Neurological rehabilitation in Canberra, stroke, MS, Parkinson's & ABI.
Evidence-based exercise physiology for neurological conditions. We assess functional capacity, apply current evidence for exercise intervention, and build structured programs around what you want to achieve, with referral networks for complex cases.
- Stroke, MS, Parkinson's & ABI
- Functional capacity assessment
- Ground floor access available
- NDIS, DVA & Medicare accepted
Access note: Fitness & Wellbeing Physiology is located on the first floor of Fitness Grand, accessed by stairs. For clients with neurological conditions who cannot use stairs, James can use the ground floor classroom, please mention this when booking and we'll arrange it.
Conditions we treat.
James treats a range of neurological conditions, with referral support for presentations that require a multidisciplinary team setting.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Post-stroke exercise programs to improve strength, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, and functional independence. Early and late-stage rehabilitation.
Stroke rehabMultiple Sclerosis (MS)
Evidence-based exercise for MS focusing on fatigue management, strength, balance, and maintaining functional capacity through periods of relapse and remission.
MS exerciseParkinson's Disease
Progressive exercise programs targeting motor function, balance, gait, and quality of life. Evidence strongly supports structured exercise for slowing functional decline in Parkinson's.
Parkinson's exerciseAcquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Rehabilitation for ABI including TBI and hypoxic brain injury, functional capacity assessment, graded exercise, fatigue management, and NDIS plan support.
ABI rehabOur referral network
For presentations that are too complex for a sole-practitioner setting, James has referral relationships with Canberra neurologists, physiotherapists, and multidisciplinary rehab teams. You won't be left without a pathway.
Referral availableNot sure if we can help?
Neurological rehab is highly individual. Call James directly to discuss your situation before booking, it's the best way to know whether Fitness & Wellbeing Physiology is the right fit.
Call 0418 153 608What a neurological initial assessment looks like.
Every neurological client starts with a comprehensive 60-minute assessment. We don't jump straight into exercise, we take the time to understand the full picture first.
This covers your functional limitations and what activities of daily living are affected, a review of the evidence base for exercise in your specific condition, a detailed functional capacity assessment to establish your baseline, your goals and what you want to get out of treatment, and a structured short and long-term treatment plan built around your NDIS plan (if applicable), your goals, and the current evidence.
Understand your limitations
What can't you do now? What were you doing before? What do carers, family, or your treating team observe?
Review the evidence
What does the current research say about exercise for your condition? What intensities, modalities, and frequencies are supported?
Functional capacity & goal-setting
Objective testing of your current capacity, then building a plan around your goals, not a generic protocol.
Neurological conditions & NDIS funding.
Many neurological conditions qualify for NDIS funding, and exercise physiology sits within the Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living support category (15_200_0126_1_3). As an unregistered NDIS provider, Fitness & Wellbeing Physiology can see self-managed and plan-managed participants directly, no agency approval required.
For participants with neurological conditions, exercise physiology support can be justified under goals relating to improved physical function, maintaining independence, community participation, and reducing reliance on supports over time. James writes detailed progress reports and plan-review FCAs that clearly evidence functional outcomes.
Remedial Massage under NDIS: As an MMA-accredited allied health professional, James can also provide remedial massage as a therapeutic support under NDIS (Therapeutic Supports, 15_037_0128_1_3) for eligible participants.
Why exercise is core neurological care.
Across stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and acquired brain injury, the modern evidence tells one story: structured exercise improves function, fitness, fatigue and quality of life, and for progressive conditions like Parkinson's, sustained vigorous exercise is one of the few interventions associated with slower symptom progression. Neurological rehabilitation is long-haul work, which is why programs here are built for consistency: 1:1 sessions, realistic progressions, family and support-worker involvement where helpful, and NDIS-ready reporting throughout.
Every program starts from a functional assessment, transfers, walking capacity, balance, fatigue patterns, and builds toward the goals that actually matter to you, whether that's community walking, driving readiness support, falls confidence or returning to work.
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