Neurological Rehabilitation for USA Based Visitors


Just a short flight to Australia’s #1 neurological rehabilitation centre, where an experienced, caring and FUN TEAM is ready to support you before, during and after your trip from North America!

Improve your independence with intensive, custom tailored programs, delivered in world-class facilities (featuring Australia’s longest over-ground gait training track!) plus so much more …

  • Assistance with Accessible Accommodation Bookings
  • Easy Flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco & New York
  • Intensive 1-4 Week Programs Perfect for Overseas Visitors
  • Family Members Welcome to Observe & Learn Techniques
  • Strong US Network Within Our Purple Family Community
START YOUR JOURNEY

Phone: (+61) 7 5520 0036 – email: info@makingstrides.com.au

Take Control of Your Recovery Journey

Reach Your Potential With Custom Tailored rehabilitation Programs For Visitors From The U.S.A.

Step into a world where your rehabilitation is as unique as you are. Making Strides provides individualised neurorehabilitation programs designed to help you regain function, mobility, and confidence. With advanced therapies and a world-class team, we help you set goals and actually achieve them.

Whether you’re managing spinal cord injury, stroke, or a neurological condition back in the United States, our visitor programs are designed to make a difference where it matters most – your day-to-day life.

  • Restore strength and mobility and reach your potential
  • Improve your day to day activities back in the United States
  • Train in a Dynamic, FUN and Supportive Community
  • Increase your independence and quality of life

Join a Fully Supportive, Results-Driven Rehab Team

Why go it alone when you can train with a passionate, experienced team that will support you? At Making Strides, you’ll work with a dedicated team of exercise physiologists collaborating on a program to best meet your rehabilitation needs and goals.

Sessions at either (or both!) of our specialised facilities in Burleigh and Ormeau on the Gold Coast in Australia. Access specialised physiotherapy, FES, remedial massage, group training, hydrotherapy and neuro-specific allied health services all in one spot! This is just a short plane trip from Los Angeles, San Francisco & New York City.

Beyond this, we will welcome you into the purple family. Our team prides themselves on cultivating an accessible, inclusive, research-driven, light-hearted haven for folks living with a spinal cord injury or neurological conditions.

The fact that we are just minutes from the beach is just icing on the cake!

START YOUR JOURNEY

Phone: (+61) 7 5520 0036
email: info@makingstrides.com.au

Need a Little More Info?

First things first, fill out our new client intake form. From here, one of our team members will be in contact to discuss availability and start planning your visit!

The Gold Coast is blessed with sunshine all year round, with winter temps (June-August) hovering in the early 20s, and summer temps (December-February) averaging between 28 and 35 degrees celsius. 
 
If you’re after the Goldilocks time (not too hot or too cold), we recommend coming during the Gold Coast’s shoulder seasons in Autumn and Spring. You’ll likely enjoy cheaper accommodation and fewer crowds, too.
 
Regardless of when you visit, trust that our training facilities are climate-controlled, meaning you can train without fear of freezing or overheating. 

The number of sessions you do will depend on your funding and level of exercise tolerance, along with our availability at the time of booking. Some clients will opt for five two-hour sessions a week, while others may opt for two to three. Don’t forget there is the option to sprinkle in ancillary services like physiotherapy, FES and massage to break up your training routine and give your body a break. 
 
Each client is different, so get in touch and chat with our team to determine the right balance of sessions for your visit.  ENQUIRE HERE

Our facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment, including two 20m over-ground gait training tracks, multiple body weight support systems, private treatment rooms with padded tables for pressure injury prevention, specialised Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) devices, wheelchair accessible weight machines, custom-designed adapted gym equipment and fully accessible amenities.

No, you don’t need a referral to access our services. You can contact us directly and book through our website or by visiting one of our facilities.
 
However, we do request medical clearance from your doctor or specialist before beginning rehabilitation programs, which ensures we can tailor the program to suit each individual.

Before your first appointment, please supply us with relevant medical records, previous assessment reports, and information about current medications. We’ll also need a copy of your NDIS plan details or insurance information if you have funding.
 
Make sure you bring comfortable clothing that allows movement and assessment, and bring any mobility aids or assistive devices.

  • Paraplegia
  • Quadriplegia
  • MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
  • CP (Cerebral Palsy)
  • Brain Injury (Acquired or Traumatic)
  • Stroke Related Brain Injury
  • FA (Friedreich’s Ataxia)
  • SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
  • FND (Functional Neurological Disorder)

Who Is This Program for?

We’ve helped clients aged 3 to 80, spanning a diverse range of diagnoses.

Whether you’re fresh into your injury or have been living with your diagnosis for a while, our doors are open to anyone living with a spinal cord injury or neurological condition and we welcome visitors from the United States!

There’s no need to come alone, either. Your visit is a perfect opportunity for family, friends, loved ones and your support team from America to experience a positive rehab environment and chat with others in a similar situation. (Many of our visiting clients make Strides a part of their annual family holiday to the Gold Coast).

Not sure if Strides is right for you? Give our team a call on (+61) 7 5520 0036, send us an email at info@makingstrides.com.au

  • Local support

SCI Rehab For American Visitors

For less than the cost of ongoing hospital stays or constant support services in the United States, you can invest in a life-changing rehabilitation experience. We work with NDIS and self-funded international clients to ensure you can access Australia’s most innovative neurorehabilitation services – without the red tape.

  • NDIS-registered provider, with special rates for international visitors
  • No hidden costs – transparent fees and terms and great service
  • Programs available for short-term intensives or long-term care
  • Begin your personalised program once you arrive here …

Making Strides is trusted by hundreds of clients across Australia and beyond—not just because of what we offer, but because of how we care. We’re the official rehab partner of the Spinal Injury Project at Griffith University, and every member of our team is trained, accredited, and committed to excellence. (Plus we are a fun crew!)

START YOUR JOURNEY

Phone: (+61) 7 5520 0036
email: info@makingstrides.com.au

Accommodation and Transport During Your Stay

Our facilities are just minutes from the Gold Coast airport, and within easy reach of Brisbane International Airport if you’re coming from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

We’ve scoped out the best and most accessible accommodation options that will have you close to our facilities and within pushing distance of the Gold Coast’s beaches, shopping and attractions. We also have options for folks staying in Brisbane and travelling down to Ormeau for their rehab. 

Contact us today to request the accessible Gold Coast visitors guide to kick start your holiday planning. It covers everything from accommodation and transfers to the best places to eat, drink, play and shop. 

MAKING STRIDES IN YOUR RECOVERY

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OUR FACILITIES

BURLEIGH HEADS

Shed 2 – 7, Dover Drive,
Burleigh Heads,
QLD, 4220, Australia

ORMEAU

Unit 3 – 214,
Lahrs Road, Ormeau,
QLD, 4208, Australia

OFFICE HOURS

Mon – Fri: 8am – 4:30pm 
​​Saturday: 8am – 1pm ​
Sunday: Closed

CONTACT

Email: info@makingstrides.com.au
Phone: 07 5520 0036
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