Every body is welcome here — and you’re in expert hands.
At Laneways Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, we specialise in physiotherapy and movement support for people living in larger bodies. Our team understands the unique needs, challenges and strengths that come with larger body sizes, and we bring expert knowledge, clinical skill and genuine care to every session.
We know traditional healthcare can often feel uncomfortable or not built with your body in mind. That’s why we’ve created a safe, supportive space where you can focus on what matters most — moving more easily, managing pain, building strength and feeling confident in your body.
Inspired by the individuality of Melbourne’s laneways, our approach is deeply personal. Founded by physiotherapist Nadia Walton, a recognised leader in size-inclusive and weight-neutral care, Laneways is committed to helping you feel seen, heard and respected.
Whether you’re embracing your body as it is, recovering from surgery or creating a new movement habit, we’re here to support your goals with expert, judgement-free, body-positive care.
This is a place where plus-size and larger bodies are respected, welcomed and understood.
At Laneways, our philosophy is grounded in inclusivity, weight-neutrality and respect for all body sizes. We provide expert, compassionate care for:
• Individuals living in larger bodies who are embracing their body at its current size
• People working towards weight loss or other physical changes
We support a holistic understanding of body size and health. Living in a larger body can mean living with pre-clinical or clinical obesity, but it can also mean being healthy, active and thriving. Above all, it means being a whole person with goals, challenges and strengths that deserve to be understood and supported.
We view obesity as a complex, chronic health condition, not a personal failing.
Our commitment is to dismantle bias, provide dignified and equitable care, and ensure that every person receives the high-quality healthcare they deserve, free from judgement or stigma.
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.
At Laneways, we advocate for a holistic understanding of living in a larger body including being healthy and thriving as well as diagnosis of pre-clinical and clinical obesity. We recognise obesity as a complex, chronic health 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.
With over a decade of experience, I’ve worked in both public and private healthcare, helping individuals living in larger bodies manage pain, move confidently, and develop sustainable exercise habits. I understand the unique challenges of navigating healthcare in a larger body, and I’m here to make it easier, safer, and empowering for you.
I provide judgement-free, respectful, and inclusive care, helping you move better, access the right equipment, supports, and setups for your body, whether at home, in the community, at a care facility, or during your rehabilitation.
Whether returning to movement, managing a condition, or seeking support from someone who truly gets it, I’m here to support your journey, your goals, and your body exactly as it is.
“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 prioritise patient-first language, using ‘living in a larger body.’ While we acknowledge ‘obesity’ as a medical term, we limit its use to clinical discussions. We’re committed to reducing weight bias and promoting inclusive care.
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