Welcome to Every Stride Physiotherapy
Inclusive Kids & Equestrian Physiotherapy services in Busselton & South West WA.
Every Stride Physiotherapy supports children, horse riders and those living with disabilities to thrive.
Providing Physiotherapy services for children aged 0–12, riders of all abilities and NDIS self- and plan-managed participants.
Rider Clinic Bookings
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Meet Ellen - our Physiotherapist
I’m Ellen — a physiotherapist, rider, mum, and long-time South West local who believes that movement, connection and confidence can change lives.
With over 20 years of experience in paediatrics and disability physiotherapy in rural and remote communities, I’ve supported children, families and adults across our region to move, participate and thrive in their everyday worlds.
Every Stride Physiotherapy brings my two worlds together — blending disability expertise, a fun and engaging therapist with a strong foundation in biomechanics with an understanding of the dynamic movement of the horse. This allows me to support people of all abilities, including para-equestrian and developing riders.
My approach is grounded, kind, inclusive and neuroaffirming. I meet people where they are, working in creative, thoughtful ways that support comfort, confidence and progress.
Whether I’m helping a young child build motor skills or supporting a rider to feel balanced and safe in the saddle, I focus on making therapy meaningful and human.
Outside of work, you’ll find me at our small hobby farm with my horses, kids and dogs, enjoying quiet paddock time with pleanty of mud under my boots - enjoying the rhythm of a rural life.
Experienced Physiotherapy Services
In and out of the saddle.
Where disability physiotherapy meets real life and equestrian experience.
Paediatric Services
Supporting bodies to move, grow and thrive
Physiotherapy for children aged 0–12 years, supporting motor development, coordination and everyday participation.
I work with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities using a playful, neuro-affirming approach.
Therapy is tailored to each child’s strengths, interests and goals. My focus is on helping children and families feel confident, capable and supported in their daily lives.
Services include developmental assessments, therapy sessions, equipment assessment and prescription, and practical home or school programs
Rider Physiotherapy
Balancing riders for harmony and performance
Rider physiotherapy is physio that works on you — so you can be a better rider. We spend so much time thinking about our horse’s strength, balance, fitness and movement. Sometimes it’s important to take a step back and look at our own body and how our strength, mobility, coordination and movement patterns may be influencing what we feel in the saddle.
We start off the horse. We’ll chat about your riding, look at video where helpful, and assess how your body moves. From there, we problem solve together and develop practical strategies and exercises that are specific to you and your riding.
On-horse sessions can then bring it all together, exploring how your body interacts with your horse’s movement and helping you translate those changes back into the saddle.
The goal is helping you become a stronger, more coordinated and adaptable rider, and a kinder, clearer partner for your horse.
Hippotherapy and Equine Assisted Physiotherapy
Hippotherapy is physiotherapy that uses the movement of the horse as part of therapy. The horse gives us something pretty special — repetitive, rhythmic movement that challenges balance, postural control, strength and coordination in ways that are difficult to recreate in a clinic.
Sessions are individualised around each child’s physiotherapy goals, while still leaving plenty of room for play, connection, choice and fun. We work with the horse, rather than simply doing exercises on a horse.
Every Stride’s hippotherapy program is delivered in collaboration with HorsePower Capel, alongside their horses, coaches and volunteers.
It gives us a wonderful space to combine physiotherapy, horses and movement — and help kids build skills that matter in their everyday lives.
Every Stride is built around family — our humans, our horses and the bonds we share. They shape the way we care, connect and support our community.
What we value
At Every Stride Physiotherapy, every person and every journey is unique. Our work is grounded in the importance of being human — showing up as you are, feeling seen, supported and valued.
This is a place where everyone is welcome, where difference is embraced, and where people are given the space to grow, connect and thrive.
Autonomy
Supporting people to make choices about their own bodies, goals and path forward.
Therapy is collaborative, respectful and always centred on what matters most to the person or family.
Inclusion
Creating a space where every body, every ability and every family feels welcome, understood and supported.
Inclusion guides the way we communicate, plan, adapt and connect — with humans and horses alike.
Joy
Celebrating the small wins, the moments of connection, and the spark that movement and horses can bring.
Joy is a powerful driver of engagement, confidence and meaningful progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to address common concerns and queries that people and parents might have.
We offer physiotherapy services for children aged 0–12 years, supporting early development, mobility and participation.
Hippotherapy is suitable for riders up to 60kg in order to keep our horses, rider and side walkers safe.
We also work with riders of all ages and abilities — from young developing riders to adults and para-equestrian athletes — providing tailored support to help each person feel confident, balanced and capable in their movement and riding.
We work across the South West, offering paediatric physiotherapy and equine-assisted services in Busselton and surrounding areas.
Hippotherapy sessions are delivered in partnership with HorsePower Capel, using their safe, supportive facilities and wonderful equine team.
Equestrian Physiotherapy is available from Perth through to the South West, or online for riders who prefer remote support.
Yes. We work with NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants and can provide therapy, reports, goal updates and equipment documentation as needed.
Our average hourly rate is $183.99, aligned with current NDIS pricing.
Our services are comprehensive and uniquely tailored, as the needs of each child or rider can vary.
Please get in touch to discuss your goals and we can guide you toward the most suitable session type and pricing.
Yes
You’ll receive an invoice and receipt for each physiotherapy session, which you can submit to your private health fund to claim eligible rebates.