The Team at Able Kids Therapy

Able Kids Therapy is staffed by a dedicated team of experienced allied health professionals.

Janet

Managing Director

About me coming soon.

Amanda

Early Intervention Educator

I’ve had extensive experience as a Special Education Teacher, Dance Movement Therapist, Developmental Movement practitioner and Wheelchair dance instructor with children and families. My background in Dance as well as an Under 5s Gymnastics has enabled me to move, play, engage and create a safe space for children and families to explore relationships, set personal goals and enable social, emotional and cognitive growth and build their confidence through a range of therapies.

During my spare time I like to: I like to dance, draw, swim, travel and go camping and explore the outdoors with my family and friends.

My favourite colour is: Watermelon Red
My favourite Disney character is: Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. Just like Tigger, I am determined full of energy, loyal and always on the move.

Jessica

Speech Pathologist

I love being a speech pathologist because I love to help people be able to express themselves and be understood, as well as support them to explore different foods. Whether that be through speaking, writing, or using a device. I love to help people learn to interact with others through play. I love working with early speech and language development as well as literacy, I have also completed training in orofacial myology to support better breathing, sleeping, speech and orofacial development. Where possible I like to use play to create learning opportunities.

During my spare time I like to: get outside and explore the world through hiking, camping, and snorkeling. I also love to create things through sewing, cooking, baking, and crocheting.

Do I have any Pets? Yes, my cat Coco who love cuddles.

My favourite colour is: I love all colours, especially blue and yellow as they are both happy and calming colours.

My favourite Disney character is: Rapunzel because she has cool magical hair and a pet chameleon.

Chelsea

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Why do you love about being an OT?
To me occupational therapy means helping people to achieve what they want, need and love to do in their everyday lives. For children this means supporting them to build the skills so that they can thrive in their everyday environments including school, Kindy and the community.

During my spare time I like to:
Do I have any Pets? My favourite colour is:
My favourite Disney character is:

Chelsea

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Bio- coming soon

Caitlin

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Why do you love about being an OT?
What being an occupational therapist means to me, is supporting all people to engage in activities which are meaningful and important to them. I value client-centred practice, creativity, problem solving and collaboration and enjoy working together with children and families to support their goals.

During my spare time I like to:

Play netball and watch sports.
Listen to music.
Spend time with my family and friends.

Do I have any Pets? My dog’s name is Banksy. She is a big gentle giant, very sweet and funny as well.
My favourite colour is: blue, I like blue skies most of all.
My favourite Disney character is: Simba from the Lion King and if I could have any magic power, it would have to be the power to run really fast.

Emily

Occupational Therapist

Why do you love about being an OT?
I love being an OT because I can help people and work with them and their families to ensure they are living their best lives and engaging in activities they love! I have a keen interest in how to help children with toileting and have finished further study on feeding and sensory interventions.

During my spare time I like to: I enjoy going for walks and spending time with family, friends and my dog!
Do I have any Pets? Yes, my fun loving dog
My favourite colour is: Green
My favourite Disney character is: My two favourite Disney characters are Aurora from Sleeping Beauty and Moana.

Cayleigh

Occupational Therapist

Why do you love about being an Occupational Therapist?

The thing I love most about being an OT, is that it allows me to connect with people in a holistic and attuned way, and share in their human experience. It is my passion to meet people where they are, and help children and families develop unique strategies that are tailored towards their personal needs. From self-care skills to emotional regulation difficulties, I believe that supporting children and families to rise to life’s challenges, is a privilege.

During my spare time I like to: I love to play netball and play at the park with my 2-year-old daughter.

Do I have any Pets? No but I’d love to get a cat sometime soon!

My favourite colour is: Emerald green or sunset orange!

My favourite Disney character is: I think I have to say WALL.E

Manali

Occupational Therapist

Why do you love about being an Occupational Therapist?

I love children and it gives me a great sense of satisfaction to help them with their developmental needs. I enjoy working with complex cases and feel privileged to tailor strategies to a wide variety of needs, including sensory integrative difficulties, emotional regulation, delays in motor skills and many more areas. It is extremely rewarding to provide guidance, assisting each client with their independence and creating change in their lives.

During my spare time I like to:

Listening to music
Gardening
Do little DIY jobs
Spend time with my family

Do I have any Pets? No

My favourite colour is: Indigo

My favourite Disney character is: It has to be Cinderella 😊

Kylie

Clinic Manager

I’m the friendly face you’ll see when you arrive at our main clinic in Wills Street. I’m responsible for the day-to-day running of our clinic’s and here to assist with any inquiries regarding appointments, cancelling or changing appointments, NDIS service agreements, account enquiries, billing and payment options. I’ll be your liaison between you and your therapist.

During my spare time I like to: Enjoy the great outdoors by hiking and bike riding.
Do I have any Pets? A beautiful Golden Retriever who is a big lap dog
My favourite colour is: So many colours but probably blue and purple
My favourite Disney character is: Lighting McQueen

Kim-Lee

Administration

I love what I do and the variety of working in an Administrative role. Every day is different and brings a new challenge with it, requiring you to often think outside the square and problem-solve.

At Able Kids Therapy, I also have the opportunity to meet new people, have a chat, be organised and provide support to our clients, their families as well as our team!

During my spare time I like to: read, bake, collect quirky earrings and spend quality time with my 10 year old twins!

Do I have any Pets? We have a (very friendly) labradoodle named Rosie, and a (very aloof) cat named Smidge

My favourite colour is: Any green

My favourite Disney character is: Pascal from Tangled – the perfect sidekick to Rapunzal!

Rhiannon

Allied Health Assistant

Details coming soon!