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Kunali Doshi

Kunali Doshi

Designation:

Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist

License Number:

DHA License Number: 00100771-002

Biography

Kunali Doshi has over 22 years of experience in paediatric physiotherapy across clinical and special needs supported educational institutions in Mumbai and the UAE. She specialises in early intervention and treatment and management of children with cerebral palsy and dystonia. She is passionate about working on dynamic posture and movement in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and advocates ball dynamics using NDT approach. She uses a sensory-motor approach during sessions to make it playful and functional for the child. She also applies a combination of Cueves Medek Exercises and spider cage techniques to have a holistic perspective in her treatment for children and believes in doing what works and differentiating each child’s needs meeting family goals and expectations.

After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Pune, India, in 2002, Kunali obtained her Neuro-Developmental Treatment/Bobath certification in 2006. She then pursued her intensive training in the USA under her mentor. She continues to develop her expertise and update her skill set and believes in a continued learning journey to support her kids with passion in the best possible way. She has done several courses including Cueves Medek Level 1, Cueves Medek Level 2, Therasuit and Spider cage training, General Movement Assessment for newborns and infants, early intervention, assessment, and screening for high-risk infants  and other training like gait analysis and orthotic provision, kineisiotaping, and Pilates basic level. She practises yoga regularly and enjoys including basic yoga exercises in therapy.

Kunali is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi and she can offer therapeutic support in all four languages.

Her Expertise

Ataxia and Dyskinesia
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot/Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTE)
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Down Syndrome
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other Neuromuscular Diseases
Global Developmental Delays
Hypermobility
Hypotonia/Low muscle tone, Hypertonia/High muscle tone or Dystonia
Infantile Stroke
Post-chemotherapy Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Prematurity and Early Intervention
Rare Genetic Conditions
Spina Bifida
Toe-walking and other Gait/walking difficulties
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Trexo Robotics
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Speech Errors
Speech Sound Delay/Disorder
Stuttering
Syntax

Her Certifications

NDT/Bobath Certificate -Neuro Developmental Treatment Certificate Course in Management and Treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor disorders- Judith C Bierman
CME Level 1(Cuevas Medek Exercises)
CME Level 2(Cuevas Medek Exercises)
TheraSuit Method and Spider cage Training
The Prechtl General Movement Assessment Basic Level by Christa Einspieler
Assessment & Intervention with high risk infant in NICU and following discharge -Bobbi Pineda
Craniosacral Therapy 1
Basic course on Pediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management conducted by Elaine Owen
Basics of Conductive Education- Heather Last
Becoming a Behavioural Detective: Understanding and Supporting Complex Behaviour of Children with Autism and Developmental Challenges by Kim Barthel
Sensory Integration in children with Cerebral Palsy
Kinesiotaping Fundamentals and advanced course
Motor Control -theories and strategies in Children with CP
Movement and Facilitation techniques
Postural Control and ball dynamics
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