OPTIMUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS
CESSNOCK:
ALLIED HEALTH & NDIS CLINIC
Occupational Therapy | Physiotherapy | Speech Pathology | Exercise Physiology & More
Occupational Therapy | Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology | Exercise Physiology
& More
Quality health care in the Hunter Valley should not mean driving to Newcastle. Our Bellbird clinic on Wollombi Road has seven disciplines under one roof.
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Positive Behaviour Support, Podiatry, and Dietetics are all here. We serve Cessnock, Maitland, and surrounding communities.
NDIS, Medicare, and private patients welcome.
We are not just any NDIS provider
The NDIS can feel overwhelming. We help make it straightforward.
Our Cessnock team works with you, your family, and your support coordinator. We do functional assessments, therapy plans, assistive technology recommendations, and progress reports. Everything meets scheme requirements.
We have been helping Australians access better health care for more than 20 years. We keep your plan practical and focused on what matters to you.
Find us in Cessnock
Opening Hours
- Monday - 6:00am - 8:00pm
- Tuesday - 6:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday - 6:00am - 8:00pm
- Thursday - 6:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday - 6:00am - 8:00pm
- Saturday - 7:00am - 11:00am
- Sunday - Closed
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Facilities and Accessibility
- Rehab gym
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Private consult rooms
- Telehealth available
- Wheelchair access and lift
- Accessible bathroom
- Public transport nearby
Services Offered at our Cessnock Location
The team at Cessnock
Jacqui Whitaker
Behaviour Support Practitioner
BPsychSci, GradDipPsych(Adv)
Emily Watters
Speech Pathologist
B.SpPath (Hons)
Caitlin Lorimer
Occupational Therapist
BOT
Jordann Johnson
Occupational Therapist
BOT
Georgia Mathwin
Occupational Therapist
BOT (Hons)
Richard Farmilo
Regional Manager & Occupational Therapist
BAppSci (OccTh), MBA
Kadi Kramer
Area Discipline Manager & Occupational Therapist
MOccTher
Nicholas Giller
Exercise Physiologist
B.HSc, M.CEP
Katherine Weeks
Behavioural Support Practitioner
BPsych
We are here to support you
Your initial assessment allows us to design a customised plan using our range of services to enable your health goals.
Cessnock Client Reviews
Tanya Baldwin
Kerrie Howells
Lizzie
Judy Moase
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which suburbs do we service from Cessnock?
- Bellbird 2325
- Cessnock 2325
- Bellbird Heights 2325
- Kearsley 2325
- Aberdare 2325
- Nulkaba 2325
- Pelton 2325
- Mount View 2325
- Kitchener 2325
- Paxton 2325
- Ellalong 2325
- Millfield 2325
- Greta 2334
- Branxton 2335
- Rothbury 2320
Where can I park at the Cessnock clinic?
Is the clinic accessible?
Our Cessnock clinic has step free entry and accessible bathrooms. If you need support, please let us know before your appointment so we can assist.
How do I make a referral or booking?
You can either book/refer online in our bookings directory, call the clinic on 0249901046, email us at
cessnockclinic@opt.net.au or ask your GP or Support Coordinator to send a referral. We confirm details and match you to the right practitioner based on your goals.
Do you provide NDIS services at Cessnock?
Which services are available at Cessnock?
Our Cessnock clinic offers Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Positive Behaviour Support, Podiatry, Dietetics, Early Childhood Intervention, and Pre-Employment Medicals. See each service page for details.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Appointment availability varies by service and practitioner, for a full list of clinics capacity, please see our referrers hub.
Do you offer telehealth from Cessnock?
Yes. Most services are available via telehealth. We’ll confirm suitability during your enquiry or referral.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your referral, Medicare or NDIS details, any relevant reports, and comfortable clothing for movement based assessments.
How do reviews work for this clinic?
Recognised By Leading Health Associations
How Can We Support You Today?
Our Core Services
A team of caring health professionals working together around you.
From physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation to speech pathology, dietetics, podiatry and more, your care is coordinated not fragmented.
NDIS Disability Services
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone.
As a registered NDIS provider, we align therapy with your plan and help map out a clear and sustainable pathway so funding works for you.
Careers at Optimum
Do meaningful work without burning out.
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team where mentoring, collaboration and professional growth are part of everyday practice.
Living your Optimum life
Restrictive Practices Under the NDIS Explained
The five regulated restrictive practices under the NDIS explained in plain English. Covers reporting, authorisation, and reduction obligations.
Positive Behaviour Support Funding Under the NDIS
Understand how Positive Behaviour Support is funded under the NDIS. Covers line items, plan management types, and what to do if funding is not in your plan.
What is a Functional Behaviour Assessment?
Maybe the same moment keeps happening, and no one can work out why. Maybe a school keeps sending the same note home and you are out of answers. Maybe you have been told the next step is a functional behaviour assessment, and you are not sure what that even means.