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Registered NDIS provider · QLD1300 367 014
BirchALLIED HEALTH
Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy

Allied health that helps you reach your goals.

Neurodiversity-affirming allied health providers, right here in QLD. We’re your partners in occupational therapy and physiotherapy — in our office, in your home, or by telehealth.

Not sure where to begin? Call 1300 367 014 — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Registered & accredited withWe love NDISAHPRA and National BoardsOccupational Therapy Australia member 2024Queensland Alliance for Mental Health
Who we help
Individuals of all ages — with a current focus on complex psychosocial support and mental health.
What we offer
Occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Speech therapy and counselling are planned for the future.
Where
Gold Coast, Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Beaudesert — office, home visits or telehealth.
How to start
Book physiotherapy online, send a referral form, or call us on 1300 367 014.
Start here

Four ways people find us. Follow the one that fits.

Every path leads to the same place — a conversation with a person who can help.

Our services

Two disciplines, one plan built around you.

Occupational therapy assessment

Occupational Therapy

Led by Emmy Baert, a Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Focused, specialised care in complex psychosocial support and mental health — helping you live your life to the fullest, with independence and a sense of achievement.

  • Equipment prescriptions
  • Functional Capacity Assessments
  • Complex home modifications
  • Complex psychosocial & mental health support
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Physiotherapy

Evidence-based exercise, manual therapy, education and advice — helping you restore, maintain and maximise physical strength, function and wellbeing. Young or old, the goal is the same: strength, mobility and independence.

  • Pain relief and improved mobility
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Chronic condition management
  • Post-surgery recovery
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Physiotherapy session

In the future we hope to provide speech therapy and counselling services. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll be in touch when they’re available.

Getting started

Three steps, in plain English.

If you’re seeking physiotherapy, you can skip straight to step three and book online.

Get in touch
Complete our online referral form, use the contact form, or call 1300 367 014.
We confirm your details
We'll get in touch to confirm your information and check that we're the right fit for what you need.
Schedule your appointment
Together we'll create a tailored treatment plan, and choose whether we meet in our office, at your home, or by telehealth.
Eligibility

Who can use our services.

Funding in detail
NDIS participants
We're a registered NDIS provider, so participants are welcome for both occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
Home Care Packages
Clients with a home care package can access our allied health services.
Private funding
You don't need to be on a scheme to see us — privately funded clients are welcome.
Medicare
Please note that only our physiotherapy services are covered under Medicare.
Our team

A close-knit team with a big heart.

Meet the team
Emmy Baert, Senior Occupational Therapist
Emmy Baert
Senior Occupational Therapist

A background in psychology, then a shift to occupational therapy in 2015 to engage more directly with client needs. As someone who is neurodiverse, Emmy embraces neuro-affirming therapy approaches. Registered with AHPRA, OTA and QAMH.

Utkarsha Tambe, Physiotherapist
Utkarsha Tambe
Physiotherapist

Our newest member and the first physiotherapist on the team. Utkarsha completed a Master of Science in Sports and Exercise in 2020, and has worked in the aged care sector since then, running wellness programs and falls management classes.

We’re eager to grow

We welcome new professionals who share our passion for making a difference — alongside an administrative team and dedicated support staff.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Please reach out if you can’t find an answer to your question — get in touch.

Who is eligible to use your allied health services?

Our services are available to individuals who are participants in the NDIS, those with private funding, and clients with home care packages. Please note that only our physiotherapy services are covered under Medicare.

What are the steps to initiate services?

Reach out by completing our contact form or our online referral form. Once you've submitted your details, we'll get in touch to confirm your information and schedule an appointment. If you're seeking physiotherapy, you can book your appointment online directly.

What are the credentials of your team?

Our senior occupational therapist is a certified healthcare practitioner holding advanced degrees in psychology and occupational therapy, with registrations with AHPRA, OTA and QAMH. All of our other clinicians are fully registered and accredited in their respective fields.

Ready to start? We’ll take it from here.

Complete our referral form and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Or call us — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

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