About Us

Melissa is a registered Occupational Therapist with over 18 years experience working in the field of paediatrics both in the private and public sector. Passionate about helping children to achieve their potential, Melissa has a strong family centred and neuroaffirming approach to care. She has extensive experience in working with children of all ages and levels of ability.

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Being a Mum to two young children has allowed her therapy style to develop to encompass the reality of family life. She believes in providing practical strategies to support children in their home and school environment to develop their skills and reach their goals.

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Melissa has a thorough understanding of early intervention and the importance of the ‘team’ around the child to support best outcomes. She has extensive experience working alongside psychologists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, teachers and other medical professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to care.  

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She is committed to providing high quality, evidence based care to her clients. She has completed the following professional development.

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• Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) - Dr Ross Greene

• Hey Little Warrior and the Developing Brain - Karen Young

• Relational OT Practice - Infant Mental Health and the Parent-Child Connection

• Feeding Assessment and Intervention - Brisbane Feeding Clinic 

• Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP)

• Circle of Security (COS)

• DIR Floortime- Stage 1 and 2

• Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders: SOS Approach to Feeding

• Addressing Rest and Sleep from an Occupational Perspective 

• Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC)

• Sensory Contributions to Toileting Success - Sense UP

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

• Toileting, Interoception and Nutrition 

• Implementing a neuroaffirming model: Come get our shift together

• Perceive, Plan, Recall, Perform (PRPP) Assessment                   

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Melissa’s focus for all therapeutic interventions is on developing ‘function’ through novel and playful experiences to increase motivation and facilitate practice and learning.  Most importantly, its all about having FUN!

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Melissa looks forward to working in partnership with you and your family to nurture your child’s strengths in maximising their potential and reaching their goals.