FAQ's & Referrals
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Bodywise Occupational Therapy is a trauma-informed mental health OT practice focused on supporting nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, independence, daily functioning, and meaningful participation in life.
Bodywise combines occupational therapy with body-based, nervous system-informed approaches to support the whole person. Therapy is tailored to the individual and may include sensory regulation, practical supports, emotional regulation strategies, movement, mindfulness, and creative or experiential approaches.
Somatic Experiencing™ is a body-based therapeutic approach that focuses on supporting nervous system regulation following stress, overwhelm, trauma, or chronic dysregulation. It helps individuals build greater awareness, safety, and connection within their bodies and daily lives.
Funding & Referrals
Yes. Bodywise supports self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants where occupational therapy funding is included within the participant’s plan.
Bodywise is able to support clients under a range of funding pathways including:
- NDIS (Self-Managed & Plan-Managed)
- Medicare Chronic Condition Care Plans
- Mental Health Care Plans (pending endorsement approval)
- DVA
- Private Health
- Self-Funded Services
No formal referral is required. Referrals from GPs, support coordinators, allied health professionals, psychologists, and other providers are welcome.
Therapy Sessions
Sessions are tailored to each individual’s goals, needs, and nervous system capacity. Therapy may include emotional regulation support, sensory strategies, practical life skills, nervous system regulation work, community-based support, mindfulness, movement, creative activities, and functional capacity support.
Equine-assisted occupational therapy involves working alongside horses in a calm, grounded environment to support nervous system regulation, confidence, emotional awareness, connection, and sensory processing. Sessions are ground-based only and no riding is involved.
Home and community visits may be available depending on location and participant needs. recommendations and training.
Common Questions
Bodywise supports adults experiencing a range of psychosocial, developmental, intellectual, sensory, and mental health challenges. This may include autism, intellectual disability, anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, sensory processing differences, and emotional regulation difficulties.
That’s completely okay. Therapy can move slowly and at a pace that feels manageable for you. Initial sessions often focus on building safety, comfort, trust, and understanding your individual needs.
You can contact Bodywise via the website enquiry form or email to discuss your needs, referrals, funding options, and current availability.
Referral Options
Bodywise Occupational Therapy offers a range of referral and funding options.
Referrals may be required when accessing services through:
- DVA
- Private Health
- Medicare – Mental Health Care Plans (pending endorsement approval)
- Self-Funded
- NDIS (Self-Managed & Plan-Managed only).
If you are unsure which option is most appropriate for your situation, please feel welcome to get in touch and we can help guide you through the available pathways.
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