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Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists apply specialised knowledge of spinal cord injury and neurological conditions to support you in achieving your goals and navigating challenges.

As a diversity skilled team, we look at all aspects of your lifestyle to provide holistic assessment and guidance, considering your functional capacity, your environment and your activities.

We collaborate with you and your support network to develop individualised solutions, aligned with your personal circumstances and current capacity.


Our Services

Our Occupational Therapists are dedicated to helping you regain independence and navigate the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury or neurological condition. Whether you're looking to improve mobility, or ensure safety at home, our team applies expert knowledge to provide the support and guidance you need to live life on your terms.

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  • Functional Capacity Assessment

  • Care Needs Assessment

  • Manual and power wheelchair prescription

  • Pressure mapping postural assessment

  • Manual and power wheelchair and scooter training

  • Home modifications

  • Environmental Assessment

  • Sports wheelchair prescription

  • Handcycling prescription

  • Virtual Reality

  • Amendment and customisation of assistive technology

  • Advocacy

  • Education + guidance

  • Community + Mobility training

  • Community integration + engagement

  • Housing

  • Assistive technology complex

  • Daily life

  • Manual handling transfers

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Everyone should have the opportunity to participate fully.

Our Occupational Therapists use innovative technologies to help make your inclusion in everyday activities as easy as possible.

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Our Occupational Therapists

Get to know the experienced OTs helping you to regain independence and live life on your terms!

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Lloyd Townsend

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  • Lloyd completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia in 2011. He is also a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist including heavy vehicles.

    Lloyd has experience in neurological rehabilitation in the community and assists with specialist academic lecturing. Lloyd has a variety of clinical experience working in spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, amputee communities, acquired brain injury, adult community disability. Lloyd has expertise in complex home modification, wheelchair seating assessment and prescription, sport assistive technology and prescription, driver assessment, and vehicle modifications and rehabilitation.

    Lloyd is passionate in supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.

    When not working, Lloyd enjoys time with his family, training and supporting with disability sports.

Shanagh Marron

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  • Shanagh completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia in 2011. 

    Shanagh has over ten years of experience working in community disability, with diverse populations and complex needs. Shanagh has extensive experience in complex home modification and wheelchair prescription.

    Shanagh is passionate in assisting clients to improve their quality of life by providing exceptional service.

Kate Harris

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  • Kate has completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at University of South Australia in 2020.

    Kate has experience in Private Practice and Community Practice. Kate has a variety of clinical experience working in spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, amputee communities, psychosocial and adult community disability. Kate has special experience in wheelchair prescription, sport assistive technology, and home modification.

    Kate is passionate in supporting and empowering people to live fulfilling independent lives.

David Coleopy

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  • David completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia in 1998 and a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Rehabilitation in 2017. He is also a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist including heavy vehicles.

    David has experience in neurological rehabilitation both inpatient and in the community. He has a variety of clinical experience working with people with spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, acquired brain injury and amputation. David has particular expertise in complex home modifications and assistive technology, wheelchair and seating assessment and prescription, driver assessment, and vehicle modifications.

    David is passionate about working with people to achieve their goals and live their best life.

Rob Robinson

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  • Rob completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of South Australia in 2016.

    Senior Occupational Therapist with professional experience in Spinal Cord Injury & Neurological conditions. These include stroke, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, amputee communities and multiple sclerosis. Rob has experience with age related functional change and the associated chronic conditions. Rob has provided services via home-based care, acute hospital, sub-acute rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, aged care, disability & community rehabilitation. Clinical areas of expertise include customised seating, assistive technology, home modifications, upper limb rehabilitation & functional skill development.

    Rob is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes, which enhance independence and help individuals lead meaningful lives. 

    Outside of work I am involved in Aussie rules football and ice hockey. However, I prefer to spend most of my free time with our labradoodle Reggie.

Tiarne Saunders

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  • Tiarne completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University in 2016.

    Tiarne has experience in community practice, private practice, rural and remote, public health, aged care, and clinical education. Tiarne has a variety of clinical experience working with general health conditions, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, Aboriginal health, dementia, adult and paediatric disability. Tiarne has special experience in complex home modifications, wheelchair prescriptions, cognitive assessments, and driver assessment.

    Tiarne is passionate about supporting individuals to complete meaningful tasks and maintain an optimal quality of life. Outside of work, Tiarne enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sport, pottering around the farm, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog.

Adam Wittwer-Baker

  • Adam completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of South Australia in 2015.

    Adam has worked as OT for almost ten years, including in community adult disability, and community health & aged care.  His skills and experience include working with people with progressive neurological diseases, spinal cord injury, congenital lifelong disability, intellectual and cognitive disability, acquired and traumatic brain injury, amputation, and other physical conditions. 

    Adam has experience in various assistive technology assessment and prescription including wheelchairs and seating, complex home modifications, functional capacity and care needs assessment, and daily living supports.

    Adam is passionate about promoting wellbeing and quality of life for people through supporting their autonomy and independence. 

    Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time outdoors including attending local Parkruns, and with friends, family and his two border collies.

Polly Wingate-Saul

  • Originally from the United Kingdom, Polly moved to Adelaide in 2023 and brings over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. She holds a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from the Essex School of Occupational Therapy (UK)and a Master’s degree in Medical Anthropology. 

    Throughout her career, Polly has worked across a range of clinical areas including spinal cord injury rehabilitation, wheelchair assessment and prescription, palliative care,  progressive neurological diseases, assistive technology and communication aids. 

    Her professional journey has taken her around the world, with valuable experience gained in Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Passionate about enhancing independence and quality of life for her clients, Polly combines deep clinical knowledge with a compassionate, holistic approach to care. 

    Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, walking, and cold-water swimming. She continues to enjoy travelling to unusual places, and when at home trying to keep her garden under control.

Shaylin Vogel

  • Shaylin completed a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of South Australia in 2023 following a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2020.

    Shaylin has clinical experience in adult community practice working with spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, amputee communities, and psychosocial community disability.

    Shaylin has previously worked with musculoskeletal conditions in clinical rehabilitation as a Kinesiologist. Shaylin also has previous experience working with physical and psychosocial disabilities in settings including swimming and therapeutic horseback riding.

    Shaylin is driven to support individuals to participate in their daily activities and improve their quality of life.

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