PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Meet the team
Jessica Kastel
Founder and Physiotherapist
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise Rehabilitation)
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Jessica discovered her passion for helping children while working as an Exercise
Physiologist at an after-school gym for kids and teenagers with disabilities. After
completing her Physiotherapy degree, Jessica spent four months in Los Angeles
training in a wide range of therapeutic interventions. Jessica returned home to work
at an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary clinic for children with neurological
conditions and rare genetic conditions.
In 2019, Jessica started Summit Rehab to expand her knowledge and clinical skills
in the assessment and treatment of neurological and developmental conditions.
Jessica is passionate about encouraging kids to work hard and push themselves,
while also having a lot of fun.
Jessica has completed a number of continuing education courses with therapists
from around the world:
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• Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) – Introductory Level C
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• Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) Level 2 (Ramon Cuevas)
• Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME) Level 1 (Simona DeMarchi)
• MEDEK Level 1 (Ester Fink)
• Maximise neuroplasticity and minimise maladaptive habits in children and
teenagers with Cerebral Palsy (Pia Stampe)
• Surface EMG Biofeedback for assessment and treatment in Neurorehabilitation
(Pia Stampe)
• Paediatric Gait Analysis Orthotic Management Training (Elaine Owens)
• Intensive therapy, cerebral palsy and Neuroplasticity (Pia Stampe)
• If you can’t breathe you can’t function (Mary Massary)
• Total Motion Release (TMR) (Susan Blum)
• Advancing Skills in paediatric physiotherapy - Cerebral Palsy (Monash
University)
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• Posture and Torso Alignment in Paediatric Orthopaedic Development: Theratogs Level 1
Jasmin Grey
Physiotherapist
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Jasmin began her physiotherapy career working in private practice seeing a mix of
adults and children within the musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular fields.
However, she knew paediatrics was where she wanted to be.
In 2020, Jasmin began working at an internationally-renowned multi-disciplinary
clinic for children with neurological and rare genetic conditions. Jasmin is passionate
about inclusion. She loves helping kids with adaptive equipment and working with
kids to increase their participation in sports.
Jasmin began working at Summit Rehab in 2023 and hasn’t looked back since!
Jasmin has completed a number of professional development courses:
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• Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) – Introductory Level C​
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• Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Intro Level B
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• Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Intro Level A
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• Enhancing Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy - Introductory Course (Monash University)
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• Advancing Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy - Cerebral Palsy (Monash University)
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• Rebound Therapy Training
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• Posture and Torso Alignment in Paediatric Orthopaedic Development: Theratogs Level 1
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• Advanced Paediatric Gait Analysis (Elaine Owen)
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• Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management: An Optimal Segment
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• Kinematic and Alignment Approach to Rehabilitation (Elaine Owen)
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• Overview of Neurological Splinting (Second Skin)
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• Mental Health at Work Training (Black Dog Institute)
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• Unpacking Critical Reflection (EPEC Education)
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• Child Protection - Duty of Care and reporting obligations (EPEC Education)
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• Fundamentals of Culturally Responsive Practice in the Disability Context (SSI DiversityTraining)
