About Us – Little Seeds Allied Health

In 2011, Little Seeds Paediatric Physiotherapy was founded in Toowoomba, Qld. As all 'little seeds' do, we grew into Little Seeds Allied Health in 2019. We continue to support families in the Toowoomba Region and participate in research to enhance our professions.

At Little Seeds Allied Health, we are passionate about providing high-quality therapy support for your child and family. Every family and child is different, and we will work with you to help your child take the next step.

Meet the Team

Dr Chelsea Mobbs

Chelsea is a physiotherapist with over 17 years' experience working with infants and children with movement difficulties. Chelsea works from a family-centered perspective, and believes each child and family has their own story and strengths She has extensive experience in providing goal-directed physiotherapy supports for children with Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Developmental Delay and other neuro-developmental conditions. With a special interest in infants and early childhood development, Chelsea has completed post graduate training in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) and evidence-based assessments for early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy such as the General Movements Assessment (Basic and Advanced certified).

Chelsea is AHPRA registered. Her PhD titled "Preterm infants and participation: insights into conceptualisation, assessment and intervention" was awarded through the University of Queensland in 2023. Chelsea has presented her research and clinical expertise at over 20 state, national and international conferences. Chelsea also works at University of Southern Queensland here in Toowoomba as a University Lecturer.

Hannah Bouttell

Hannah is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in supporting infants and children with neuro-developmental conditions. She has completed post graduate training in NDT and works with families to provide goal directed therapy to meet their child's needs.

She is AHPRA registered and values family centred practice to provide evidence based therapy for infants and children with Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Developmental Delay and other neuro-developmental conditions.

Emma Robinson

With over 10 years experience in dietetics, and over 8 years in paediatrics, Emma has worked in various areas of dietetics, eventually finding her passion and niche in the area of paediatrics. Specifically, Emma is a strong advocate for enhancing early nutrition experiences, which is underpinned by a passion for nutrition in the first 1000 days of life. Emma likes to work in a family centred manner, and includes both the client and their family in individualised goals, focusing on the environment in which food is presented, just as much as the food itself. Trained in both Ellyn Satter feeding principles, and SOS feeding therapy, Emma uses a responsive feeding philosophy when helping clients and their families maximise nutritional intake, and develop a healthy, positive relationship with food from early childhood. Emma is a credentialed eating disorder dietitian, preferring to work in this space with clients who experience ARFID, and paediatric feeding disorders.

Joe Vida

Joe believes that every child has their own unique strengths, interests, and motivations, which can be harnessed to make therapy a fun and engaging experience. He thrives on the smiles and successes shared with families and will support the journey of your child to participate in life with freedom and choice.

Joe is especially passionate about enabling opportunities for children, of any ability, to participate in physical activity that they enjoy. In its simplest form, he loves seeing children discover the fun and meaning in movement. Outside of work, Joe enjoys distance running and Latin-American ballroom dancing.

Joe is an APA Paediatric Physiotherapist (Master of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice) and a volunteer with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (QLD Paediatric Group Committee). He is AHPRA registered.

Chanelle Chate

Chanelle has enjoyed working with children in both schools and private practice over the past 7 years. After a break to grow her own family, she has joined the team at Little Seeds! Chanelle has a strong understanding of the skills needed for school success and enjoys supporting little ones with their speech, language and literacy skills.

Chanelle is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP), with postgraduate training in PODD and Hanen Learning Language and Loving It.

Danielle Brewer

Danielle is an experienced Accredited Practicing Dietitian with 18 years in practice and over a decade in paediatrics. She is passionate about reassuring parents and carers about their children's growth and nutritional needs; and supporting them to feel confident and capable in feeding their children. She is interested and experienced in infant feeding, tube feeding, food allergies, growth concerns and micronutrient deficiencies. With the ultimate goal of of helping children to reach their full potential; both emotionally and physically.

Danielle has completed Certificates 1 and 2 in Paediatrics Dietetics from the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and has a Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Prue Smeaton

Prue has over 20 years experience with infants and children. She has clinical experience across the spectrum of speech, literacy, communication and feeding difficulties having worked in community, hospitals, kindergartens and schools both in Australia and London, UK.

Prue is a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP) and has completed post graduate Certification Training in Learning Language and Loving It, Hanen: It Takes Two To Talk and ADOS-2.

Prue has presented nationally and internationally on infant feeding and, the impact of language training for Educators. She has a strong interest in infant feeding establishment having provided education and conducted research in the area. Prue works with a number of kindergartens to provide training and has conducted research on the positive impacts of implementing language supporting strategies.

Kathleen Bagley

Kathleen has rejoined our team after returning from the London where she was able to add to her already extensive experience in Speech Pathology. Kathleen has experience working with children and their families in both public and private settings.

She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Speech Pathology Studies, after completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Linguistics. She has worked in both Australia and the UK with neonates, infants and children with feeding, swallowing, communication and speech difficulties.

Kathleen is a certified practising member of Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP) and has completed post graduate certification training in Hanen: It Takes Two To Talk, Auslan, SOS Feeding Therapy, and Sensory Beginnings. She values family centred practice and working holistically with children and their families.

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