Corlia is a Certified Hand Therapist, as awarded by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (USA), with more than 20 years of hand therapy experience nationally and internationally. She obtained her Masters in Physical Therapy in the USA, and is a recognised hand therapist, having completed her hand therapy specialty training in New Zealand (NZAHT).

Alex has treated hand and upper limb conditions for 14 years after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia. Alex became an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association) in 2020, demonstrating advanced competency in hand therapy practice.

Erin graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Australia. She has worked in a variety of public and private healthcare settings in both Australia and the United Kingdom, specialising in upper limb and hand therapy for the past five years.

Cath has more than 17 years experience in the field of hand therapy, both locally and internationally. She qualified as an occupational therapist overseas and obtained her Masters degree in hand and upper limb therapy (RSA) in 2012.

Brad graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2017 and has worked across both public and private hand therapy settings since graduating. He consults on Fridays at Wakefield Street, whilst balancing his role as an associate lecturer / clinical teaching specialist at Flinders University. He enjoys the diversity of hand therapy, with a particular focus on sports injuries which has led him to varying roles within local, state and national football competitions.

Libby has spent the last 7 years specialising in Hand Therapy after finishing 4 years of Occupational Therapy education at the University of South Australia. In 2018, Libby was credentialed as an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association), a qualification demonstrating an advanced level of competence in hand therapy practice.

Focused on rehabilitation and patient support in everyday activities.

Marilyn Pattison graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 1975 and has predicated her extensive experience and knowledge in providing assistance and support to both individuals and the wider community. Throughout her career Marilyn’s unique experience as both a successful Occupational Therapy Practitioner and an Experienced Business Manager has allowed her to better identify both the needs of the client and the organisation or community of the individual which in turn results in enabling the client to live a meaningful life.

Kathryn has been working as an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years. With experience in both the disability and mental health sectors in Australia and the UK, she is passionate in supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives. Kathryn is particularly interested in supporting people with developing/ maintaining meaningful roles and in finding pathways that may lead to paid employment. She is a strong believer in involving people in all aspects of their care and finding innovative ways to overcome challenges to enable people to meet their goals.

Sarah completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia in 2009. Sarah began her professional career working in vocational rehabilitation supporting adults to return to work. Sarah then spent 9 years in a community-based role, working with clients 0-18 years with a range of physical and developmental conditions. Through this role, Sarah found a passion for physical rehabilitation of the upper limb and has gained specialist skills in this area. Sarah has also recently worked at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in the Paediatric Rehabilitation Department, providing intensive rehabilitation programs for children and adolescents following an acute decline in function relating to an injury, illness or surgery. Sarah is passionate about developing collaborative working relationships with her clients and their families. She uses client’s strengths and interests to ensure therapy is engaging and meaningful. Sarah can be contacted at: sarah.andruchowycz@wayfinderservices.com.au

Erin completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy at the University of South Australia in 2010. Erin started her professional career in the UK where she worked as an OT in the acute hospital setting. Working within orthopaedics, geriatrics and surgical rehabilitation developing her skills in discharge planning, equipment prescription and functional retraining. Upon returning to Adelaide in 2012 Erin began working in adult rehabilitation within the subacute and community settings. Erin gained experience working with people with neurological conditions, burns and amputations and orthopedic conditions. This progressed Erin’s skills within equipment prescription and developed her passion for home modifications. Within this service Erin also provided functional upper limb re-training, spasticity management and splinting prescription. For the past 4 years Erin has been working in the paediatric disability sector working with people with severe complex physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Rett syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Erin worked within an assistive technology team completing complex equipment and home modification assessments and prescription within the NDIA framework. Her passion is in equipment prescription and home modifications to help people achieve independence in their functional tasks. Erin can be contacted at: erin.forbes@wayfinderservices.com.au