POSITIVE MOTION REHABILITATION PROVIDING Holistic Services in

Kingston, Tuggeranong & BRUCE (ICON) 

One Practice: Two Specialisations

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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ONCOLOGY/ LYMPHOEDEMA/ LIPOEDEMA

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HOME TO PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPECIALISED ONCOLOGY CARE

Positive Motion Rehabilitation, at multiple locations through Canberra, is your friendly local hub for Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, Oncology, Lymphoedema and Lipoedema care, all under one supportive roof. With two specialisations working side by side, we’ve created a true one-stop shop for holistic rehabilitation that puts your wellbeing first. Our team combines years of experience, genuine care, and a strong cross-disciplinary approach that means you never lose momentum in your recovery. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from injury, navigating the effects of cancer treatment, or working towards better function and mobility, we’re here with proven, personalised support. At Positive Motion Rehabilitation, Kingston Physiotherapy and Positive Motion Physiotherapy come together to give the ACT community a seamless, science-backed and compassionate path to wellness.

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OUR HOLISTIC, CROSS-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH

At the heart of Positive Motion Rehabilitation is a collaborative model that ensures every patient receives tailored, continuous care. Our team works together across Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Exercise Physiology and Massage therapy to help you move better, feel better and reclaim confidence in your body. Directors Fleur Balmain and Liz Charlton and Caitlin McCormack bring over fourty years of combined experience, and their shared dedication has shaped a clinic where your journey is supported from every angle. No matter where you begin, sports & spinal physiotherapy, oncology and lymphoedema management, rehabilitation exercise or massage, you’ll have a unified care team that communicates clearly and keeps your goals front and centre.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY & REHABILITATION SERVICES

From sports injuries to chronic conditions, our physiotherapy team focuses on restoring movement, reducing pain and optimising long-term function. Kingston Physio and Positive Motion Tuggeranong, now part of Positive Motion Rehabilitation, specialises in musculoskeletal therapy, sports & spinal physiotherapy and dietetics. We’re committed to helping you move with confidence again, whether you’re returning to sport, improving flexibility, rebuilding strength or overcoming persistent discomfort. Our therapists pride themselves on evidence-based treatment, practical advice and individualised programmes that make recovery achievable and empowering. With small group exercise classes, personalised exercise prescriptions and preventative care, we support you through every stage of your rehabilitation.

PHYSIOTHERAPY SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE:

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  • Pain management
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  • Chronic or acute injury rehabilitation
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  • Exercise rehabilitation and mobility training
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  • Scar tissue and cording management
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  • Flexibility and strength recovery
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  • Guidance for achieving fitness and lifestyle goals

ONCOLOGY, LYMPHOEDEMA & LIPOEDEMA SPECIALISTS

Positive Motion Physiotherapy, established by Liz Charlton in 2009, remains Canberra’s only private clinic specialising in oncology, lymphoedema and lipoedema therapy. Our team proudly includes the ACT’s only private therapists listed on the ALA’s National Lymphoedema Practitioner’s Register (NLPR), giving you access to truly specialised and highly respected care. We understand the physical and emotional challenges that come with cancer treatment, lymphatic conditions and post-surgical recovery, and we work closely with you to create a gentle, informed and achievable programme. Our services include manual lymphatic drainage, compression garment prescription, seroma management, scar therapy and individualised exercise programmes tailored to your stage of recovery. We’re also thrilled to distribute LympheDivas compression garments across Australia and New Zealand, giving patients stylish, comfortable and medically effective options.

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OUR SPECIALISED ONCOLOGY & LYMPHOEDEMA CARE FOCUSES ON:

  • Cording and scar tissue management
  • Seroma reduction
  • Lymphoedema and lipoedema support and prevention
  • Compression garment supply and education
  • Increasing energy levels and improving daily function
  • Rebuilding body confidence after treatment

SUPPORTIVE CARE, FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMES & COMMUNITY FOCUS

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At Positive Motion Rehabilitation, we’re passionate about creating a caring and encouraging environment where patients feel heard, supported and motivated. With HICAPS facilities available, many physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy and exercise services attract private health rebates. We also accept Chronic Disease Management and Enhanced Primary Care Plans (gap payments apply). Your therapist will work closely with you to design a rehabilitation plan that suits your needs, goals and stage of recovery. For those wanting a more guided return to movement, our supervised small group exercise classes offer a safe, structured and confidence-building approach to fitness. Every service we provide is geared towards helping you regain mobility, improve function and embrace a healthier, more vibrant life.


If you’d like to learn more or book an appointment, simply call the clinic or email info@positivemotion.com.au

 — your journey to holistic wellbeing starts right here.

Start your recovery with compassionate, specialised physiotherapy and oncology care.

CALL 02 6260 8244 TO BOOK YOUR HOLISTIC REHABILITATION TODAY.