Meaningful Movement Physio

Meaningful Movement Physio Meaningful Movement provides Physiotherapy services to people of all ages on the NDIS in Adelaide E: meaningfulmovement.physio@gmail.com

P: 0422 242 397

'Meaningful Movement Physio' is a mobile physiotherapy service in South Australia that provides goal-oriented and individualised therapy to people with disabilities. We cater for people of all ages and are passionate about helping engage clients in movement opportunities that are not physically beneficial, but add meaning and purpose to their lives.



Services offered include:

early interventi

on physiotherapy

hydrotherapy

exercise programs and gym-based sessions

programs to support Kindergarten, school, work or day options attendance

Assistive technology assessment and training (eg. modified bikes, walkers, orthotic referrals)

home-based therapy

sport-ready sessions

transfer training and support

manual therapy

telehealth

and more...



Services are provided based on client goals, interests and evidence-based practice. Through physiotherapy, we aim to facilitate greater independence, opportunities for exploration, self-confidence, quality of life and engagement with others. Currrently, we provide physiotherapy services to plan managed and self funded participants on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in South Australia. Some assessments and programs may also be arranged to private clients depending on circumstance.



To discuss therapy options that may suit your particular needs, get in touch.

29/06/2025

Dear Community, Meaningful Movement Physio is a small business with three hard-working, experienced and passionate  phys...
18/06/2025

Dear Community,

Meaningful Movement Physio is a small business with three hard-working, experienced and passionate physiotherapists. Our role is incredibly meaningful yet demanding, creative yet complex, fulfilling yet exhausting. We have undertaken extensive additional training to work in our field and Lauren has journeyed with some of our clients for over a decade.

Every year we get to celebrated life-changing, functional improvements that have added insurmountable quality and capacity to clients lives. We also are there to support clients and their care teams through the lowest times- hospitalisations, set backs, carer burnout and even funerals. Next week I am preparing to be a fall bearer at the funeral of a young client who tragically passed away last week. This experience, while incredibly heartbreaking, highlights the profound impact that our physiotherapists at Meaningful Movement Physio have on the lives of our clients.

Unfortunately, three days ago, the NDIA announced significant pricing changes that are set to take effect on July 1st—just two weeks away. These changes are so drastic that they threaten the viability of many community allied health businesses, including ours, and have a direct impact on every client on the NDIS.

The hourly billable rate that a physiotherapist can charge in SA will be reduced by $40 per hour (a 20% decrease), and the reimbursement for travel will be cut by 50%. Physiotherapists will now be among the lowest paid of all allied health professionals under the NDIS, despite often incurring the highest overheads and engaging in some of the most physically demanding work, which limits the number of clients per week we can effectively serve.
This billable rate must cover essential costs such as insurances, staff professional development, administration, therapy equipment, leave, superannuation, facility usage, bookkeeping and more.

The NDIA asserts that they have benchmarked physiotherapy prices against the MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule) and PHI (Private Health Insurance), which primarily serve musculoskeletal physiotherapists. They have compared short private consults fees to the hourly rate for NDIS, which is inaccurate and grossly misleading. In addition, musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinics often also impose significant gap fees, which our NDIS clients simply cannot afford.

Furthermore, the travel fee for allied health staff providing home and community services will now only be reimbursed for 50% of the time required for one-way travel. This, combined with the substantial reduction in the ordinary rate, may restrict our ability to deliver services outside of a small area, ultimately reducing choice and control for NDIS clients.

We encourage you to take a moment to write to the NDIA and your local member of parliament regarding the value of physiotherapy and other allied health services.

Please also see the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s statement on this issue, sign the petition and stay informed on their social media page.

Thank you for your support


https://australian.physio/media/ndis-cuts-threaten-vulnerable-australians-and-push-sector-beyond-breaking-point

🕊️ Forever in our heartsJoy-filled, hilarious, cheeky, resilient, adored. Whether we were practicing walking at home, cr...
11/06/2025

🕊️ Forever in our hearts

Joy-filled, hilarious, cheeky, resilient, adored.

