Paediatric Physiotherapy Mobile Service for Melbourne's South-East
Compassionate and expert care to help your child shine bright!
meet our paediatric physiotherapist
Director and Principal Paediatric Physiotherapist: Hirumi Ranabahu
Hirumi is a passionate and experienced paediatric physiotherapist who has a special interest in working with babies and infants with delayed movement skills such as rolling, crawling and walking as well as supporting children with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions. She is committed to providing early intervention to help children achieve their developmental milestones and optimise long-term outcomes.
Adopting a family-centered, goal-directed approach, she ensures that every child and family receives personalised, high-quality care suited to their specific needs. Her warm, play-based methods foster a fun and engaging environment, recognising that children learn best when they are having fun!
With extensive knowledge and experience, she has honed her expertise in providing exceptional care to babies and children of all ages and abilities. Her diverse background spans community health, the disability sector, paediatric private practice, the Department of Education, and public hospital settings.
When she's not working, you'll find her travelling the world, getting lost in a good book, hiking, or enjoying competitive boardgame nights with friends and family.
Bachelor of Applied Science / Masters in Physiotherapy Practice
(La Trobe University)
Masters in Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice
(Monash University)
Dynamic Movement Intervention level A certified
what conditions do we see?
Baby Physiotherapy:
Atypical Movement Patterns:
Baby Physiotherapy:
- Head tilt or preference to look to one side caused by tightening of neck muscles (Torticollis)
- Flat spot on the side or back of the head (Plagiocephaly) related to positioning before, during or after birth
- Reduced tummy time tolerance
- Prematurity and failure to thrive
Motor Skill Delays:
Atypical Movement Patterns:
Baby Physiotherapy:
- Delays in reaching age-appropriate milestones. This includes rolling, crawling, walking, jumping
- Asymmetries of movement (differences between the left and right side of the body)
Atypical Movement Patterns:
Atypical Movement Patterns:
Hypermobility and Low Muscle Tone:
- Walking with feet turned inwards or outwards
- Knocked knee or bow legged appearance
- Excessively flat feet
- Toe-walking
- Limping
- Bottom-shuffling or knee walking
- Unusual running style
- Post surgery/fracture/botox management
Hypermobility and Low Muscle Tone:
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Conditions:
Hypermobility and Low Muscle Tone:
We can support your child with hypermobility and connective tissue related challenges. This includes management of:
- Pain
- Weakness
- Dysautonomia
- Reduced coordination/body awareness
- Fatigue
- Poor posture
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Conditions:
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Conditions:
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Conditions:
We support children who present with conditions that cause global developmental delays and movement dysfunction. This includes:
- Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injury
- Genetic conditions including trisomy 21, neuromuscular conditions and other rare syndromes
Neurodivergence:
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Conditions:
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Conditions:
- Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with associated sensory processing, motor and/or functional challenges
Health professionals - want to refer a patient?
Please fill this intake form if you are a GP, Paediatrician, MCHN, or any other health professional who would like to refer a patient:
Where do we service?
Shine Bright Paediatric Physiotherapy offers mobile physiotherapy services to the City of Knox, Monash, Yarra Ranges Shire, Whitehorse, Maroondah, Greater Dandenong, Frankston and surrounds.
our values:
Partnering with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to create personalised, holistic care plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
We aim to approach every situation and interaction with warmth, kindness, and patience, to foster a nurturing and compassionate environment so families feel safe, supported and respected.
Empowerment is a core principle in our practice, where we strive to equip parents and caregivers with the tools, knowledge and confidence to actively support their child's development and advocate for their wellbeing.
We believe that every achievement, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. We hope to provide a positive, uplifting atmosphere where children and families can take pride in their hard work and successes.
