I'm a Perth-based Occupational Therapist and founder of Whale Shark Therapy Services (est. 2022).
In 2015 I completed my honours thesis in Mowanjum Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley Region of WA, which was awarded the OT Australia Undergraduate Research Award.
I finished studying OT in 2016 after extending my degree to intern with the World Health Organization for the Western Pacific Region on a New Colombo Plan scholarship.
Since then, I've worked full-time as an OT (in my 8th year now) and have worked across community based child development and disability settings in Melbourne and Perth.
I have lived experience as an ADHDer and member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
When not working I enjoy going to dancing and yoga classes, watching the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie, or going down the beach.
Professionally, my interests include:
- ADHD (hey neuro-kin!), Autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), & neurodiversity affirming practice.
- Using a counselling and collaborative approach with caregivers.
- Nature-based walk-and-talk therapy.
- Specific learning disorders e.g. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
- Specialised seating for children with low tone (e.g. car seats, mealtimes seats and school seating).
- Eating, ARFID. I am qualified in the SOS Approach to Feeding however use an individualised approach.
- Social justice and advocacy.
WSTS committed to providing a service that is safe and welcoming to LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
WSTS respectfully acknowledges the custodians of this land, the Wadjuk (Perth region) people of the Nyoongar nation and their Elders past and present.
WSTS believes women and stands alongside women in advocating for a future free from abuse.
WSTS is committed to minimising its environmental impact by making many small sustainable changes such as reducing paper waste by investing in efficient online systems.
Whale sharks are filter-feeders (they eat plankton). They are the 'gentle giants' of the ocean. Like a whale shark, I also value a gentle and calm way of living and working.
Whale sharks tend to be by themselves however sometimes are in groups. I work for myself, however work closely with the other professionals in the team around an individual.
Every whale shark has a unique pattern on their body. In the same way, I believe that each person is unique and I take an individualised approach.
Did you know that the whale shark is the Western Australian marine emblem? Doing a whale shark dive on the beautiful Ningaloo Coast is such a breathtaking experience.
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Whale Shark Therapy Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and waterways of the Wadjuk Noongar People and pay respect to Elders past and present.
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