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NAPA Sydney Consultants

Dietitians from ‘Dietitian for Kids’

Dr. Fiona Arrowsmith, Dietitian

Fiona is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Registered NDIS Provider with 22 years of experience working at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Fiona specialises in nutrition for children with a disability having completed a PhD as well as being featured in several publications, conference presentations and lectures in this specific area. In addition, Fiona has has been a contributor to NSW Health and other practice guidelines on nutrition for children with cerebral palsy including blended tube feeding.

Fiona provides a specialised nutrition service for children with disability. Fiona’s goal is to help your child reach their physical and cognitive potential by optimising their health and nutrition whether your child eats through their mouth, a feeding tube or a combination of both.

Availability and Contact Information

Fiona is available for consults at NAPA Sydney between the hours of 8am and 12pm on Tuesdays but is also available at other times via telehealth. Fiona’s services will be billed directly through the business ‘Dietitian for Kids’ and you will be directly responsible for payments for these services. To make an appointment with Fiona please call directly on 0493 514 574 or email fiona@dietitianforkids.com.au. You can learn more by visiting www.dietitianforkids.com.au

 


Orthotic Services – by AbilityMade

Paediatric orthotist services in Lane Cove West, Sydney, NSW.

AbilityMade are lower limb orthotic specialists providing cutting-edge 3D printed AFOs customised to your child’s needs, interests, and lifestyle. They run regular onsite clinics at NAPA Sydney to help you reduce travel and wait times, and allow your Physio and Orthotist to work more closely together toward the best outcomes for your child.

The clinics offer both traditional polypropylene supports as well as the latest 3D printed options to provide high-precision, fully custom-designed supports for your child using the latest breakthroughs in materials. The new generation custom-made AFOs are made of composite materials, optimise fit, comfort and functionality, and come in a great selection of styles.

AbilityMade can help you with:

  • Assessment 
  • Diagnostic Testing 
  • Funding Submission 
  • Custom-Made Orthotics 

 

How might your child benefit? 

  • Seeing an experienced orthotist skilled in both traditional thermoplastic supports and 3D-printed orthotics unlocks a broader range of options for you or your child’s needs
  • Unlock design features that are not possible using traditional manufacture to better reach your child’s movement milestones and goals
  • Enjoy the convenience of on-site clinics at NAPA, where your therapist can attend your orthotic appointments, work hand-in-hand with your orthotist and stay aligned on lifestyle, therapy and orthotic goals.
  • Digital scans are quick and simple and can avoid a more laborious or traumatic casting process that can come with traditional manufacture
  • AbilityMade 3D printed AFOs are made from comfortable and supportive materials, often lower profile, and come in a variety of fun colours and patterns to suit personal styles
  • Designs are easily repeatable or adaptable as you or your child grows or engages in new activities

Meet Your AbilityMade Orthotist

Connor English

Connor is a paediatric orthotist serving patients at NAPA Centre Sydney paediatric therapy clinic.

Connor has been working as an orthotist since 2020, after completing his Bachelor of Health Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics. He has a special interest in supporting kids and families, and has worked across both public and private sectors alongside a wide range of health professionals. Connor is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives by providing orthotic care that’s not only effective, but also compassionate and family-centred.

Availability and Contact Information 

Abilitymade treats out of our NAPA Sydney clinic EVERY Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the year.

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Services will be billed directly through AbilityMade and you will be directly responsible for payments for these services to them. AbilityMade works mostly with NDIS plan-managed or self-funded clients and charges in line with NDIS pricing.

 

Interested in treating out of our NAPA consult room?

If you are interested in bringing your services to our NAPA Sydney Consult room, please email here.

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