Steph is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a background in professional musical theatre, having performed in Cats, Annie, Dr Zhivago, and Grease. She transitioned from the stage to healthcare, graduating with honours in OT, where her research focused on sustained hand grip strength and its comparability to typical dynamometry measurements.
Steph has experience in acute and subacute hospital settings, providing cognitive, physical, and daily living assessments, interventions, and support. Passionate about helping individuals maximise their independence and enhance their quality of life, she has embraced community occupational therapy, working across the NDIS and My Aged Care, as well as assisting with AT funding applications, wheelchair and equipment prescription.
Steph's current areas of expertise include:
- Aged care assessments
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- AT Applications and Wheelchair prescriptions
- Community-based assessments
- Water-based therapy
- Autism, ADHD, Mental Health and Neurological Conditions
At Peninsula Community Physiotherapy, Steph combines her professional expertise with a compassionate approach, considering the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being. She is excited to support the Peninsula community, helping clients achieve their personal goals.