Bio
Rumeysa graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam (HvA) in 2020. Since then, she has been working as a hand therapist at a primary care clinic in Amsterdam, treating patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Rumeysa has recently relocated to Melbourne, Australia, and is enthusiastic about applying her skills and expertise in a new setting. Rumeysa is eager to immerse herself into a new environment, collaborate with new colleagues, and continue her professional growth while enhancing patient care.
Special Interests
Rumeysa has a special interest in treating post-operative conditions such as tendon repairs, fasciectomy, ganglion removing and managing wounds and scars. She loves to make a collaborative effort in the treatment plan with her patients and strives to achieve the best possible outcome.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam, HvA) 2020
- Postgraduate Allround Handtherapy Certificate (Xpert Clinic) 2022
Courses Attended
- Main Course: Handtherapy (Erasmus MC academic Hospital) 2021
- Treating scars and burns (Symposium, NVHT) 2023
- Hand surgery and hand therapy: Extensors in Motion (Symposium, NVHT) 2023
- Alison Taylor online course (Treating the painful thumb) 2024