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Laneways Rehabilitation and Ergonomics is an innovative healthcare business inspired by the distinctive character of Melbourne’s laneways. Just as each laneway tells a unique story, we believe every individual’s health journey is deeply personal and deserving of tailored care.
Founded by Nadia Walton, a physiotherapist with a profound and extensive commitment to advancing care for those living with obesity and ergonomic health, Laneways is dedicated to fostering environments where everyone, especially individuals in larger bodies, can thrive.
At Laneways, we advocate for a holistic understanding of obesity as a complex, chronic condition not to place blame or shame on any individuals. We champion the right of every individual to receive dignified care, free from bias or discrimination.
Our services are designed not only to improve health outcomes but also to enhance the quality of life for individuals in larger bodies, guided by their personal goals and choices.
We work to reduce weight stigma and create more size-inclusive communities. We recognise people express a range of preferences around language associated with body size and acknowledge the word obesity can be perceived as hurtful to some. We use this word as common medical language to communicate with other healthcare providers and do not use it in a pejorative manner.
We continue to learn more from those with lived experience and incredible size-inclusive activists. We are committed to unlearning anti-fat bias and use our individual size experience and privilege for good, today and in the future.
With over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of both public and private healthcare sectors, Nadia has cultivated a deep understanding of the challenges and biases faced by individuals living with obesity.
Her career is marked by a relentless pursuit of equitable, evidence-based care, and a passion for educating healthcare professionals and corporate organisations on the importance of size inclusivity and ergonomic safety.
“I envision a world where conversations about size are conducted with dignity, where organisations are equipped to provide inclusive experiences, and where the stigma surrounding obesity is dismantled.
“It’s also important for me to continue to acknowledge my unearned privilege. As a thin woman, I do not encounter anti-fat bias. I am not discriminated against due to my size in any aspect of my life, and am given evidence based healthcare without being told to “just lose weight” like those in larger bodies experience. Working to unlearn my own anti-fat bias is a lifelong journey I am committed to.”
*We use “obese” as common medical language to convey expertise with larger bodies, but acknowledge it may be perceived as stigmatising to some people and affirm we work to reduce weight bias.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land..
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