About Aqua-Moves Physiotherapy

“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save and preserve it” Plato

We Believe:

That every individual has the capacity to learn and improve their quality of life and movement.
In respect, honesty and integrity.
In the importance feeling heard.
That when an individual expands their awareness and understanding of their body, that they are empowered to help themselves.
That this work will change how therapists work in and use water.

Toni Fuller and Lisa Gilkes have worked closely to develop the Neuroaquatics Approach. The principles of Feldenkrais certainly influence this work, however it is also based on the most recent research on motor learning, brain neuroplasticity and pain. “We are both passionate about our work and genuinely care about our clients. Each individual offers us an opportunity to develop and refine this work and we have always enjoyed the collaboration and learning this offers. It is exciting for both of us to develop and share this work.”

Lisa Gilkes

Lisa Gilkes graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 1984. Since that time she has had a variety of private practice and hospital experience and has worked as a subject convener and lecturer for the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.

She has taught Aquatic Physiotherapy to physiotherapy students at both Griffith and Bond Universities for many years. She also works 2 mornings a week at the Pain Centre of Excellence at Spendlove Private Hospital in Southport. She is part of a dynamic team dealing with complex and persistent pain conditions. She is also a Distance Learning Facilitator for the Level 2 Aquatic Physiotherapy Courses run by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. She completed her training as a Feldenkrais Practitioner in June 2016. This training has profoundly influenced and enriched her work as a physiotherapist.

Toni Fuller

Toni Fuller is a physiotherapist and Feldenkrais practitioner with over 50 years’ experience. She trained as a physiotherapist in England, before migrating to Australia. She established a successful private practice in Melbourne working both on land and in water and ran childbirth education classes.

Toni completed the Feldenkrais professional program in 1991, and incorporated Feldenkrais classes and individual sessions into her practice.

Following a relocation to Queensland, in 1994, Toni established a private practice and in 2001, teamed up with Lisa Gilkes to start Aqua-Moves Physiotherapy. Their collaboration bought about the development of Neuroaquatics®, a distinctive way of working with clients, which incorporated The Feldenkrais approach with conventional Aquatic Physiotherapy. This approach provides clients with an experience of movement patterns in water, which transfers to moving on land with more ease and efficiency.

With a specialised interest in working with children, Toni works collaboratively with the parents, families, carers and health professionals in order to obtain the best outcomes for children with special needs. This approach has seen her invited to teach in Japan, and regional Queensland.

Toni is passionate about sharing her approach of working with individuals in water and welcomes new opportunities to do this. Individual consultations with Toni are by arrangement and inquiries about group education or consultation can be made via her mobile or email.