Meet Emma Locandro

Emma Locandro 

Allied Health Assistant 

Locations:

Ringwood East – 176 Mt Dandenong Road

Bio/ Special Interests:

Emma is currently completing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University. After completing a placement in hand therapy in 2020 she found a passion for hand and upper limb rehabilitation. This exposed her to an array of surgical, trauma, and chronic conditions. Prior to this, she has had experience working in private practice paediatrics and local football clubs as a sports trainer.

Emma has taken on an Occupational and Physiotherapy assistant role while completing the final stages of her degree. This has aided in cementing her current knowledge. Emma is incredibly passionate about providing optimal care for patients at all stages of their recovery.

Qualifications:

• 2018-2021 – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Monash University
  

Courses/ Webinars:

• January 2021 – Chronic Conditions: Empowering Self-Management 
• July 2020 – PACTS – Primary Care Program Advancing Competency to Support Family Violence Survivors 
• September 2020 – Occasional Conversations in Occupational Science Webinar 

Achievements:

• May 2021 – Referencing and formatting – ASA National Conference – Ultrasound of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder: A Clinical Perspective