Petite Physiotherapy

24/03/2026

Let's re-think of tummy time as 'antigravity movement' time!

When you're at the gym, if your weights are too heavy, you get a lighter weight. For our newborn babies with their proportionally big heads, if we bring them closer to upright, there is less gravity = less weight).

My favourite 'antigravity' positions for newborn babies are mostly not on the floor. Think:
- cuddles propping high over your shoulder (great for gas and burps too)
- snuggles on your chest in your recliner
- rocking on your birthing ball
- propped up on your feeding pillow.

If your baby is not happy on their tummy, there will be a reason (eg. a body restriction making it uncomfortable). At Petite, we will help find the cause, because we know that babies need positive engagement for learning, not tears. Reach out if your baby is struggling!

18/03/2026

Flat heads in babies: Its more than just ‘turning the head the other way’!
What did we treat?
1. Body range of motion for a packaging restriction
2. Visual tracking skills
3. Motor skills
Did the flat spot resolve? Yes – within a few months.
A flat head is evidence of an underlying issue for your baby – we have to find and treat the cause, not just the symptom!
Book your baby in with Petite Physiotherapy for an assessment and treatment plan :)

15/03/2026

It was absolutely inspiring attending the The Just Saying Project Women's Awards Night last night and celebrating the incredible achievements of women in our community!

29/01/2026

Constipation and toileting can be a challenge for all kids, and especially little friends with additional needs. We are very lucky to have experts in Mackay who we can refer to around this - check out Women's Health Physio Mackay for some helpful information this week!

06/08/2025

What a lovely introduction and beautiful space and team to join!

👶✨ Meet Anna – The Incredible Paediatric Physiotherapist ✨👶

We’re so excited to welcome Anna from to our clinic at Women’s Health Physio Mackay!

With years of experience working in paediatrics, Anna has supported countless infants and children with a wide range of developmental conditions. She brings a calm, confident and compassionate approach to therapy, backed by extensive post-graduate training and a deep understanding of childhood development.

Her areas of expertise include:
• packaging disorders in babies (think tight necks, flat heads)
• babies with developmental delays
• neurological and genetic disorders
• musculoskeletal concerns in children

Anna is passionate about helping every child thrive in their own unique way — supporting families through early development, play-based FUNctional therapy, and meaningful movement.

Her dream?
💭 “To help every child to realise their self-identity through movement and play.”

We are so lucky to have her unique services in the clinic, and can’t wait for our community to experience her care, expertise and heart. 💛

31/07/2025

Next week is World Breastfeeding Week. This sits close to my heart, having experienced many highs and lows on my own breastfeeding journeys.

Did you know paediatric physiotherapists can work with your lactaction consultant for more successful breasfeeding outcomes?

After being packaged snug inside mum, babies can have body restrictions which can significantly affect their positioning and comfort for latching. Some clues baby might have these body restrictions include:
- head preference to one side
- preference to one breast
- breastfeeding on one side is more painful
- they were in a 'less ideal' position in utero for a prolonged period eg. posterior, breech.

Often times a mumma is doing everything right, but there are baby factors which need to be resolved for the two to make a successful breasfeeding duo, and physiotherapy for your baby can help, as part of a team approach.

31/07/2025

Petite Physiotherapy's next 'Carry with Confidence' will be August 19th from 12.45pm at Women's Health Physio Mackay. Bookings are essential - Contact Anna on 0476991093.

Why get a carrier fit check?
- Mum is uncomfortable/getting pain.
- Baby is uncomfortable or not settling in the carrier
- Baby has packaging concerns such as risk of hip dysplasia or torticollis.

03/07/2025

Baby wearing - are you and your baby safe?
Petite Physiotherapy is running a monthly clinic to 'Carry with Confidence' for a free fit check of your baby carrier - ideal for those new to baby wearing. Why get a fit check?
- Mum is uncomfortable/getting pain
- Baby is uncomfortable or not settling in the carrier
- Baby is identified with packaging concerns such as risk of hip dysplasia or torticollis.
The first session will be held Tues July 22nd at 12.30. Bookings are essential! Contact Anna on 0476991093.

26/06/2025

Exciting news!

From mid July Petite Physiotherapy will be operating out of the beautiful Women's Health Physio Mackay Clinic (at Stanley House). It feels like the perfect match - a place for Baby and Mum ❤️

Bookings and enquiries are now being accepted - contact Anna on 0476991093.

31/01/2024

I'm so excited that Mumma's Moment will be starting up again next week, running 8, 15 and 22 Feb. Come and join Lauren Women's Health Physio Mackay and I for a beautiful 3 weeks of coffee, self care and finding your mum tribe ❤️
Book online at https://whphysiomackay.com.au/book-now/

13/10/2023

"Tickle Stickers"

Promising research is building showing the benefits of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with kids with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy. What does it mean? Electrical simulation helps turn muscles on (which can be hard to do for kids with very low or high tone muscles) at the right time during functional (aka meaningful) activities, ie Activating their muscles so they can do what they want to when they want to! It might sound a bit scary, but we call them tickle stickers, and as you can see from this cool dude, it's pretty fun. He's been using it to work on his balance and hopping. The result? After his mini intensive on the school holidays, he's playing hopscotch this term!

Who doesn't like stickers right?! 😉

30/08/2023

That smile ❤️
She might be laughing at my bad singing... or she knows just how cute she is on camera. Research shows that babies and kids learn best when they are positively and actively engaged - I think we're winning here 😉