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Why Choose Elevate Neuro Rehab?

Elevate Neuro Rehab is dedicated to providing exceptional services to individuals with neurological conditions across all stages of life. We are a team of passionate and experienced Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants with a special interest in the rehabilitation of adults of all ages living with neurological conditions. Common conditions that we see may include:

  • Stroke
  • Acquire brain injury
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
  • Undiagnosed neurological conditions
  • Brain tumours impacting hand and arm use
Expertise and passion
Flexible client-centered approach
Heart-Led, research backed care

Flexible and Client-Centered Approach

As a close-knit team of exceptional clinicians, we intentionally maintain a small caseload. This approach ensures that we can uphold excellent standards of service and dedicate ample time and attention to each client’s needs.

We understand that choosing the right service can be overwhelming. We believe we may be the ideal fit for you if you value:

  1. Expertise and Passion: Our small, highly skilled team comprises clinicians with over a decade of clinical experience each in either occupational therapy. We are deeply passionate about delivering top-notch therapy for individuals with neurological conditions.
  2. Canine Companionship: At our clinic, you’ll be greeted by our two ‘occupational furapists,’ who provide comfort, snuggles, and pats to help you feel at ease during your visits.
  3. Guided Journey to Recovery: Our clinicians are committed to supporting you on your path to regaining the ability to perform the activities that matter most to you.
  4. Flexible and Client-Centered Approach: Whether you prefer in-clinic services or need visits at home and in the community, we tailor our approach to suit your specific needs and goals.
  5. Heart-led, Research-backed Care: Elevate Neuro Rehab is guided by a genuine commitment to providing quality care above all else. Our mission is driven by compassion.
  6. Empowering Education: In addition to our therapy services, we also offer educational workshops and training sessions. These courses empower other professionals to deliver evidence-based practices, such as constraint-induced movement therapy, task-specific practice and functional electrical stimulation.

No GP referral is required, please contact us to make an appointment.

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At Elevate Neuro Rehab, we strive to be more than just a service provider; we aim to be a trusted partner in your journey towards improved neurological function and overall well-being. Reach out to us, and let us help you elevate your rehabilitation experience to new heights.

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DIRECTOR / senior occupational therapist

Effie

BSc Occupational Therapy

Since graduating from Curtin University in Western Australia in 2013, Effie has spent her career developing knowledge and skills in the field of neurological rehabilitation. Effie has worked across the public and private health sectors in Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland, helping young and older adults regain independence following neurological injury.

Effie moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2017 and prior to founding Elevate Neuro Rehab (previously known as Coastal CIMT) with her long-time friend Kirstin, worked as the Senior Occupational Therapist on an inpatient rehabilitation ward.

Effie strongly believes that all people living with neurological conditions should have access to innovative and evidence-based therapies – a vision that led to the establishment of Coastal CIMT in late 2019. Effie is highly skilled in upper limb and complex neurological rehab and while she comes with a calm and compassionate nature – she’ll certainly push you to reach your potential.

Effie is passionate about continued learning and when she’s not hard at work with her clients she focuses her energy toward teaching other clinicians. 

Effie understands that your rehab journey doesn’t stop at hospital discharge, and she is here to support you in the long haul to get back to doing the things you love. 

Outside of the workplace you’ll find Effie in the garden or with a book in her hand and her dog Storm by her side.

Effie offers the following services:

  • Neurological upper limb assessment and rehabilitation
  • Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (Adults)
  • Electrical stimulation and biofeedback training including ETS (EMG triggered stimulation) for the rehabilitation of paralysed or weak muscles
  • tDCS – transcranial direct current stimulation (brain stimulation for stroke recovery)
  • Hypertonicity management, including pre and post botulinum toxin assessment and management
  • Home environment assessment and modification
  • Basic and complex assistive technology assessment and prescription
  • Professional Development Workshops in Neuro rehab (Estim, CIMT, Task Specific Practice)
  • Professional Supervision and Mentoring for Occupational Therapists

DIRECTOR / senior Occupational Therapist

Kirstin

BSc Occupational Therapy

Kirstin is a compassionate and dedicated occupational therapist, with a special interest in neurorehabilitation. Graduating from Curtin University in Western Australia in 2013, Kirstin has honed her clinical expertise in various areas, including paediatrics, neurorehabilitation, mental health, acute care, and community-based practice. Her journey led her to England, where she discovered her true passion for upper limb neuro rehab, shaping her into the versatile therapist she is today.

In 2019, Kirstin co-founded Elevate Neuro Rehab with her dear friend and colleague, Effie, to fulfill the growing need for a dedicated allied health neurorehabilitation service on the Sunshine Coast. Elevate Neuro Rehab, formerly known as Coastal CIMT, stands as a testament to their commitment to providing comprehensive upper limb rehab alongside physical rehab, delivered by clinicians with extensive knowledge and experience.

Kirstin deeply understands the significance of our hands and arms in everyday life and the profound impact neurological conditions can have on these vital functions. With her unwavering positivity and can-do attitude, Kirstin wholeheartedly believes in the potential of every individual she works with. Her passion lies in guiding people of all ages to realize their capabilities, build confidence, and reestablish crucial neural connections.

Kirstin’s move to the Sunshine Coast in 2019 was driven by her love for the great outdoors, nature, and the ocean. When she’s not at work, you can find her engaged in various sports, enjoying time in nature and cherishing quality time with her beloved four-legged companion, Luna.

Kirstin offers the following services:

  • Constraint Induced Movement Therapy/ CIMT (Adults)
  • Goal-directed training for helping clients achieve their daily activity goals (e.g. dressing, preparing meals, getting back to work, and managing fatigue)
  • Electrical stimulation including ETS (EMG triggered stimulation), and FES (functional electrical stimulation), for the rehabilitation of weak muscles
  • tDCS – transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
  • Complex and basic equipment prescription
  • NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments
  • NDIS Assistive Technology applications
  • Professional Supervision and Mentoring for Occupational Therapists

ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANT

Ellie

Ellie is currently studying Occupational Therapy at the University of Sunshine Coast and loving every minute of it. Ellie was drawn to pursue a career as an OT through her previous employment, where she worked alongside OT’s in custom building equipment for people with disabilities. During this experience, Ellie visited spinal units and rehab centers, and this is where she found her passion for helping people shine through.

When Ellie’s not at work, she loves to spend her time outdoors, at the beach, travelling and practicing yoga.

occupational furapist

Storm

Storm is our most experienced occupational furapist. He is an expert in providing affection and putting therapy equipment away. When not at work Storm enjoys sunbaking and chasing bush turkeys.

occupational furapist

Luna

Luna is Kirstin’s best four-legged friend and occupational furapist in training. Luna enjoys being around her people and bringing joy and love to everyone she meets. When not at work you can find Luna chewing on sticks, chasing balls, and giving lots of cuddles.
Elevate Neuro Rehab acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We recognise and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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