Eating disorder physiotherapy
Sally Partington · Perth, Australia
Sally Partington
I’m Sally, a Senior Physiotherapist and the Founder of Movement Physio. I’m passionate about supporting people through eating disorder recovery. Physiotherapy plays an essential role, safely supporting the body, movement and the relationship with exercise.
In person & Telehealth
I see clients in person in North Perth and via Telehealth Australia-wide. I also work as a Senior Physiotherapist in the Eating Disorder Service at Perth Children’s Hospital.
Compassionate, inclusive care
My approach is rooted in compassion, trauma-informed principles and the Health at Every Size® (HAES) philosophy. Everyone deserves equitable, accessible and safe care, regardless of body size.
The role of physiotherapy
Exercise is often part of an eating disorder. That makes it part of recovery too.
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Medical risk & safe activity
Assessing when movement is safe, and when it isn’t, in close collaboration with the medical and treatment team.
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Driven & compulsive exercise
Understanding what exercise is doing for someone, and gently reshaping that relationship over time.
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Bone health & strength
Protecting bone health and rebuilding strength, both of which can be affected by restrictive eating.
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Returning to movement
Gradually reintroducing movement in a safe, supportive way, helping you reconnect with your body and rediscover movement you enjoy.
Weight-inclusive. Trauma-informed. Evidence-based.
Work with me
My books are full, so I’m not taking on new clients at this time.
Journal
All articles →Can I Exercise During Eating Disorder Recovery? Why Movement Deserves the Same Care as Food
In eating disorder recovery, food gets a careful, supported plan. Movement often gets one word: stop. Here's why that isn't enough, and what a safer return to movement can look like.
Read articleDebunking the Weight Loss Myth: Fitness and Health Beyond the Scales
Why fitness and physical activity, not weight loss, drive better health outcomes, and why a weight-neutral approach matters in eating disorder care.
Read articleProfessional enquiries
For clinical supervision, speaking invitations and other professional enquiries, I’d love to hear from you.