Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is a process aimed at helping individuals recover, regain strength, and achieve maximum independence following an illness, injury, or surgery. It encompasses a range of therapies, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological support, tailored to address specific needs and improve physical, emotional, and cognitive functions. Rehabilitation can take place in various settings, including hospitals, specialised clinics, or at home, and is often a key component of managing chronic conditions, enhancing quality of life, and reducing the risk of further complications. The goal of rehabilitation is to enable individuals to return to their daily activities and live as fully and independently as possible.

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Dr. Subramanya Adiga
Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Auckland
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AKL
-36.847
174.76591
Flat Bush
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AKL
-36.95902
174.9171
Dr. Subramanya Adiga is a doctor in rehabilitation medicine.
lifestyle-medicine, rehabilitation
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Dr. Peter Bablis
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Double Bay
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NSW
-33.8775
151.2435
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Dr Peter Bablis PhD. Is a practising Integrative Clinician, Chiropractor for 35 years, based in Sydney Australia. He is the founder and driving force behind Universal Health‚ whose aim and philosophy is to provide Integrative Medicine of excellence in holistic health care. He is well known and respected in the field for his groundbreaking work in Mind-Body Medicine, Chiropractic and specialises in Kinesiology techniques. He was a Director and the Research Chair of the non-profit research foundation investigating Mind Body medicine www.onefoundation.org. Dr Bablis further hired and managed a Research Director for over 10 years, raising over USD$1 million dollars for research. Dr Bablis is one of the most prolific investigators in Chiropractic Research which include publications on spinal disorders, mechanical health issues, emotional health and endocrine conditions- www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Bablis
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Dr. Peter McGlynn
Chiropractor
Melbourne
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Dr. Peter McGlynn, a chiropractor in Williamstown, combines gentle chiropractic techniques with S.O.T., functional neurology, nutrition, exercise, rehabilitation, and public health. His focus is on optimising physical, nutritional, and emotional health. Dr. McGlynn believes in improving health at both individual and community levels.
lifestyle-medicine, musculoskeletal, neurologist-near-me, nutrition, rehabilitation
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Peta Rankine
Occupational Therapist
Alexandra Hills
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QLD
-27.52279
153.22052
South Brisbane
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QLD
-27.48236
153.02153
Peta Rankine is a registered Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, and soft-tissue treatment. She is passionate about assisting individuals in returning to work and gaining independence. Peta actively contributes to the field through her involvement in professional associations and health coaching
lifestyle-medicine, rehabilitation
Allied Health
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Dr. Phoebe Slape
Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Maroochydore
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QLD
-26.65573
153.09581
Noosa
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QLD
-27.47372
152.99576
Sunshine Coast
,  
QLD
-26.6524
153.0882
Dr. Phoebe Slape is a Rehabilitation Consultant with expertise in falls prevention, geriatric rehabilitation, oncology, palliative rehabilitation, cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Slape specialises in lifestyle medicine at Thompson Brain & Mind and has dual fellowships as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician (ASLM) and Rehabilitation Medicine Physician (AFRM)
cardiometabolic-health, cardiovascular-disease, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, neurologist-near-me, preventative-health, rehabilitation
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Jennifer Wright
General Practitioner
Adelaide
,  
SA
-34.92445
138.59955
Glenelg
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SA
-34.98041
138.51506
Jennifer Wright is a prosthetist who plays a crucial role in creating and fitting artificial limbs. Her expertise ensures that amputees receive well-fitting prosthetics. She fine-tunes leg sockets meticulously to enhance comfort and mobility. Jennifer‚'s work is essential for helping people regain independence after limb loss.
lifestyle-medicine, rehabilitation
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Darren Webb
Health Coach
Perth
,  
WA
-31.95126
115.85805
Duncraig
,  
WA
-31.8317
115.77859
I offer a personalised data-driven approach to your health and wellness potential. Utilising the power of artificial intelligence and deep learning technology, as an accredited health and wellness coach I provide clients with timely, relevant and epigenetic (personalised) health information, for positive health behaviour change.
cancer, health-coaching, holistic-health, lifestyle-medicine, mens-health, nutrition, preventative-health, rehabilitation, stress, weight-management-9b914, weight-management
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Anita Franklin
Social Worker
Telehealth
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Callington
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AU
-35.1198
139.0381
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering supportive, practical counselling for clients navigating anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, low mood, big life changes, and the impacts of ongoing stress. I provide a calm, respectful space to build coping skills, strengthen self-understanding, and develop strategies that fit everyday life.
adhd, anxiety, autism, autoimmune-conditions, childrens-health, chronic-fatigue, chronic-pain, depression, fibromyalgia, holistic-health, insomnia, lifestyle-medicine, mental-health, menopause, paediatrics, pcos, peri-menopause, plant-based-alternative, plant-based-nutrition, preventative-health, psychologist-near-me, rehabilitation, stress, womens-health-hub, trauma-therapy
Allied Health
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Simon Ashley
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integrative-medicine, lifestyle-medicine, plant-based-meds, rehabilitation, sleep-apnoea, musculoskeletal
DVA
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Sam Christodoulides
Physiotherapist
Bondi Junction
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NSW
-33.89373
151.24954
Sam is an integrative holistic Physiotherapist with a double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Science, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal and complex lower back pain. By focusing on the root cause of discomfort rather than just the symptoms, Sam empowers his clients through a highly individualized approach to achieve lasting, long-term relief. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, he is dedicated to helping patients with persistent conditions regain their optimal function and health.
holistic-health, musculoskeletal, chronic-pain, chronic-disease, arthritis, health-coaching, inflammation, mens-health, stress, rehabilitation, physiotherapy
Allied Health
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Samuel Minkin
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Burleigh Heads
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QLD
-28.09903
153.44223
allergies, anxiety, arthritis, chronic-pain, gut-issues, inflammation, integrative-medicine, lifestyle-medicine, pots, ptsd, stress, rehabilitation
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Christine Guirguis
Acupuncturist
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Christine Guirguis is an AHPRA-registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has a particular interest in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, hormonal health, pain and complex conditions, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with a collaborative and evidence-informed approach.
acupuncture, allergies, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune-conditions, chronic-disease, chronic-fatigue, chronic-pain, crohns, depression, weight-management, endometriosis-treatment-australia, fertility-and-pregnancy, fibromyalgia, gut-issues, gynaecology, holistic-health, hormone-issues, ibs, insomnia, integrative-medicine, inflammation, lifestyle-medicine, long-covid, leaky-gut-syndrome, mens-health, menopause, mental-health, metabolic-health, multiple-sclerosis, musculoskeletal, neurologist-near-me, obstetrics, ocd, orofacial-pain, pcos, peri-menopause, pots, preventative-health, ptsd, rehabilitation, stress, womens-health-hub
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ableX

