You are capable.unique.talented.worthy.more than able.
So What Does Hydrotherapy Look Like At More Than Able?
At More Than Able Therapy, we believe in making a splash when it comes to your child’s physiotherapy journey. Our paediatric hydrotherapy service, run by our expert physiotherapy department, combines fun with evidence-based practice to help your little one reach their full potential.
Our hydrotherapy sessions are tailored to your child’s specific needs and goals
- We’ll start with an initial assessment to set some splashy goals.
- Our physiotherapists will guide your child through fun, purposeful activities in our warm pool.
- We’ll regularly track progress and adjust the program as needed.
Why Hydrotherapy?
Our experienced physiotherapy team combines evidence-based practices with a playful approach. We bring this service to various pools in our outreach areas, because every child deserves the chance to make a splash, no matter where they live.
Why Hydrotherapy?
- Supportive environment: Water’s buoyancy and warmth make movement easier.
- Natural resistance: Builds strength without stressing developing joints.
- Confidence booster: Success in water translates to increased self-esteem on land.
- Fun factor: Therapy in a pool beats a clinic room any day.
The Science Behind The Splash
Research shows that hydrotherapy can significantly improve gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. Studies have also demonstrated its ability to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength in children with disabilities. It’s not just fun – it’s scientifically sound!
Hydrotherapy can be a game-changer for many children. It’s ideal for kids who struggle in traditional clinic settings, offering a unique and stimulating environment.
Children with physical disabilities often experience newfound freedom in water, while those with autism may find the sensory experience calming and engaging.
It’s also great for kids with behavioral or attention challenges, as well as any child looking to boost strength, coordination, or confidence.
The pool’s supportive yet resistive environment adapts to a variety of needs, making hydrotherapy a versatile and valuable option for many of the children we see.
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Let’s talk about it.
If you’re unsure if our input is right for your child, fill out the form below, and one of our team will contact you to help.
How We Can Help
More than able therapy is dedicated to partnering with families through their therapy journey. We provide family-centered occupational therapy, physiotherapy, paediatric services for children with a variety of neurological and developmental disabilities.
Get some saucy details about our team
Meet Jamine – Director, Senior OT & Clinical Educator
The small Central Queensland town of Emerald raised the fun-loving, coffee-drinking, horse riding, and wit-filled lady named Janine, Jasmine, no wait…. Jamine (she’s heard all the variations!).
As one of the directors and owners of More Than Able Therapy, Jamine brings her extensive experience as a Senior Occupational Therapist, Clinical Educator, and professional supervisor to our team. Her passion for supporting families, professionals, and our MDT team is evident in everything she does – from clinical work to presenting at professional development events. Having worked across education, private practice, and health sectors in both metropolitan and regional settings, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her role.
Jamine’s smile, warmth, and generous nature are proudly sponsored by her coffee addiction (which she swears has magical powers and got her through her degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast). These days, she’s living her best life as a wife to Adam and bonus-mum to two beautiful girls, with their four-legged family member Ted completing the crew.
When she’s not supporting families, mentoring professionals, or leading our clinical team, you’ll find her giving impromptu pep-talks to whoever needs one, hosting dinner parties, or making any excuse for a cheese board and wine picnic with a mountain view (Maleny, we’re looking at you!). Her love for people, combined with her ability to identify what makes each client special, makes her a natural at supporting families through their journey.
Factoids about Jamine:
- Born in South Africa, but you’d only guess from her love of BBQ and Rugby
- Can quote F.R.I.E.N.D.S word for word (she’s definitely a Monica, but we love her anyway)
- Believes coffee, wine, and cheese should be essential food groups
Jamine delights in journeying through the highs and lows of life with her clients, while bringing her expertise in paediatric therapy, professional development, and clinical education to the More Than Able family.
Meet Delia Weston | Director, Physiotherapist
Delia is our resident physiotherapist and one of the clinic directors at More Than Able Therapy.
Some words that could be used to describe her include; passionate, determined, thoughtful, and just a little bit cheeky. She started her life in the USA, and through several happy accidents has found herself putting roots down on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
Delia completed her undergraduate studies in Florida and gained her postgraduate physiotherapy qualification at Bond University early in 2015.
Delia was lucky enough to grow up with a sister who had Cerebral Palsy, and from a young age, she knew that she was meant to be a physiotherapist supporting children like Amber.
She loves living by the beach, reading sci-fi fantasy literature (nerd), lifting heavy weights, and buying too many plants. Delia is a deep thinker who has a shocking amount of knowledge about a huge array of things.
