The Neuro Practice

20/08/2026

Join Our Team - Exercise Physiologist

🧠 Looking for your next clinical challenge in neurological rehabilitation?

The Neuro Practice is looking for an enthusiastic Exercise Physiologist to join our established, close-knit multidisciplinary team in Bendigo.

This is an opportunity to work with a varied and meaningful neurological and disability caseload, including ABI/TBI, cerebral palsy, SCI, Parkinson’s, MS, MND, stroke, deconditioning, gait and postural conditions and chronic pain.

Your work can extend well beyond the clinic, with opportunities across:

• Gym-based rehabilitation & 1:1 programs
• Hydrotherapy
• Home & community rehabilitation
• Sporting participation & community integration
• Family education and equipment recommendations

You’ll have clinical autonomy, a strong referral base and plenty of opportunity to develop your neurological rehabilitation skills while working alongside experienced physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.

We support ongoing growth through mentoring, regular internal in-services, collaboration and funded external CPD.

The role:
📍 Bendigo
📅 Flexible part time role
⏰ Days and hours negotiable
💰 Attractive remuneration & benefits

If you’re an EP who enjoys meaningful rehabilitation, clinical variety and working in a genuinely collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply via SEEK (https://au.seek.com/job/94952047)

Join our neuro team! Part-time role working with diverse neurological conditions in a supportive, collaborative environment. Choose your hours.

15/07/2026

🪂 Celebrating our clients living life to the fullest!
We love it when our clients invite us to celebrate their wins outside the clinic - and this one is a great example. With his permission, we're sharing this incredible para-sailing video featuring one of our own amazing clients, Simon!
Moments like these are exactly why we do what we do. Rehabilitation isn't just about the exercises in the clinic - it's about getting back to (or discovering!) the things that make life feel full and exciting again.
Well done to you for chasing this adventure - we're so proud of you Simon! 🌊✈️

16/06/2026

🧠💪 Our team never stops learning - and we think that's something worth celebrating!

Two weeks ago, our physiotherapists and exercise physiologists headed over to Elevate O & P for an incredible shared learning session with orthotist/prosthetists Martin Byrne and Robin Forrest. And wow - what a morning it was! 🙌

Martin and Robin walked our team through the world of orthotics and prosthetics in a way that was genuinely eye-opening. We explored:
👟 AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses) - custom-fitted braces that support the foot and ankle, helping people with conditions like foot drop, spasticity, or weakness to walk more safely and efficiently
🦵 KAFOs (Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses) - longer braces that extend support up to the knee, often used for people with more complex lower limb paralysis or instability
🦾 Prosthetic limbs - and the incredible, detailed process that goes into customising each device to fit an individual's unique anatomy, lifestyle, and goals

What struck our team most was just how much craft, precision, and person-centred thinking goes into every single device. These aren't off-the-shelf solutions - they're carefully tailored to each individual, and understanding that process makes us far better clinicians for our clients who use them every day.

A huge thank you to Martin and Robin from Elevate O & P for sharing your expertise so generously. We left inspired, informed, and even more motivated to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. 🌟

08/05/2026

💪 Looking for a supportive, supervised exercise group?

The Neuro Practice runs a weekly circuit-style exercise group designed to improve strength, balance, walking quality and endurance for people of all abilities.

✅ Station/circuit-style format (~3 mins per station)
✅ Built-in progressions & regressions
✅ Supportive, inclusive environment
✅ Carers welcome
✅ Closely supervised by experienced clinicians

📍 Peter Krenz Leisure Centre (PKLC) Group Fitness Room, Eaglehawk
🕐 Wednesdays | 1:00pm–1:45pm

Funding options available including NDIS, TAC, private health & health insurance packages.

📞 (03) 5446 2027
📧 [email protected]

Contact us for more information or to discuss suitability for the group.

12/04/2026

Yesterday was World Parkinson’s Day - and while the date has passed, the conversation doesn’t have to.
Parkinson’s disease affects over 10 million people worldwide. It’s more than tremors - it shapes how people move, speak, sleep, and experience the world around them. For those living with it, and for the families and carers who show up every day, awareness isn’t a one-day event. It’s ongoing.
At The Neuro Practice, we are privileged to work with people navigating Parkinson’s - and what we see, more than anything, is how much it means to feel understood. To not have to explain yourself. To have people in your corner who get it.
So if you missed yesterday, here’s your reminder: share a kind word, check in on someone, or simply take a moment to learn something new about what life with Parkinson’s looks like. Small acts of awareness ripple further than we think. 💙

20/02/2026

✨ Welcome Mikayla to The Neuro Practice! ✨

We’re thrilled to introduce Mikayla Tunley, who joins our team after graduating from La Trobe University, Bendigo in 2025 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

Mikayla has a strong passion for neurological physiotherapy and brings this focus into her clinical work with us. She has a particular interest in:
🧠 Stroke rehabilitation
🧠 Progressive neurological conditions
🧠 Movement retraining, strengthening, balance and gait rehabilitation
🧠 Task-specific exercise programs

Outside of neurological physiotherapy, Mikayla also brings:
🏊‍♀️ 4 years’ experience as a swim teacher (with Learn to Swim qualifications)
🧘‍♀️ Clinical Pilates experience, maintaining strong musculoskeletal foundations

We’re excited to have her on board and can’t wait for our community to meet her!

📞 To book an appointment with Mikayla, contact us at The Neuro Practice.

03/02/2026

✨ Welcome to the Team, Corey! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Corey Van Aken, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, to The Neuro Practice 👋

Corey graduated from La Trobe University (Bendigo) in 2023 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Master of Exercise Physiology. Since then, he’s gained experience across Sunbury, Kyneton and Bendigo in both public and private settings, working with paediatric and adult clients using fun, play-based and highly person-centred exercise approaches.

Corey is a natural problem-solver who genuinely enjoys making exercise engaging and meaningful. He’s passionate about helping people manage their health, work towards their goals, and feel confident and empowered through movement 💪

We’re thrilled to have Corey on board and can’t wait for our clients to benefit from his energy, skills and thoughtful approach to care.

31/12/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from The Neuro Practice ✨🎉

Hello 2026! 👋
As we step into a new year, we’d like to say a huge thank you to our incredible clients and families for being part of our community 💚

A new year brings fresh goals, continued progress, and new possibilities - and we’re looking forward to supporting you every step of the way.

Here’s to a healthy, hopeful, and positive year ahead 🧠💪
🎆 Happy New Year from The Neuro Practice 🎆

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Neuro Practice ✨🎄

Wishing all our clients, families, carers, and support teams a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your rehabilitation journey this year - it’s a privilege we never take for granted 💚

We hope today is filled with moments of joy, rest, connection, and maybe a little too much dessert 🎅🍰
Enjoy the day, take it slow, and we’ll see you soon.

🎁 Merry Christmas from all of us at The Neuro Practice 🎁

16/12/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Closure Notice – The Neuro Practice ✨🎄

The festive season is almost here, and even our phones need a little rest!

🎅 The Neuro Practice will be closed from:
🕓 4:00pm Tuesday 23rd December 2025
➡️ Reopening at 8:30am Monday 5th January 2026

During this time, our clinic will be closed, phones won’t be answered, and emails will be taking a well-earned holiday too 📵📧

We’ll be back in the New Year refreshed, recharged, and ready to support you in 2026 💪🧠

Thank you for another wonderful year. Wishing all our clients and families a safe, happy, and relaxing Christmas and New Year 🎁🎇

See you in 2026! 🎉