ABOUT ANNA
Director & Principal Occupational Therapist
Having trained in the UK and qualifying with a BSc (Honours) in Occupational Therapy in 1996, Anna’s practical experience spans almost thirty years in both public and private settings with services provided to both children and adults.​ Anna discovered her passion for assisting children with both developmental and physical disabilities in schools, their home and in the clinic during her time at a pioneering child development centre where she was a part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals.
The desire to travel brought Anna to Australia in 2002 where she married and started her own family. Anna moved to the Kalamunda Hills in 2009 and has worked in the Perth Hills and surrounding areas since 2011 so it comes as no surprise that she is familiar with the locale. The yearning to work as an Occupational Therapist never disappeared and when the opportunity arose to set up the Paediatric OT service at a local hospital, Anna grabbed it with both hands! The years following saw Anna move from strength to strength including the 2016 milestone which saw the opening of Blue Goose Occupational Therapy, now Blue Goose Therapy Services, having grown to include the additional services of Speech Therapy & Physiotherapy.
Anna has a special interest working with clients with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Anna takes a whole person approach to her assessment and treatment of children and works with families and other stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes possible.
ABOUT KAHLI
Occupational Therapist
Kahli began volunteering with Blue Goose Therapy Services in February 2023 whilst completing her Occupational Therapy Degree at Curtin University with honours. The research that she undertook at this time, centred round how external factors influence improvements in school outcomes. Kahli has always had a keen interest in working with children and believes all children can be the best possible versions of themselves, when they are given the best possible opportunities to do so. Outside of Blue Goose, Kahli is a married mum to two young girls and enjoys playing netball and spending time with her family and friends.
ABOUT KAREN
Speech Pathologist
Karen qualified as a Speech Pathologist from Curtin University in 2017. Karen holds a passion for working with children to provide engaging, play-based therapy that is tailored to the interests and goals of the individual. Karen is a firm believer in that all children should receive the support they need to communicate effectively in their daily interactions at home, at school and with friends. Karen is trained in Sounds-Write (evidence-based literacy instruction program) and therefore offers experience in supporting children to develop strong literacy skills. In conjunction, Karen also enjoys supporting children in the development of early communication, speech sounds and fluency.​In her spare time, Karen loves to spend time with her 4 children and walking her dogs. She is also an avid reader and board game enthusiast!
ABOUT LISA
Occupational Therapist
Lisa graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy in 2011.
Since then, Lisa has worked in paediatrics with children with disabilities and developmental delays, both in private practice and not for profit organisations. Lisa has completed training in SOS feeding therapy, protective behaviours, and parent coaching.
Her areas of interest include early intervention, fine motor skills, self-care skills, play skills and social skills, and she attempts to create fun and engaging sessions for children, incorporating parents and caregivers in therapy sessions.
In her personal time, Lisa enjoys playing netball, eating out, going for walks and hikes, and spending time with her Labrador.
ABOUT ROB
Physiotherapist
Rob qualified in 2003 with a BSc (Honours) in Physiotherapy from Kings College London University. Beginning his career in the UK he spent 3 years in the NHS gaining experience in each of the core areas of Physiotherapy. This progressed Rob to a Senior role in the community sector. Immigrating to Australia in 2007, over the past eleven years, Rob has worked as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and also at a leading not-for-profit paediatric therapy service in Perth. Due to Rob’s passion for helping to develop a client’s participation in recreational activities, he has found his most recent work with adults and children who have disabilities in the community to be an extremely rewarding field of Physiotherapy. He can often be found at the local park, oval or in the school yard with his clients. Enjoying working with the 6-16 year old age group as well as the adult population, Rob holds an interest in working with young adults with intellectual disabilities. Providing services predominantly in the community, Rob is available for school and home/community visits. Rob loves the outdoor lifestyle that the Perth Hills has to offer and regularly enjoys mountain biking and bush walks with his partner and their dog.
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About Beth
Speech Pathologist
Beth is a Speech Pathologist who works collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), expressive and receptive language, social communication, speech sound delays and disorders and feeding. Beth graduated from Curtin University with a Masters of Speech Pathology having previously completed a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) and Graduate Diploma of Education from Murdoch. She came to Speech Pathology following a background in education and training, including working as a teacher at both public and private schools. This background helps her understand both the anatomical and psychological basis for speech and language as well how they affect social and academic outcomes for children.Beth believes speech therapy sessions should be relevant and fun. Client goals are achieved in meaningful and engaging activities that meet the needs of the child while incorporating their strengths and interests.
ABOUT SANDY
Practice Office Manager
Being responsible for the smooth running of Blue Goose Therapy Services and for ensuring that all administrative aspects of the office are attended to, Sandy is an integral member of the practice team. Sandy is the light in the room and will be one of the welcoming and friendly faces that you see as you walk through the doors at Blue Goose. Sandy is detail-oriented with a high multi-tasking ability and therefore fulfils the role of customer service excellence. She will be there to assist you with any enquiries, questions and/or client concerns you have as well as any appointment bookings and payments that you need to make. Sandy achieved her qualification in Radiography in South Africa in 1991 and, after immigrating to Australia in 2008 with her husband and two children, completed her Allied Health Assistant certificate.​ Sandy has worked in a number of local hospitals in both therapy and administrative positions. Outside of work, Sandy is committed to the sport of Equestrian Show jumping and is also a King Charles Cavalier owner and lover!
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ABOUT RACHEL
Administration & Client Liaison
Rachel is a part of our very essential admin team and strives to provide a positive first line of contact approach for all our wonderful Blue Goose families. Rachel brings a professional and compassionate approach with a motivation for quality service provision.
With many years experience in customer service, accounts and executive administration, Rachel has also worked as a Special needs Education Assistant and holds valuable skills in the areas of neurodiversity and disability education.
Rachel was born and bred in the hills and still calls it home with her 2 children and husband.She has been an active member of our community with contributions to local netball and equestrian associations. She has a lifetime love for dancing gardening and architecture.