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Empowering Lives Through Neuro Physiotherapy in Coffs Harbour

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NeuroABLE Physiotherapy, part of Health on High, offers care and rehabilitation for clients with neurological and complex disability, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, progressive neurological disorders CP, Spina Bifida, FND, hypermobility conditions and neurodevelopmental conditions. Led by Helena Axelsson, an internationally trained neuro physiotherapist, we help clients regain independence, mobility, and confidence. With full access to our specialised advanced gym facilities and flexible in-clinic, home or community programs, we provide rehabilitation options rarely available locally.
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Skill You Can Trust

Meet Helena Axelsson

Helena Axelsson leads NeuroABLE Physiotherapy with over a decade of experience and Masters-level training in neurological physiotherapy. She has treated clients internationally, covering stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, progressive disorders, genetic disorders, Spina Bifida, hEDS/hypermobility, neurodevelopmental conditions, functional neurological conditions, and complex disabilities.

Helena’s approach is collaborative, compassionate and goal-focused. She works closely with clients, carers, families and other allied health professionals to deliver tailored programs that make a meaningful difference in daily life.

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Tailored Care for Every Ability

About NeuroABLE Physiotherapy

NeuroABLE Physiotherapy provides targeted rehabilitation for people living with neurological conditions or complex disabilities. Helena works with clients aged 8 years and over. We focus on improving mobility, independence and daily participation through:
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Evidence-based exercise programs and therapeutic techniques.
Specialist equipment, including all forms of mobility and home based AT, tilt tables, ceiling hoists and a rehab treadmill.
Flexible delivery in clinic, home or community.
Collaborative care with carers and other allied health professionals.
Education and training for carers and families.
Our goal is to help clients overcome challenges, maximise potential and achieve meaningful outcomes.
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Navigating Neurological Conditions Together

Whether you’re recovering from a traumatic brain injury or managing a long-term condition like Huntington’s disease, our dedicated team is here to help. We provide targeted physiotherapy for a diverse range of neurological conditions.
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Acquired Brain & Spinal Conditions

  • Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / acquired brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury: traumatic, congenital (e.g. Spina Bifida), degenerative (e.g. Cervical Myelopathy), inflammatory/infectious, or ischaemic
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Progressive & Degenerative Neurological Conditions

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Motor Neurone Disease (MND) / ALS
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
  • Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)
  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia
  • Dystonias
  • Stiff Person Syndrome
  • Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Dementia (incl. Alzheimer’s)
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Functional & Complex Presentations

  • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
  • Complex disability and mixed neurological presentations
  • hEDS/Hypermobility syndromes impacting function
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Developmental/Neuromotor Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Neurodevelopmental conditions affecting motor function (e.g. Autism spectrum disorder with motor involvement; ADHD with coordination issues)
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders (motor-impacting)

  • Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, and other neurodevelopmental conditions where motor function, posture, or mobility are affected
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Hypermobility & hEDS

  • Hypermobility Spectrum presentations
  • Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos-type presentations (hEDS)
  • Joint instability, pain, and fatigue related to connective tissue conditions
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Benefits of NeuroABLE Physiotherapy

NeuroABLE Physiotherapy helps clients and carers achieve outcomes that truly improve daily life:

By combining Helena’s experience, evidence-based therapies and state-of-the-art equipment, clients gain confidence, skills and strategies that support long-term participation and quality of life.

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Personalised Neuro Rehabilitation & Support

Part of Health on High Since 1994

NeuroABLE Physiotherapy is part of Health on High, which has cared for the Coffs Harbour community since 1994. Our physiotherapists, hand therapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists work together under one roof, so NeuroABLE clients can access joined-up care when they need it.

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Practical guidance on neurological rehabilitation, mobility and independence, so clients and carers have the tools to support recovery and everyday participation.
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NeuroABLE Physiotherapy FAQs

Many clients and carers have similar questions about neurological physiotherapy. Here’s what you need to know to feel confident about starting therapy and making progress.

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Neurological physiotherapy focuses on quality of life by improving movement, function, and independence for people living with neurological conditions. At NeuroABLE, our compassionate team combines evidence-based exercises, personalised programs and specialist equipment to address mobility, posture and daily life skills.

Helena works with clients aged 8 years and over. NeuroABLE Physiotherapy is for people living with neurological conditions or complex disabilities, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and cerebral palsy. You can book directly or be referred by your GP or specialist.

Our clinic features advanced rehabilitation equipment, including tilt tables for graded weight-bearing and standing practice, ceiling hoists for safe transfers, or for assisted walking on our rehab treadmill which allows both up and down slopes, walking backwards and speed variety! These tools allow us to provide therapies not commonly available locally, enhancing safety, effectiveness and client confidence throughout physiotherapy.

Many clients benefit from combining neurological physiotherapy with allied services such as occupational therapy, speech pathology, exercise physiology, or hand therapy. Linking these services allows for a holistic, evidence-based approach, helping clients improve strength, coordination and independence across multiple areas of daily life.

Book Your NeuroABLE Physiotherapy Appointment

NeuroABLE Physiotherapy, part of Health on High, is the trusted choice for neurological and complex disability physiotherapy in Coffs Harbour. Helena Axelsson and our advanced equipment programs help clients improve mobility, independence and quality of life.