About The Brain Physio
Hi, I'm Monique.
I'm a neurological physiotherapist and brain health consultant with over a decade of experience in hospitals across Australia and the UK, private practice and community care.
Today I focus on what I’m most passionate about:
- Helping people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) understand and retrain their nervous system, and move onto a recovery pathway, however long they’ve had it
- Helping people understand and optimise their brain health, so they can live a long and healthy life
- Showing people how preventable many common neurological conditions are
- Advocating for better FND care in Australia
I want to help people understand their brain and nervous system, so they can make the most of their strengths and live the best life they can.
The Brain Physio
Monique’s journey
From a stroke unit in Perth to FND and brain health education by telehealth.
2014
Graduated in physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) with Distinction, Curtin University.
2015
A stroke unit in Perth
In my first year working, I worked alongside a neurologist with a real passion for FND. She showed me how misunderstood people with FND had been, how rewarding it is to work with them, and that they can make a full recovery. That’s where my passion for FND began.
Over a decade
Australia and the UK
Hospitals, private practice and community disability services.
2021
Specialising in the brain
Graduate Certificate of Neurological Rehabilitation, Edith Cowan University.
2022
Clinical radiology training
Brain Imaging and Brain Function for Rehabilitation Clinicians, with Ettie Ben-Shabbat.
December 2023
Opening The Brain Physio
I opened my own practice to give people with neurological conditions the time and understanding they deserve. It began as home-visiting neurological rehabilitation, and grew into a multidisciplinary therapy team supporting people across Perth.
2024
Focusing on FND
FND Boot Camp with Re-Active PT, Basic Bobath (IBITA), and Walk on the Ward with Me, a clinical radiology course with Dr Ettie Ben-Shabbat.
2026
Burnout, and a reset
By early 2026 I was burnt out. Long, complex recruitment processes and managing multiple staff had taken their toll, and I’d learnt which parts of the business drained my energy and which gave it back. I took May and June off to step back and rethink my direction, and made a tree change to beautiful southern WA. I realised I wanted the freedom to travel, and a way of working that supports my wellbeing, and that working online makes both possible. I came back part-time in July and started planning what came next.
October 2026
A new direction
I moved The Brain Physio in a new direction. I now work on my own, without a team, and focus on what I love most, which is an education-based approach to FND and brain health, by telehealth. I help people understand FND and their nervous system, and give them the skills to retrain it. Over my years in neurological rehabilitation I also kept seeing the same pattern, with people who hadn’t been able to look after their brain health before a neurological diagnosis. That’s why brain health and preventing neurological disease are now a big part of my work.
2026
Still learning
Let’s Talk FND, a six-week online course for health professionals, and an in-depth FND weekend course with Re-Active (in progress).
Today
The Brain Physio
FND and brain health education and support, 100% by telehealth, for people across Australia.
Qualifications and registration
- Graduate Certificate of Neurological RehabilitationEdith Cowan University, 2021
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) with DistinctionCurtin University, 2014
- FND Boot CampRe-Active PT, 2024
- Brain Imaging and Brain Function for Rehabilitation CliniciansEttie Ben-Shabbat, 2022
- Brain imaging course: Walk on the Ward with MeDr Ettie Ben-Shabbat, 2024
- Basic BobathIBITA, 2024
- Explain Pain and Graded Motor ImageryDavid Butler and Tim Cocks
- Brain Bytes memberMonthly professional development on FND and complex neurological conditions
- AHPRA registrationPHY0001937391. Check the public register
Why FND
“I developed my passion for FND on a stroke unit in 2015. So many people had been told nothing could be done, yet with the right understanding and a confident plan, they got better. Now I want everyone with FND to have that chance, and everyone to know how much of their brain health is in their hands.”
Monique Davies, Neurological Physiotherapist and Brain Health Consultant
How I work
Understanding first
You'll leave each session knowing what's happening and why. Questions are always welcome.
The whole person
Your assessment looks at six areas that can affect your nervous system. These are physical, sensory, lifestyle, autonomic, motor control and psychosocial.
Working together
I work alongside your GP, neurologist and local team, and refer on when you need support outside my scope.
Why brain health matters
Much of it is in your hands
Many common neurological conditions are linked to things we can change. That’s why brain health sits at the heart of what I do.
of dementia cases, including Alzheimer’s disease, could be prevented or delayed
By addressing 14 risk factors across a lifetime. Lancet Commission, 2024
of Parkinson’s disease cases in men linked to preventable risk factors
23% in women. Payami et al., npj Parkinson’s Disease, 2023
Your first appointment
Every client starts with a 90 minute initial consultation. It's where we get to know your story and decide on the best next step together.
Book online
Choose a time that suits you. A confirmation and intake form arrive by email.
Prepare
Complete the form, gather any reports, and download the Microsoft Teams app on an up-to-date device. Then test your camera and find a quiet space. Telehealth guide
Talk it through
Your history, symptoms and goals, and we may look at how you move.
Your plan
A clear recommendation, such as single sessions or a session pack, a brain health plan, care coordination or a referral elsewhere.
Fees and funding
| FND or brain health consultations | $279 per hour |
| Initial consultation (90 minutes) | $418.50 |
| FND 6 session pack (after your first three sessions) | $1,500 |
| FND Care Coordination* | $120 per week |
Initial consultations are 90 minutes. For FND, your second session is usually 90 minutes too, and we’ll talk about what suits you.
*Care coordination can be tailored to your needs. We’ll discuss this with you.
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD).
Funding options
- Private fee paying
- Private health insurance (gap applies)
- Medicare Chronic Disease Management plan (gap applies)
- NDIS: self-managed and plan-managed
- Workers' compensation and Insurance Commission of WA