Ohana Physiotherapy

15/02/2026

Angelman Syndrome Awareness 💙
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition, affecting around 1 in 12,000–20,000 people worldwide.

Children and individuals with Angelman syndrome may experience differences in:
• Development and learning
• Speech and communication
• Movement, balance, and coordination
• Sleep and epilepsy

Many are also known for their joyful, excitable personalities, with frequent smiles, laughter, and expressive movements.

Angelman syndrome is most commonly linked to changes in a gene called UBE3A, which plays an important role in brain development. When this gene isn’t working as expected, it can affect how the nervous system develops and functions.

At Ohana, we believe that awareness, understanding, and the right supports can make a meaningful difference. Every child deserves opportunities to move, play, connect, and participate in ways that work for them 💛




10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

Obsessed with this 🤩🥰

06/02/2026

Pilates reformer ➡️ burgers 🍔
Core engaged, carbs earned.
Pretty sure that cancels each other out… right? 😌💪🍟

06/02/2026

Strong foundations start at the core, supporting movement, play, and everyday function🏃🏽🤸🏽‍♀️

01/02/2026

✨ What is an AHA? ✨

An Allied Health Assistant (AHA) supports therapy programs under the guidance of a physiotherapist (or other allied health), helping build consistency, confidence and participation between sessions.

Meet Liz 🤍
Liz is a certified Allied Health Assistant (Level 2) and part of our admin team at Ohana. She is registered with the Allied Health Assistants’ National Association (AHANA) and brings a rich background in teaching, writing and family support.

🎓 Cert IV Allied Health Assistance
👩‍🏫 Experienced teacher, copywriter & editor
👶 Mum of two
🌏 UK-born, now Gold Coast based

After living and working with families in Australia and Southeast Asia, Liz returned to Australia in 2023 to pursue a career in allied health, driven by a passion for child development and supporting families. Liz supports a small caseload of both children and adults at Ohana.

AHAs like Liz play an important role in helping therapy goals carry over into everyday life — always under physiotherapist guidance 🧡

29/01/2026

At around 12 months, many little ones are busy building gross motor skills 🧠✨

This might look like pulling to stand, cruising, crawling, rolling, or just figuring out how their body moves in space.

Every child develops in their own time, and all movement exploration counts 🧡

Our role is to support, encourage, and celebrate progress - big or small.

20/01/2026

👋 Say hi to Tess!

Tess is a passionate and enthusiastic physio at Ohana, dedicated to helping clients reach their goals through a holistic and personalised approach. She works closely with families and clients to make sure therapy is engaging, supportive and fun!

With a special interest in supporting kids, Tess brings energy and warmth to every session - in the clinic and out in the Gold Coast community ✨💪

15/01/2026

Mini intensive wins ✨💦

We love when far away friends come to visit us for therapy blocks 🧡

Some focused sessions of physio + hydro and this little legend has been absolutely shining 🌈

We worked on:
• balance & body awareness
• strength & confidence
• trying new challenges (and LOVING it)

Between being a Pilates queen 🧘‍♀️, a bus driver 🚌, and a full-speed hydro race car 🏎️💦, she showed us that hard work + play is the best combo.

Mini intensives = more reps, more confidence, more fun — and huge wins in a short space of time 💪🧡

So proud of you, superstar 🌟

08/01/2026

Celebrating 1–3 year work anniversaries for some pretty special humans 💫
Thank you for your commitment, compassion, and the way you care for our clients and each other. We’re lucky to have you as part of our Ohana 🌺
Rachael, Kalani, Melanie 🧡

23/12/2025