Nimble impactful coordinated human endurance
Neurological Physiotherapy supported by pain science & trauma informed care
..available at home, in the community and via telehealth.
Niche Neuro Therapy VALUES
Niche Neuro Therapy's values are N I C H E..
NIMBLE - Getting things done, or finding others who can efficiently. Quick, light and agile in movement or action. Resourceful.
IMPACTFUL - Working on things that matter, and making sure it's effective. Powerful effect, strong, marked impression. Is Influential.
COORDINATED - Working as a team, providing choice, collaboration and transparency. Organised to work together in harmony, sync or balance.
HUMAN - Individualised and ethical care, with reciprocal bodily and mental respect. A human being, a person, an individual.
ENDURANCE - Long term goals and pursuits, with resilience to challenges. Withstands adversity, or stress. Sustains prolonged effort.
About ME
Hi! I'm Kate Barraclough, a Neurological Physiotherapist with a decade+ of experience.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne in 2010 (along with a clinicians prize), I began my career at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, where I gained invaluable experience working across neurology, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopaedic and amputee wards. I have since worked primarily in Neurological private practice at major clinics across Melbourne, complemented by work on stroke clinical research trials (AVERT and Task-AT Home), and earlier experience in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. In 2022, I completed a Professional Certificate in Pain Sciences through the University of South Australia, and since 2023, I have completed ongoing additional training to become trauma informed through the BlueKnot Foundation, deepening my ability to deliver care that addresses people as a whole, not just their neurological symptoms. I am disability and neuro-affirming, and hope to empower people living with neurological conditions to lead active lives that are safe, sustainable and enjoyable. In my active leisure time I rock-climb, hike, dance, snow-ski, swim and boogie-board in the surf.