Lotus Therapy

Lotus Therapy Lotus Therapy provides family-centred, innovative, holistic & neuro-affirming therapy for children, teens & families on the Sunshine Coast & Gympie.

Offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Dietitian, Feeding Therapy & Play Therapy

When we shift the question from โ€œ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฅ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ?โ€ to โ€œ๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ช๐™จ?โ€ everything changes.Supporting child...
02/04/2026

When we shift the question from โ€œ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฅ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ?โ€ to โ€œ๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ช๐™จ?โ€ everything changes.

Supporting children starts with understanding their nervous system and capacity in the moment. Small shifts in our response can help them feel safer.

At Lotus Therapy, we approach behavior with compassion, collaboration, and care.

๐Ÿ”— www.lotustherapy.com.au
๐Ÿ“ 84 River Road, Gympie | 75 Mellor Street, Gympie

Lotus Therapy is closed April 3rd and 6th for the Easter long weekend. We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.
01/04/2026

Lotus Therapy is closed April 3rd and 6th for the Easter long weekend. We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

Grounding can help bring the body back to a sense of safety โ€” one small step at a time.Save this for when you need a gen...
28/03/2026

Grounding can help bring the body back to a sense of safety โ€” one small step at a time.

Save this for when you need a gentle reset.

25/03/2026

If youโ€™ve been wondering how OT can support your child, this is a gentle place to start.

Hear it from one of our in-house therapists, Andie, as we break it down in a way that feels clear, supportive, and real. ๐Ÿ’›

You donโ€™t have to shrink yourself to be accepted.Your needs, your time, your feelingsโ€” theyโ€™re not something to apologiz...
24/03/2026

You donโ€™t have to shrink yourself to be accepted.

Your needs, your time, your feelingsโ€” theyโ€™re not something to apologize for.

Honoring yourself is not too much.

To all the parents holding space for a tired teen,It can feel heavy when your child is overwhelmed or shut down.Often, w...
21/03/2026

To all the parents holding space for a tired teen,

It can feel heavy when your child is overwhelmed or shut down.

Often, what they need most isnโ€™t solutionsโ€” but to feel safe, understood, and not alone.

Your calm presence matters more than you know. ๐ŸŒฟ

If this resonates, take a small pause today. Sit beside your teen, even in silence.

A simple โ€œsensory reset menuโ€ can give children safe ways to pause, regulate, and return when theyโ€™re ready.If youโ€™d lik...
19/03/2026

A simple โ€œsensory reset menuโ€ can give children safe ways to pause, regulate, and return when theyโ€™re ready.

If youโ€™d like to learn more about how occupational therapy can support your child:

Visit us at: https://www.lotustherapy.com.au/
Or reach us at:
๐Ÿ“ž 0490 808 217
โœ‰๏ธ admin@lotustherapy.com.au

A quiet reminder that strength doesnโ€™t always look loud.Some of the bravest moments are the ones no one else sees. โœจ    ...
17/03/2026

A quiet reminder that strength doesnโ€™t always look loud.

Some of the bravest moments are the ones no one else sees. โœจ

You can advocate for your child with clarity and calm.Conversations with teachers often work best when everyone focuses ...
16/03/2026

You can advocate for your child with clarity and calm.

Conversations with teachers often work best when everyone focuses on understanding what helps a child feel regulated, supported, and ready to learn.

Starting with shared observations can turn difficult moments into opportunities for collaboration.

In honor of ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต, we celebrate the dedication, passion, and strength women bring to the work they...
13/03/2026

In honor of ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต, we celebrate the dedication, passion, and strength women bring to the work they love and the communities they support every day.

Their commitment continues to inspire growth, care, and positive change in the lives around them.

Tag a woman who inspires you. ๐ŸŒท

Emma and I spent the day in Brisbane learning more about supporting anxiety in children and teens. Always nice to step a...
13/03/2026

Emma and I spent the day in Brisbane learning more about supporting anxiety in children and teens. Always nice to step away from the clinic and spend time learning alongside other professionals.

Looking forward to bringing these insights back into our work with families.

Executive function helps children plan, focus, regulate, and adapt throughout their day.When these skills feel hard, it ...
12/03/2026

Executive function helps children plan, focus, regulate, and adapt throughout their day.

When these skills feel hard, it may show up as forgetfulness, impulsivity, big emotions, or difficulty getting started โ€” not character flaws, but developing skills that can strengthen with support.

If youโ€™d like to learn more about how we support these skills in therapy, visit: https://www.lotustherapy.com.au/

Address

84 River Road
Gympie, QLD
4570

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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