Whether we were practicing walking at home, cruising on your trike, tackling foam pits, or finding freedom of movement in the pool, you brought light and adventure to our lives every week for over a decade.

Thank you for showing us the strength in meaningful connections, the power of laughter, and the importance of seeing the world through a lens of joy. Thank you for also greatly shaping me into the physio I am today.

Run free in heaven🌟

*Posted with permission from family

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17/04/2025

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🌟 **Hey, Everyone!** 🌟 At Meaningful Movement Physio, we’re usually too focused on investing in our clients’ lives to po...
17/04/2025

🌟 **Hey, Everyone!** 🌟

At Meaningful Movement Physio, we’re usually too focused on investing in our clients’ lives to post on social media, but we do have a few updates to share:

🙌Hydrotherapy sessions are now at Minda Aquatic Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesdays including before and after school
🙌New additional session locations at a gymnastics centre, gym and community centre. This complements existing locations of school, home, park and day options depending on goals
🙌All therapists are now offering turtlebracing, Assistive Technology Prescription and comprehensive transfer plans
🙌 Student Placement partnership with Flinders University
🙌 Extensive support in complex case liaison, staff training, assessments and reports available in greater capacity

So proud of our reputation which continues to grow here in SA. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

If you do want to get in touch, shoot us an email at office@meaningfulmovementphysio.com 💬✨

We are very excited to welcome Shannon to our little Meaningful Movement team for 2025 💙Shannon comes to us with a wonde...
29/01/2025

We are very excited to welcome Shannon to our little Meaningful Movement team for 2025 💙

Shannon comes to us with a wonderful skillset and experience in the paediatric setting. After graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours) from the University of South Australia in 2021, Shannon began her career in a regional paediatric private practice.

Originally from the Barossa region, Shannon is committed to providing accessible, inclusive healthcare and values working in partnership with families. She enjoys helping children and adults achieve meaningful goals in their own environments, with a focus on functional outcomes and a special interest in early intervention. Shannon has experience working with people with a range of disabilities, gross motor delays, and orthopaedic conditions.

As well as her experience as a physiotherapist, Shannon worked as a support care worker for people with disabilities and developed a passion for teaching movement as a dance coach for all ages. Shannon is a registered Physiotherapist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and its Paediatric Group.

Shannon’s has limited availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Southern suburbs and Fridays in the Northern Suburbs.

Welcome Shannon ⭐️

27/01/2025

Starting the new year well! Some exciting additions to our therapy program with some land sessions being available at a gymnastics centre and welcoming our lovely new physiotherapist Shannon.

We have some limited availability for land sessions on Thursdays and hydro on Wednesday mornings. Feel free to reach out if interested ⭐️

Finishing off a wonderful year with some bike riding intensives. Such a highlight!    🌟
23/12/2024

Finishing off a wonderful year with some bike riding intensives. Such a highlight!
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Happiest of wedding days to our wonderful physiotherapist . Your compassion, commitment, creativity and care is evident ...
07/09/2024

Happiest of wedding days to our wonderful physiotherapist . Your compassion, commitment, creativity and care is evident is every facet of life and we all wish you all the very best for your special day 👰‍♀️ 🤵‍♂️ 💕

A huge congratulations to our amazing founder and boss  on her top 50 finish at the UTMB Mont Blanc  world series finals...
30/08/2024

A huge congratulations to our amazing founder and boss on her top 50 finish at the UTMB Mont Blanc world series finals in France. Such an inspiration and kicking so many goals 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼☀️🩷

We love an obstacle course 🏃🏽‍♂️💪🏼 we are so excited for the warmer weather and the chance to work on gross motor skills...
30/08/2024

We love an obstacle course 🏃🏽‍♂️💪🏼 we are so excited for the warmer weather and the chance to work on gross motor skills out in the sunshine ☀️ we have a few spots available for term 4

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