AbleX provides computer-based therapy games with handheld controllers providing physical and cognitive stimulation to accelerate neuro recovery.
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Giving it a go

The Giving it a Go program is a research initiative aimed at supporting individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, especially those on the Disability Support Pension (DSP), to build confidence in engaging with work, education, and the wider community. The program consists of nine modules to be completed over 12 weeks, though participants can take more time if needed and revisit any module. Each module, taking 15-20 minutes, includes articles, videos, and real-life stories on managing musculoskeletal conditions, with additional activities and access to a private online support community.
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Brain Injury SA

Brain Injury SA is dedicated to supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) by empowering them to set and achieve their goals, providing specialized therapy services, addressing barriers to living with disabilities, supporting families and carers, and advocating for increased awareness and assistance from the community and government. They aim to embrace life after brain injury and continuously enhance the quality of their services through research and evaluation.

What is a
Rehabilitation Practitioner

Rehabilitation practitioners come from a range of backgrounds and help you recover after illness, injury or surgery. Rehabilitation physicians are specialist doctors who lead rehabilitation programs, often in hospital; you need a GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate. Physiotherapists help restore movement and strength, occupational therapists help with daily tasks and work, and speech pathologists help with speech and swallowing. Exercise physiologists design exercise programs, and psychologists support coping and mood. Your GP is a good first step and can coordinate your care.

How Can Practitioners Help With Rehabilitation?

After Surgery

Rehabilitation after surgery, such as a joint replacement, helps you regain movement, strength and confidence. A physiotherapist usually guides a gradual exercise program, and an occupational therapist can help you manage daily tasks safely with equipment and home changes.
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Stroke Recovery

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Stroke rehabilitation can help with movement, speech, swallowing, memory and daily living. It often starts in hospital and continues at home. A team that may include physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists works with the person and family.

Heart and Lungs

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Cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or surgery, and pulmonary rehabilitation for lung conditions like COPD, combine supervised exercise with education about medicines, diet and symptoms. Your doctor can refer you to a hospital or community program.

Returning to Work

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After a workplace, sporting or road injury, rehabilitation focuses on getting you back to usual activities safely. Practitioners can help with pain, strength and fitness, and work with your employer or insurer on a gradual return-to-work plan.

Brain and Spine

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After a brain or spinal cord injury, rehabilitation helps people relearn skills, build strength and adapt to changes. The team may include rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and psychologists. Families are usually involved in setting goals.

Staying Mobile

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Illness, a hospital stay or ageing can weaken muscles and balance. A physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can design exercises to rebuild strength, and an occupational therapist can recommend aids and home changes. This can help you stay independent.
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FAQs

How do I find a rehabilitation practitioner near me?

Use Health Hunter to browse practitioners who work with rehabilitation across Australia. You can filter by condition, practitioner type and location, view each practitioner's profile and areas of interest, and book online. Many practitioners also offer telehealth.

Where does rehabilitation take place?

Rehabilitation can take place in hospitals, specialised clinics or at home, and is often part of managing chronic conditions and preventing further complications.

What does rehabilitation involve?

It covers a range of therapies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and psychological support, tailored to individual needs.

What is rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation aims to help people recover, regain strength and achieve as much independence as possible after an illness, injury or surgery.