Full Potential Physio

25/02/2026

WELCOME KIRSTEN!

We are excited to introduce you to Kirsten 👋who joined the FPP team last week

Kirsten will be working part-time at our Ashfield Clinic as an Allied health Assistant and we cant wait for you to meet her ☺️

Kirsten completed her Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in 2025 and brings valuable experience from her previous roles into her work with children and families.

Before joining the team Kirsten spent four years working as a School Learning Support Officer, where she developed skills in supporting children with diverse needs. She also has experience teaching recreational gymnastics, which has given her a great understanding of movement, body awareness and how to make learning fun and engaging for kids.

Kirsten loves working closely with children and their families and she finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of each child’s progress, confidence and growth. She enjoys collaborating with clinicians and is always eager to learn new skills that help her support therapy in meaningful ways.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, her two dogs, being outdoors, and is currently learning pickleball – and loving it!

09/02/2026

Lots of info coming about about Thriving Kids in the past few weeks….. we will continue to share with you all as we watch this space

09/02/2026

WELCOME SHANNON!!

We are excited to introduce you to Shannon 👋 who joined the FPP team today!

Shannon will be be working full time in our Ashfield clinic and we can’t wait for you to meet her ☺️

Shannon is a warm, enthusiastic and passionate paediatric physiotherapist who loves creating fun, engaging and child-centred therapy sessions. Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) from Australian
Catholic University, completing a wide range of clinical placements across NSW including
paediatrics (which she fell in love with), neurological rehabilitation, respiratory care,
musculoskeletal physiotherapy and acute hospital settings.
Shannon has a strong interest in early intervention and supporting children to build
confidence, independence and meaningful participation in daily activities through play-
based therapy. She values and enjoys collaborating closely with families and
multidisciplinary teams to support each child’s functional goals.
Outside of work, Shannon enjoys staying active through Pilates, strength training, dance and long walks. She loves spending time with her friends, family and her golden retriever, Ollie

20/01/2026

WELCOME EMILY!

We are excited to introduce you to Emily 👋 who joined the FPP team today!!

Emily will be working in our Rooty Hill clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesday and our Ashfield clinic on Thursdays/ Fridays and Saturdays. We can’t wait for you to meet her ☺️

Emily completed an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2022. Emily has worked rurally within a diverse caseload including rehabilitation, hand therapy, amputees, neurological, concussion, vestibular, orthopaedics, home visits, exercise classes and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Emily is completing a Master of Public Health and a Master of Global Development to help people from diverse backgrounds to reach their goals. She is passionate about providing excellent physiotherapy services to people of all backgrounds.

Emily has worked in numerous areas including piano and violin teaching, and swimming instructing. She is looking forward to using these skills within the paediatric world.

Emily's Christian faith is central to her life and she values spending time with her church family. Emily loves running, hiking, boxing and swimming. She also enjoys a good book and time with friends.

06/01/2026

Great description Piastm therapy and Kanu Kaushik 🙌

06/01/2026

A MESSAGE FROM GERTI HERSELF!!!

“I’m thrilled to be bringing NISE-Stim® 1 and NISE-Stim® 2 courses to Brisbane and Sydney very soon. For your convenience, here are the exact dates:

In Brisbane, NISE-Stim® 2 will be held on January 10 & 11.
Sign up: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251456130077149

In Sydney, NISE-Stim® 2 will be on January 16,
Sign up: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252174950340352

followed by NISE-Stim® 1 on January 17 & 18.
Sign up: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251455269921159

I want to emphasize that with the growing global demand for NISE-Stim® training, it’s unlikely I’ll be able to return to Australia anytime soon. This may be the last opportunity for some time to join these sessions in Australia.

If you’ve been considering joining either the NISE-Stim® 1 or 2 course, now is truly the perfect time to sign up.

Please sign up through the links provided or find all the information on my website at . And please feel free to let your colleagues know about this opportunity as well!

I look forward to seeing you there and sharing this journey with you”

PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE - FPP WILL BE HOSTING LEVEL 1 on 17th & 18th JANUARY

05/01/2026

Reach out if you have any questions about this amazing 🤩 program run at FPP Ashfield with Monika!

HEALTHY HAPPY FRIENDS kicks off 2026 6th-8th of Jan from 9am-3pm each day, only a two minute walk from the train station in Ashfield. This excellent program is designed for ages 10-16. have opened up another 3 FREE spaces, so register your young person ASAP and transform 2026 for the entire family! All abilities welcome. Tell your friends and family, and together we can build resilience and end bullying!
https://alltogether.org.au/%2Bkids

19/12/2025

Happy Birthday Jess 🥳

17/12/2025

Transform Your Paediatric Practice with NISE-Stim - we are super excited to host this amazing course again - in January 2026.

Join Gerti Motavalli, MPT for this hands-on 2-day training in Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation (NISE-Stim) — the first course in a 3-part certification series.

📅 Dates:
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | 7:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

📍 Location:
Full Potential Paediatrics
Level 3, Suite 4, 223–237 Liverpool Road
Ashfield, (near Sydney) NSW

💲 Cost:
Regular: US $690 (~A$1050)
Group (3+): US $660 each
📝 Register Now:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/251455269921159

✅ Indications for NISE-Stim:
Hypotonia
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
Brachial Plexus Paralysis
Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis and postural control issues
Other central and peripheral neuromotor impairments

💡 Expected Outcomes:
Improved muscle activation and strength in trunk and extremities
Increased motor function
Better gait mechanics and balance
Reduced spasticity and dystonia
Enhanced sensory and proprioceptive feedback
Improved autonomic function (breathing, circulation, digestion)

Perfect for:
Physical therapists & other licensed medical practitioners. No prior e-stim experience required.

Hosted by:
Full Potential Pediatrics
Coordinator:
Debbie Bell | 📧 debbie@fpphysio.com | 📞 0421 736 818

14/12/2025

Happy Birthday Niamh! 🥳

09/12/2025

Today was truly special — our physio sessions were held at the local park!

It gave us the chance to see our kids exploring, laughing, and taking on new challenges with courage and joy. Every single one of them shone like stars ✨

We’re so proud of their efforts and the way they supported each other. Moments like these remind us of the power of community, growth, and play. 🛝⚽️🛴🙌

🎄 And to top it all off, we celebrated with a festive Christmas BBQ — good food, great company, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Looking forward to many more days filled
with movement, connection, and celebration!