Gabrielle Chang - Paediatric Physiotherapist
The Short Version
Gabbi is passionate about working with kids and their families and has 10 years of paediatric experience. Her paediatric career started at a not-for-profit organisation where she worked under the Key Worker Model, gaining invaluable insight and education from an incredible team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Early Educators and Psychologists. She has carried this knowledge into her private practice career, always looking at the child as a whole person. Gabbi is also a mother of three herself, so brings the knowledge and understanding of the reality of juggling the many responsibilities of being a busy parent.
Outside of work she enjoys bush walking, reading and spending quality time with friends.
Approach to Therapy
- Play-based therapy incorporating a child’s skills and interests
- Holistic approach, considering the child as a whole person, their overall wellbeing, and their participation in and enjoyment of life
- Family-centred approach, considering family goals, needs and dynamics
- Accessible treatment options that can be easily replicated at home and in the community
- Collaborative intervention with other treating therapists
- Advocating for participation in community activities and sports
Areas of Interest
- Pre-walking skills and early intervention
- Pre-diagnosis and developmental delays
- Complex disability
- Bike riding
- Hydrotherapy
- Group-based therapy
Professional Excellence
Educational Journey
- Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement Major)
- Master of Physiotherapy
Professional Development Courses
- Enhancing Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy - Monash University online course
- Paediatric Physiotherapy Level 1
- Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination training
