Dr Louise Tofts is a Paediatric Rehabilitation Physician based in Narrabeen, NSW. You can find her at Sydney Academy of Sport & Recreation, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen NSW 2101. Her work is focused on helping babies, kids and young people build day-to-day skills and get the support they need to move, communicate, and learn.
In paediatric rehab, the goal is often to make life feel a bit easier and more workable at home, at school, and in play. Dr Tofts supports children who may have ongoing health needs, development delays, or problems with movement, speech, or everyday functioning. She also helps when a child’s abilities are impacted by things like injury or illness, and when families want a clear plan for what to work on next.
Dr Tofts works with a mix of allied health services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for children. That can mean lots of different things, like improving movement and strength, helping with fine motor skills such as eating and getting dressed, or supporting communication and language. At times, it’s also about helping a child find the best way to do everyday tasks, even when things are not perfect.
Developmental assessments are another important part of her approach. These assessments can give families a better picture of what’s happening and where the biggest needs are. From there, Dr Tofts may recommend assistive devices evaluations, which can include looking at equipment that helps a child be safer, move more comfortably, or take part more fully in learning and play. Over time, these steps can make a real difference to progress and confidence, especially when you’re trying to juggle appointments, school needs, and home routines all at once.
If you’re looking for a clinician who brings together movement, daily living skills, and communication support, Dr Louise Tofts’ paediatric rehabilitation service is set up for that exact kind of care. The focus stays practical and grounded, because every child and family has different goals, different challenges, and different pace.