GET TO KNOW ME
My mission is to fill in the gaps between study and practical application to help you set and achieve your professional goals.
How it began
Growing up with small business owners in my family, I was drawn to the complexities of running a business early on. During university, I worked with our family’s engineering business, where I developed their quality assurance system and assisted with compliance, laying the groundwork for a structured, service-focused approach.
When I became a paediatric OT, I was dedicated to building my clinical skills and deepening my understanding of the profession. With this foundation, I dreamed of one day creating a practice that would support both the therapists on my team and our local community.
My early career in various private practices gave me a behind-the-scenes look at different ways of delivering paediatric care—an experience that proved invaluable. In 2017, I launched Sensational Start OT, where I had the privilege of supporting 15 therapists as they began their paediatric careers, establishing a therapy assistant program, and expanding our services across three clinics. In 2024, I pivoted fully to The OT Coach Australia, bringing with me the insights and lessons from my time at Sensational Start.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges new therapists face when entering the profession without sufficient clinical support, resources, or training. Occupational therapy is highly complex, and I believe every client deserves care from a well-trained team. This belief fuels my mission to inspire, educate, and support OTs across Australia.
I offer a comprehensive range of support services—from clinical supervision and mentoring to workshops, training packages, and resources—all designed to empower OTs to thrive professionally and deliver outstanding care. My systematic approach helps allied health business owners and therapists alike to build services aligned with their values, develop strong teams, and achieve their goals.
I’m here to share the knowledge, connections, and guidance I wished I’d had at the start of my journey—so that every OT can feel confident, supported, and equipped to make a meaningful impact.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor Occupational Therapy (Hons) 2011
BACKGROUND INFO:
From 2017 to 2024, I operated my private practice, Sensational Start Occupational Therapy, where I focused on delivering high-quality paediatric OT services. During this time, I coordinated a local interest group for Paediatric OTs (2016-2019), providing peer mentoring and facilitating training days to build a connected, skilled community of therapists.
In 2018, I developed The Art of Paediatric Therapy course through Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA), which I delivered through 2020 and have since presented to hundreds of OTs across the country. My commitment to advancing the OT field has also included serving as a committee member, presenter, and panelist at the OT Exchange Conference in 2020 and returning as a speaker in 2024.
In 2022, I launched The OT Coach, a platform dedicated to educating and connecting occupational therapists and business owners. I am also the co-host of the podcast OT Unplugged and host OT Coaching Confidential, where I share insights, support, and guidance to help OTs thrive in their careers.