Our Ballarat Therapy Team
Occupational Therapy | Physiotherapy | Speech Pathology
Please note: due to overwhelming demand we are currently not accepting new referrals for our Ballarat Team.
Allied Therapy Services provides our three key clinical services; occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology to the local Ballarat, Golden Plains and Central Victorian communities.
Our team provide a mobile in-home and community-based allied health service up to one-hour travel time Ballarat City. In the simplest of terms, your Allied Therapy Services therapist will come to you.
We’re pleased to introduce you to our team of Ballarat therapists below.
Plus, our Ballarat Team is supported by a structured leadership team to be their best every day!
Our Ballarat Occupational Therapy Team
Louise
Occupational Therapist
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General medical / Neurological conditions
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Assistive Technology assessment and prescription / Wheelchair prescription / Seating & Pressure Care / Upper limb rehabilitation / Electrical stimulation / Activities of Daily Living retraining / Functional assessment / Cognitive retraining / Cognitive assessment / Home Modifications (basic & minor) / SDA or SIL Assessments
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Louise has over 15 years experience of working as an Occupational Therapist. During this time she has worked across acute, rehabilitation and community settings. Louise has a specific interest working with people with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. She is passionate about working with individuals and their support systems to achieve their full potential and maximise their quality of life.
Alicia
Occupational Therapist
Karen
Occupational Therapist
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Amputee / Dementia / General medical / Mental health / Neurological conditions / Return to work, ergonomics / Vocational Rehab / Persistent pain
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Assistive Technology (assessment and prescription) / Seating & Pressure Care / Upper limb rehabilitation / Electrical stimulation / CIMT / Activities of Daily Living retraining / Functional assessment / Cognitive assessment / Home Modifications (basic & minor) / Sleep hygiene / Persistent pain management services
Lauren
Occupational Therapist
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Lauren has been working with Allied Therapy Services since July 2018. After graduating in 2011 from Deakin University, Lauren has been working in the public sector across inpatient, community and hand therapy settings.
This has involved working with clients with orthopaedic and age related conditions including general deconditioning, cognitive impairment, and fall risks. Lauren also has experience with amputee clients, and clients with both traumatic and degenerative hand conditions. Lauren enjoys in working closely with clients to achieve their goals. She uses her skills in applying cognitive strategies, equipment prescription and home modifications to achieve this. Lauren's work is enhanced by her ability to develop supportive and caring relationships with her clients.
Our Ballarat Physiotherapy Team
Anne
Physiotherapist
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Amputee / Dementia / Disability / General medical / Neurological conditions
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Gait retraining / Balance retraining / Falls prevention / Motor relearning / Aquatic physiotherapy / Assistive technology prescription
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Anne has worked as a Physiotherapist in both the public and private sector and has experience working with clients who have a neurological condition, general deconditioning or a mobility impairment. Anne can provide you with an exercise programme that you, your family or your support network will be able to assist you with to maximise your independence.
Kate
Physiotherapist
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For the past 10 years Kate has been providing therapy to clients with neurological conditions and has experience in spasticity management, Bobath therapy, Pilates mat work and hydrotherapy. Kates passion is to help clients to find ways to enjoy ]moving there bodies, promote safety, and work collaboratively to achieve their highest goals. Areas of special interest are the emerging benefits of mindfulness and chronic pain management.
Sasha
Physiotherapist
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General Medical Conditions / Orthopaedic Conditions / General Musculoskeletal and Deconditioned Conditions / Ageing Conditions / Women's Health Conditions
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Falls prevention / Pilates / Aquatic physiotherapy / Assistive technology prescription / Respiratory physio
Our Ballarat Speech Pathology Team
Eliza
Speech Pathologist
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Dementia / Disability / Neurological conditions
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Dysphagia (swallowing) / Motor speech (dysarthria) / Motor speech (dyspraxia) / Language (aphasia) / Alternative and Augmentive Communication / Cognitive-communication assessment and intervention
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Eliza has 15 years experience working as a speech pathologist across public and private settings including subacute, community, home-based, and private services. She has worked exclusively with adult clients and has a passion to see individuals empowered to realise their communication and swallowing goals. Eliza has particular interest in the areas of acquired and progressive neurological conditions. She is experienced in managing complex conditions involving disorders of communication and swallowing.
Rachel
Speech Pathologist
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Dementia / Neurological conditions
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Dysphagia (swallowing) / Motor speech (dysarthria) / Motor speech (dyspraxia) / Language (aphasia) / Language (delay) / Pragmatic language/social skills / AAC / Voice (including LSVT Loud and Speakout) / Cognitive-communication assessment and intervention / Literacy
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Rachel is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist, with a career spanning over twenty years.
She has worked across a range of clinical settings including acute, rehabilitation, community health, community rehabilitation, palliative and aged care.
Her clinical experience includes neurology (stroke, acquired brain injury and progressive disease) paediatric speech and language disorders, voice disorders and stuttering.
Rachel’s area of special interest is progressive neurological disease, and the management of related communication and swallowing disorders.
She believes in a functional, holistic evidence-based approach to therapy, and is committed to helping her clients achieve their communication and swallowing goals.
Our Ballarat Therapy Assistant
Carlene
Therapy Assistant
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Carlene is delighted to be part of the Allied Therapy Services team, working alongside supportive and committed clinicians to help clients maximise their independence. Carlene joined the ATS Team in October 2020.
After completing a Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology) she has been working in the public health sector in Ballarat's inpatient rehabilitation. Carlene has also completed certificates in Medical Terminology, Level 1 Auslan, Cert III Business (Administration) and Professional Communications. Carlene's bubbly and empathetic personality assists her to easily build a rapport with her clients.
