Therapists

I seek adventure and new opportunities to challenge and build on myself. Therefore, the opening to move to Esperance from Perth was a no-brainer for me. I love the community and country lifestyle that comes with rural living. I have many hobbies, including being outdoors at the beach, riding my bike, and walking. I also enjoy painting, cooking and spending time with friends.

I graduated from Curtin University at the end of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Prior to finishing my degree, I worked in the disability sector as a therapy assistant, swim and sports teacher and professional cyclist. I am passionate about family-based practice and a holistic approach to supporting children in achieving their goals. I enjoy supporting people to celebrate wins, big or small.

What I love about Occupational therapy is that I get to guide people in navigating the world in all different environments and occupations that are meaningful and important for them. I like meeting new people and working with motivated families to work towards key goals to support kids in their roles of eg. player, self-maintainer, student, and sibling.

I grew up in a small country town in central west NSW called Forbes. I moved to Canberra 5 years ago to complete my Bachelor of Physiotherapy. 

I have family in Esperance and my partner and I came to visit them in Esperance for Christmas in 2022.  We loved the town and the community and 12 months later we have decided to make the move here. 

I love all things outdoors which is why Esperance is so awesome for us.  I am passionate about adventure and sport, especially CrossFit and motorcross. Which is where my passion for physiotherapy started. 

I have been a Therapy Assistant with kids while I was studying and am excited to be a part of the Realise Ability Team and meet the wonderful community of Esperance and surrounds. 

Having worked in various positions in government, private and not for profit practices for 20 years, I have finally found my happy place in peadiatric disability. I have three teenage children who, due to the weird and wonderful songs, conversations and activities we did when they were young, all talk too much.  

I love providing “therapy through stealth”. This means taking communication and social goals and practicing them in environments that are important to the child and their family. My favourite part of everyday is to see the wonder on kids and their parents' faces when they realise they can do it, and that they did it through play and fun, not in a clinic room and not through drills and hard work.  

At Realise Ability I am lucky enough to support children and families with communication development through infancy, childhood, youth and young adulthood and am kept on my toes with the variety this brings. I really enjoy working in the early communication, play and feeding spaces and you will generally find me at the park, the beach or cooking when I am providing “therapy”. I think outside the box, love a challenge and will problem solve until we find a solution! 

 Born and raised in Victoria I moved to WA at the beginning of 2022 for a new adventure and some warmer weather. After enjoying Perth for a year, I recently made the move to Esperance where I am loving the scenery and lifestyle that comes with a rural town. In my spare time I enjoy playing netball, going for walks, swimming and surfing. 

Since graduating I have worked primarily within the disability sector supporting individuals of all ages from kids to elderly to make the most of their daily life. I am passionate about child led therapy and believe everyone is the expert in their own lives meaning that therapy should be about helping to achieve their greatest goals regardless of societal expectations. Because of this I enjoy supporting people in their own environments such as at home, school, their favourite playgrounds or shopping centres. 

I love being a Speech Pathologist because it gives me the opportunity to meet new and wonderful people every day and build relationships with the people I support where I learn from them just as much as I may teach.  I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to assist people every day to find their voice and be able to express themselves in their own unique and individual ways.

By far the hairiest member of the team, Molly is always up for a walk, a ball game, a run or simply a cuddle. She is a great listener!

Molly is a Cavoodle who joined the team at 3 months old. Her training has begun with basic obedience and she will shortly start official therapy dog training. She is missing her back left knee cap and you might see her holding that leg in the air every now and again. It doesn’t hurt and it definitely doesn’t stop her from doing the fastest zoomies we have ever seen! 

I am passionate about helping people improve their health and wellness through exercise. As an exercise physiologist, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that exercise can have on individuals.

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I hold an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology and a Master's degree in Exercise Medicine (Oncology). My educational background has equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and to prescribe exercise plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. After gaining valuable experience in other parts of the country, I have returned to my hometown of Esperance and am enjoying working back in the community where I grew up. I am working in a variety of places in town and with a variety of clients including private practice and disability.

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Exercise is a powerful tool for improving both physical and mental health. However, in order for exercise to be effective, it needs to be tailored to the individual's needs and abilities. I have experience in all forms of exercise prescription, and I work closely with my patients to create personalized plans that are both safe and effective. I firmly believe that when trust is established, better results can be achieved.