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Welcome to HEAD OFFICE |
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OUR PRACTITIONERS |
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LAURIE FARROW Managing Director/ |
Laurie graduated 25 years ago from W.A.I.T. now Curtin University. Laurie’s office bearing includes past President of OT Australia WA, past and current member of the OT National Council, a current member of the Registration Board, an adjunct senior lecturer at James Cook University and part time lecturer at universities throughout the nation. Laurie conducts post graduate courses in Functional Soft Tissue Medicine which has been running since 1994, in Perth, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne and Brisbane, and is currently certificated through James Cook University in Townsville. Laurie has spoken at many conferences worldwide and most recently spoke as guest of honor at the Singapore Malaysian OT Symposium in Langkawi and at the All India OT Conference in India. Laurie is regularly asked to speak to corporate industry in relation to optimizing executive performance and also has strong links with the corporate sector throughout Australia. Laurie’s awards include: Occupational Therapy “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” 1994: Australian Gymnastics Association “Official of the Year” 1998: the “Australian Sports Medal” 2000 as part of the Australian Honours List. Laurie has represented Australia as treating practitioner at 8 World Championships and is currently the Managing Director of Health Central Occupational Therapy International. Laurie has treated the elite athletic fraternity since the early 1990’s, treating professional ballet dancers and contemporary dancers, professional basketball players from the NBL and ex NBA, soccer players, gold medal Olympians in sailing, national track and field athletes, professional artistic skaters, badminton players, boxers etc. Laurie also treats many of the professional musicians, dancers and singers who undertake concert tours to Perth. |
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BRETT ZANI |
Brett Zani is a Senior Occupational Therapist and has been treating at Health Central OTI since 2003 with a specialisation in sports & performance injury & enhancement. Brett is currently the treating practitioner for the Basketball WA Intensive Training Centre Program, Youth Ballet of WA, WAAPA musical theatre & dance programs and Keady Irish Dance School. Brett also treats numerous basketball clubs & dance schools in the greater metropolitan area. He is also available for seminars on a range of topics such as injury prevention and management and has helped design injury management programs for multiple sporting clubs and recreation centres. Brett graduated from Curtin University in 2003 and has completed post graduate soft tissue courses as well as facilitated soft tissue education seminars and tutorials. For the past four years he has supervised Occupational Therapy students and continues to do so. In 2007 Brett was awarded the Curtin University Fieldwork Supervision Award for his dedication to teaching and achieving high outcomes with students. Brett currently implements the Level One professional development program at Health Central OTI. |
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SIMONE LEE |
Simone holds a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy degree from Curtin University and joined the Health Central team towards the end of 2008. Simone has had experience working as an Occupational Therapist in physical rehabilitation and paediatrics. Simone has also been involved in research projects in the area of cancer and palliative care. Simone has treated a diverse range of clients including dancers, athletes, office professionals, elderly, children, and people experiencing chronic pain problems. Simone also holds a Teaching Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and has taught dance for over six years. Her background in ballet and dance training has enabled her to have an increased understanding of athletes training and demands placed upon them, tailoring her treatments to maximise the potential of each individual client. Simone has a holistic approach to client care and is passionate about facilitating people to reach an optimum level of health and wellbeing. She is available for seminars on a range of topics, including corporate health, ergonomic and workplace assessments, injury management and prevention and community education. |
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KASSANDRA JARVIS |
Kassandra has completed a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy degree through Edith Cowan University. She has experience in a variety of fields including mental health, paediatrics, ergonomics, geriatrics, hand therapy and soft tissue. Kassandra feels strongly about prevention and effective rehabilitation of injuries for people from all walks of life. She has a dynamic sporting background and has worked with netball communities across Western Australia and is currently the treating practitioner for the Lakeside State Basketball League teams. She is passionate about helping athletes get more out of their lives, reach their potential and live and play without pain. |
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SONYA HORSMAN |
Sonya Horsman is a dedicated occupational therapist with over 25 years of extensive experience working with people of all ages and treating a diverse range of medical conditions and disabilities. Sonya is committed to working with her clients to help them to understand how their lifestyle and everyday activities such as sport, work, leisure and daily tasks impact on their body. By understanding these and following a personalised treatment plan, including adjusting everyday movement habits and modifying everyday tasks where necessary, clients can experience sustained improvement. Sonya is passionate about treating the whole person and incorporates complementary health care into her treatment to optimize a person’s overall health and well being. |
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