- Neurological Physiotherapy Expert
- Mobile Home and Community Service
the brain and body lab
Where movement finds meaning
Physiotherapy
Where science meets care
- Neurological Physiotherapy Expert
- Mobile Home & Community
When movement changes - so does life
- A Neurological condition, brain injury, or acquired disability can alter not just how you move, but how you engage with daily life and connect with others.
- Alongside physical challenges - like muscle weakness, pain and balance difficulties - there are often less visible losses, such as changes in memory, planning, communication, motivation, or mood.
- Traditional therapy often focuses on isolated exercises, but real-world movement is about choice. When familiar movement patterns no longer work, people may feel stuck - unable to to see a way forward.
therapy in the spaces you live your life
how we help
At The Brain & Body Lab, we do more than restore function – we help people rediscover choice
Every movement is a decision, and learning new movement patterns opens doors to new possibilities
It may be learning to get out of bed differently, transferring into a wheelchair independently, learning a new sport, or the refining control of a limb to improve communication, movement is the foundation for reclaiming identity
By working collaboratively with you and your support network, we focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that build confidence and independence – on your terms
Our approach
- Beyond Exercise - Therapy isn't just about movement - it's about reshaping how you engage with life.
- Collaborative Care - Your goals, built with you and your support network shape our work and create practical solutions.
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Rebuilding Purpose and Identity
Movement isn't just physical - it's about making choices, taking action, and defining what's possible.
Physiotherapy
- Neurological techniques including:
- Gait & balance training
- Muscle tone & length management
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Postural & movement re-education
- Hydrotherapy
- Assistive equipment prescription
Physiotherapy that fits your life
Neurological conditions & disabilities
- Support across the lifespan from teenagers to older adults
- Expertise in working with people experiencing multiple diagnoses / health conditions
- Long term fitness, strength & function
- Expertise in many neurological conditions including - Brain injury, Parkinson's, Huntington's, dementia, functional neurological disorder & rare conditions
Rehabilitation & Capacity Building
- Regain & optimise movement with functional strategies for home, work & community.
- Address all aspects - physical, environmental, support networks & assistive equipment.
Physiotherapy for life engagement
- Improve comfort & positioning for meaningful interactions
- Understand & enhance sensory awareness to experience life fully
- Build mobility, strength & coordination for daily tasks, recreation & sport
For every stage of your journey, therapy is practical, adaptable & focused on what matters to you
Meet Michelle Fossa
Hi, I'm Michelle - founder of
The Brain and Body Lab

qualifications
- Registered Physiotherapist (Curtin University, 2008)
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Neurological Physiotherapy Expert (17 years)
- Community Based Physiotherapy and Specialist Support Coordinator Experience (practical outcomes)
- Rehabilitation Coordinator Experience (Collaborative Approach)
- Background in Dance & Music (WAAPA & UWA)
A unique perspective on movement
Movement shapes how we experience life.
Before I became a physiotherapist, I trained in contemporary dance at WAPPA. But after a series of injuries I had to rethink my relationship with movement. I had to relearn patterns I once took for granted and reshape my sense of self.
That experience taught me something profound: movement is about choice. When familiar movement patterns are no longer available, we don’t just lose function – we can lose confidence, independence, and identity.
For 17 years, I’ve worked in neurological rehabilitation and community based care, helping people navigate their journey. My approach is not always about returning to a past version of movement, but discovering what’s possible now. Some people regain abilities they never imagined. Others forge a completely new path – finding different ways to engage, connect, and thrive.
The performing arts remain part of my profession. I completed a music degree, exploring how rhythm, sound, breath and movement are deeply intertwined in our nervous systems – in brain function, learning, and connection. My passion for integrating movement, music and sport into rehabilitation and capacity building shape my work today.
I’m committed to creating spaces where people find opportunities to engage in physical activity, connection, self-expression and well-being.
If you or someone you support is looking for physiotherapy that focuses on real-world outcomes, I’d love to connect!
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contact us
- Phone - 0420 441 736
- Email: info@thebrainandbodylab.com
- Service Area - Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia
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