Thankfully, one of those things is physiotherapy!
Factoids about Delia
- She can quote any line from the first Harry Potter movie and may or may not have a harry potter themed tattoo.
- Once upon a time, she was a competitive surf boat rower.
- She is a fan of hibernation and will nap at any opportunity she gets.
- She must eat every 2 hours or risk the HANGER.
Our Process
Step One: Assessment
Where are we starting from?
The first appointment is about getting to know you and your child and finding out what matters to your family. Our therapists assess your child’s current abilities and develop an understanding of their strengths and difficulties.
Step Two: Setting Goals
Where are we going?
We are committed to collaborating with our clients, and their parents about what matters to them. Let’s dream up a future where they’re a ballet dancer, an independent adult, or an astronaut. As a team (yes, you’re on the team) we will break that down into small and achievable goals in the here and now that we can work towards in therapy.
Step Three: Therapy
How do we do this?
We know you’ve heard this before, but it’s important to know that therapy is a journey. Each team member has a role to play, and our therapists are in it with your family. Regular therapy sessions include a variety of dynamic and effective therapy approaches tailored to your child’s needs. This includes the creation of home programs and parent coaching.
Step Four: Review
How is it going?
Reflecting on what we are working on is an essential part of the process. We rely on parents collaborating with us, and honestly examining every aspect of the supports that are in place for their child in order for us to make changes as needed. We frequently check in on the progress of our specific and measurable therapy goals, and strive to create an opportunity to celebrate all the little milestones on the journey. We think of this step as the pit-stop, and we aren’t afraid to ask for directions if we’ve gotten a little waylaid.
Programs we offer
Face-To-Face Therapy
Our therapists know how to engage your child in adventures and play with therapy baked right in.
We provide a variety of face-to-face therapy options to ensure that all of your child’s needs are met. This results in a happy uplifting therapy experience that leaves your child wanting to come back for more!
Therapy Options
MTA offers the following options to suit your family’s needs.
Equipment Options May Include:
Our therapists work on developmental goals that support access to sporting programs, education centers, social events, and public spaces.
Hydrotherapy
Kindergarten screener
Community access
We share knowledge and experiences about disability with anyone who will listen.
Professional Development
Workshops and Training
Group Therapy
Community and Home Assessments
Parent Support Groups
Outreach therapy services to regional and remote Queensland by consultation
FAQs
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral to see our Physio, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist.
What funding is available for my child?
Please see our funding page at the link below.
What does an initial assessment include?
The first appointment is used to get to know you and your child, asses their
current abilities, and develop an understanding of their strengths and
difficulties. We can then together as a team develop goals and make a plan to
achieve those goals.
How do I book an appointment with you?
The first step is to contact More Than Able Therapy via email, phone, or
website. You will be asked to fill in an intake form. Once the intake form is
received and has been reviewed by our team, our clinical director will
contact you.
Why should I do joint therapy (OT, Social Work, Psychology, Physio, SLP, etc.)
We believe that collaboration across allied health services is the gold standard of therapy. Each of your therapists focus on different aspects of each activity, and we recognise that isolating one of these is often pointless.
Learning how to move your legs should be tied to exploring your world, which requires cognitive development and communication. This approach is most suitable for our early developers, and kids with complex needs. Additionally, having one therapy session per week instead of multiple visits is a real-time saver for families!
Do your team collaborate with other therapy providers?
The short answer is, YES! We love working with other disciplines and are as flexible as we can be in organising joint sessions with clinicians from other clinics including speech therapists, psychologists, dieticians, exercise physiologists etc.
Do we work with other allied health specialists?
This will depend entirely on your child's needs. We don’t usually believe that more therapy is better. Often having more than one provider in each discipline overloads kids with therapy, confuses the goals and focus for the family, and leads to burnout across the board for parents and kids alike.
If however, you are not from this region and your family is engaging with local therapists, you may choose to visit us for a specific therapy style like Therasuit or an intensive program. In this case, we communicate with your local therapy team and work with your family as much as possible to ensure a thorough handover and update on achievements is given.
Can my child be seen by your therapists if they do not have a diagnosed disability or delay?
Yes. We often work with families in the early stages of observation and assessment of infants and young children in order to clarify their developmental level and understand the presence of any differences or potential delays.
Our clinicians often assess and put together reports for paediatricians or neonatologists as they work with families to explore their child’s development.
