Grow Strong Children's Physiotherapy

18/01/2023

As some of you are aware, our gorgeous Tanja has been battling the beast that is breast cancer since August. In usual Tanja fashion she is smashing it!!!

She is now demonstrating yet again what a legend she is and is completing a triathalon to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. She is competing this right before her last of 16 rounds of chemotherapy! Any donations, big or small, would be greatly appreciated!

She is an amazing woman and we are so so proud of her and how she is approaching this fight! We can’t wait to get her back when she is fighting fit again!

I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in August and have been having treatment since then. My particular tumour type is invasive and aggressive, but recent research discovered a new targeted drug therapy that has changed the prognosis to curative. Amazing!One of my oncology nurses told me about Tr...

20/07/2022

We don’t post often but when we do we hope it’s for a good reason…and we think this is!

This charity has been wonderful to one of our clients and we want to support it fully with the amazing work they do for children with Spinal muscular atrophy

Support their fundraiser in any way you can - by taking part or by donating

MOVE 4 BELLS : Make a donation today to support MOVE 4 BELLA

08/03/2022

I know we rarely post, but on this International Women’s Day, I wanted to shout out to the 10 amazing women who currently work with me at Grow Strong!

To: Tanja, Clare, Ruth, Laura, Brooke, Mahek’s , Jess, Zoe, Jordi and Josie. I’m so very lucky to have such strong, smart, incredible therapists working with me. Thank you for all you do!

And to all the wonderful women we come across and have in our lives - our clients and their families, our families and friends -it is truly truly amazing what women can achieve!

15/04/2020

7 years ago today I started this little business. 7 years of hard work and so many gorgeous, little people (and their amazing families) who we have had the privilege of working with and seeing grow stronger.

I would never have imagined then that we’d be dealing with the challenges that we are. I am incredibly grateful to still have a business (let’s be honest, my baby) in this time when everyone is doing it so tough.

Thank you to the wonderful, passionate and talented crew of physios who work with me - Tanja, Clare, Brooke and Ruth - it’s been beyond amazing to see our little team grow and to have you all with me in this.

And a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over these past 7 years - and in particular these last few super challenging months.

We miss seeing your beautiful smiling faces in person, but we know this is the right thing to keep us all safe. In the meantime, we’re still here, just on the other side of the computer screen 🙂 Xoxo.

16/03/2020

To all our Grow Strong families! Sending massive hugs (of the non-touching variety!) to you all! We want you to know, we’re doing our bit by doing all we can to help keep your kids healthy at this time.

Part of keeping kids healthy, is considering the effects on their mental health at this stressful time. As we know children will easily detect when their parents are stressed and will have been exposed to media images and general conversations etc.

Assoc Prof Brigid Jordan (Renowned paediatric social worker and infant mental health clinician) has collated some advice and resources which may be helpful for parents and families:

1. Switch off the news... watch it online out of earshot of children

2. Visit this website for a great comic on Coronavirus and kids: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus.

3. If you are self-isolating due to concerns over Coronavirus, have a look at some of these pages:

https://911.lsuhsc.edu/coronavirus/docs/Talking-to-Young-Children-CoronaVirus-Translation-Combined.pdf

https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/infosheet-children_in_self-isolation-english-9032020_0.pdf

20/06/2018

A great article on the importance of tummy time! Definitely worth 5 minutes of your time to have a read.

Positioning babies on their stomachs helps prevent flattening of the head and strengthens neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, as well as hands.

27/05/2018

We need to grow again!

Grow Strong Children’s Physiotherapy is a small, independently run practice established in 2013 based on a philosophy of providing excellent, evidence-based physiotherapy to children and families across Melbourne.

We are currently looking for an experienced paediatric physio to join our team up to 2 days per week. This role will be based mainly in the West and North Metro regions and will also service some clients in the East. Hours and days are extremely flexible and there is plenty of opportunity to grow the caseload and hours as able.

If you would like further information regarding this role, please contact Jess on jess@growstrongphysio.com.au or 0413 800 847 to discuss further. Also check out our website for more information about Grow Strong www.growstrongphysio.com.au

Welcome to Grow Strong Children's Physiotherapy Grow Strong Children's Physiotherapy is a small, independently run practice established in 2013 based on a philosophy of providing excellent, individually tailored physio to children and their families in a fun and supportive environment. Experienced a...

15/04/2018

This small business is 5 years old today! Endless thanks go out to all those who have supported Grow Strong Children’s Physiotherapy over the years 🙂

Running a small business is hard work (understatement!) but the wonderful kids we work with and all the fun and laughter we have doing what we do, makes it all worthwhile.

Here’s to many more xx

02/08/2017

Very honoured to have been asked to be a clinical contributor to this wonderful resource! What an amazing way to provide clear, reliable information to the public and to showcase all the good that physio can do. Yay for Team Physio!!

11/07/2017

Put the word out!! My little practice is wanting to GROW!!!

Grow Strong is a mobile physio practice based in Metropolitan Melbourne. I am looking for an enthusiastic and experienced paediatric physio to join me in providing fun, family focused physiotherapy!

This position is a flexible, part time role, likely to start at around 1 day per week but with lots of potential to increase with demand and as therapist availability allows.

If you would like further information, please contact Jess, either privately through Facebook or via email (jess@growstrongphysio.com.au). Alternatively happy to chat on the phone (0413800847)

13/02/2017

Happy Valentines Day ❤

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24/12/2016

07/12/2016

Thanks Source Kids and Little Melbourne
for sharing this https://www.facebook.com/sourcekids/posts/1276234102447442

This summer from Saturday 3 December 2016 to Sunday 26 March 2017, with support from Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club, Altona Life Saving Club, and local traders Council will be providing beach matting seven days a week on both Williamstown and Altona Beach, and FREE to hire beach wheelcha

03/12/2016

Have you ever wondered about carrying kids on bikes?? Well here is some useful information... check out this post by Bike Wise.

http://www.bikewise.com.au/2012/07/carrying-children-on-bikes/

21/11/2016

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/sids-babies-to-be-screened-at-birth-for-risk-of-the-deadly-disease-after-researches-make-breakthrough/news-story/0040bdd9cc5ee8a948f5870614fcdc24

BABIES could be screened at birth for their risk of dying from SIDS after a major breakthrough in understanding the mysterious killer.

19/11/2016

15/11/2016

An interesting study being run by our colleagues at RCH!

Could a robot be more effective than a human for in children? The Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is hosting a qualitative and participatory development trial to measure the effectiveness of robotic therapeutic aid for exercise rehabilitation in children. APA Paediatric Physiotherapist Joanna Butchart speaks with about the project. http://bit.ly/2f8uvTD