Parkinson's physiotherapy that comes to you, across Western Sydney. We help people living with Parkinson's disease walk with more confidence, reduce freezing and falls, and keep doing the things that matter, in the home where they need to move every day.
We are a registered NDIS provider, and we also work with Support at Home, Medicare, DVA and private clients.
University-qualified exercise physiologists, registered with ESSA.
Home visits across Western Sydney. No travel required on your end.
We work with your plan, package, or claim.
Parkinson's often shows up most in everyday moments: feet that stick to the floor in a doorway, a shuffle when turning in the kitchen, a struggle to get up from the couch or roll over in bed. These are hard to recreate in a clinic, and getting to appointments can become harder as the condition changes.
That's why we bring physiotherapy to you. Our physiotherapists visit your home across Western Sydney, see exactly where and when movement becomes difficult, and build a plan around your goals, your routine and your medication times. Because we treat you where you live, we practise the real doorways, hallways, stairs, chairs and bathroom you use every day.
Physiotherapy works best as part of your wider care team. We keep your GP, neurologist and Parkinson's nurse informed, and work alongside your occupational therapist or speech pathologist where needed.
Physiotherapy can't cure Parkinson's, but it can make a real difference to how safely and confidently you move. We focus on the symptoms affecting you most, and adjust as your needs change.
Freezing is when your feet suddenly feel stuck, often at doorways, in tight spaces or when turning. We teach cueing strategies, such as visual markers, counting or rhythm, and practise new ways to start, turn and move through the exact spots in your home where freezing happens.
Parkinson's can make steps shorter and slower, with less arm swing. We work on step length, walking speed and posture so walking feels steadier, and we advise on walking aids if they would help you get out and about.
Balance changes and freezing increase the risk of falls. We assess your balance in your own home, train it with targeted exercises, and point out hazards and simple changes that make your home safer.
Movements often become slower and smaller over time. We train bigger, more deliberate movements for everyday tasks, such as walking, reaching, turning and dressing, so they feel easier and more natural.
Rigidity and a stooped posture can cause pain and make movement harder. Stretching, mobility work and posture exercises help keep your joints moving freely and your body more upright.
We practise the transfers that matter at home: standing up from a chair, getting in and out of bed, rolling over, using the toilet and shower, and getting up safely from the floor after a fall.
Regular exercise is one of the most effective things you can do for Parkinson's. We build strength and fitness with a program matched to your level, so you can keep active and independent for longer.
Parkinson's changes over time, so your physiotherapy should change with it. We adapt your program to where you are now, and plan ahead for what may come next.
Early stage: Whether you've just been diagnosed or your symptoms are still mild, this is the best time to start. We build strength, fitness and good movement habits, set a baseline, and help you stay active in the things you enjoy.
Middle stage: As walking, balance or freezing become harder, we focus on practical strategies, falls prevention, home set-up and keeping you independent in daily tasks.
Advanced stage: When moving around is more difficult, we prioritise safety, comfort and transfers, and we train family members and carers to help safely.
Most people with Parkinson's move best when their medication is working well, and find things harder as a dose wears off. We book visits for the times that suit you, so each session counts, and we watch how your movement changes across the day. That helps us plan strategies for the harder moments, and gives useful information to share with your GP or neurologist.
Parkinson's affects the whole household. Partners, family members and support workers often help with walking, getting up and moving around, and they need to do it safely. With your permission, we involve the people who support you and show them:
How to help with walking and transfers without risking their own back
Cues that help someone get moving again when they freeze
What to do after a fall, and how to help someone up safely
How to support your home exercise program between visits
See how home physiotherapy helped one of our clients in our Parkinson's case study.
How your physiotherapy is funded usually depends on your age and situation. We'll help you work out which option suits you.
NDIS: If you were diagnosed with Parkinson's and apply before age 65, you may be eligible for the NDIS when your condition has a substantial, ongoing impact on daily life. Physiotherapy is usually funded from your Capacity Building budget under Improved Daily Living. As a registered NDIS provider, we work with self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants, and we provide reports for your plan reviews. Our guide to NDIS physio funding explains more.
Support at Home: If you are 65 or over, physiotherapy may be available through your Support at Home aged care funding.
Medicare: With a GP chronic condition management plan, Medicare rebates are available for a limited number of allied health sessions each year. Ask your GP whether you're eligible.
DVA: We accept DVA clients with a valid referral.
Private: You don't need a referral to book private physiotherapy. See our home visit physiotherapy cost page for fees.
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Staying active is one of the most important things you can do with Parkinson's. Alongside physiotherapy, our ESSA-accredited exercise physiologists can deliver longer-term strength and fitness programs at home, so you keep building on what you gain in physio. Learn more about exercise physiology. For simple exercises to get started, see our guide to Parkinson's exercises you can do at home.
Yes. Physiotherapy can't cure Parkinson's, but it can help you manage many of its effects on movement, including freezing, shuffling, slowness, stiffness, poor balance and falls. Regular, targeted exercise also helps you stay fitter and more independent for longer.
As early as possible. You don't need to wait until walking or balance becomes a problem. Starting early helps you build strength, fitness and good movement habits, and gives your physiotherapist a baseline to track changes over time.
Yes. Freezing is one of the main things we work on. We teach practical strategies, such as visual and rhythmic cues and different ways to start, turn and move through doorways, and we practise them in the exact places in your home where freezing tends to happen.
It depends on your stage, goals and how Parkinson's is affecting you. Many people start with weekly or fortnightly visits for a block of sessions, alongside a home exercise program, then move to regular reviews to keep on track. We'll recommend a plan after your first assessment.
It helps. Most people move best when their medication is working well, so we can book visits for those times to get the most out of each session. We can also see how your movement changes as a dose wears off, which helps us plan strategies for the harder parts of your day.
It can be. People diagnosed with Parkinson's who apply before age 65 may be eligible for the NDIS if their condition has a substantial, ongoing impact on daily life. If you're already a participant, physiotherapy is usually funded under Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living). If you're 65 or over, Support at Home may fund physiotherapy instead.
Not for private physiotherapy or NDIS physiotherapy. You can contact us directly. You'll need a GP referral to claim Medicare rebates under a chronic condition management plan, and a valid referral for DVA.
We visit people with Parkinson's at home across Western Sydney, including Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Narellan, Castle Hill and the Hills District. Call 1300 001 792 to check your suburb.
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