Therapists

Haley graduated as an Occupational Therapist from LaTrobe University in 2007 after a focus on athletics which saw her compete at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Haley has a passion for hand therapy and since graduating has had experience in both the public setting at The Alfred and Dandenong Hospitals and the private sector.

Emmeline graduated as an Occupational Therapist from LaTrobe University in 1999. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sector including a 5 year period at the Alfred Hospital Burns Unit. She is a registered Occupational Therapist, a full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and a qualified yoga instructor.

“Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association”

Jennifer Mathias graduated as an Occupational Therapist from LaTrobe University in 1992, and is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia, a registered Occupational Therapist and a member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.

“Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association”

Colleen Moloney graduated as an Occupational Therapist from LaTrobe University in 1994. Colleen has clinical expertise in the area of acute trauma and burns rehabilitation and has specialised in the area of hand therapy.

“Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association”

Elaine became passionate about hand therapy during her university studies and practical placement in Hand and Upper Limb rehabilitation. After graduating Elaine moved to London, England where she continued to work both privately (Wimbledon clinic) and publicly (NHS St Thomas and Guys, Chelsea and Westminster) in Hand and Upper Limb rehabilitation. She has been fortunate to work alongside and learn from Consultant Hand Therapist Sarah Mee and Fiona Sandford.

Kristen graduated as a Physiotherapist from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2004 and specialised in the area of Hand Therapy soon after graduating. Kristen completed post graduate study to become both an Accredited Hand Therapist with the British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT) and a Registered Hand Therapist with Hand Therapy New Zealand (HTNZ) in 2014.

Kate Rayner graduated as an Occupational Therapist from La Trobe University in 2013. While at university she developed a passion for hand therapy and since graduating she has worked in the private practice sector in Townsville. She is a registered Occupational Therapy and an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.

“Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association”

Cherie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Otago in 2011. She started her career in Private Practice, before moving into Christchurch Public Hospital.

Terri has over 10 years experience as a physiotherapist, working in a variety of roles in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Melanie graduated from La Trobe University in 2005, with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and has been working in Hand Therapy for over 10 years.