, consultancy and education services for babies, children, and their families for the following concerns:  Developmental concerns, including torticollis, plagiocaphaly, delayed motor skill development, low muscle tone, joint hypermobility, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and other general developmental and motor skill concerns.  Motor proficiency assessments to support diagnostic assessment for NDIS, Paediatricians or other specialists or educational programs. Developmental concerns related to genetic and neurological conditions and neurodiversity, including cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, ASD, and ADHD.  Developmental screening and monitoring for babies and children to identify potential delays or difficulties and or need for further assessment or therapy and support (including prematurity, significant medical or family history and preschool and school readiness)  Parental education and support for new parents who are seeking ways to best support their child’s developmental needs (e.g newborns, positions for play and motor skill development) Lisa provides educational and consultation sessions for early childhood educators and health professionals.

Providing educational and consultation sessions for early childhood educators and health professionals,

Lisa is now accepting referrals for new clients, offering services from Springwood and Wooloowin.