About Us

---

Master of Occupational Therapy

Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Carrie is owner and Occupational Therapist at Elevate Allied Health. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters in Occupational Therapy, and has experience working in private practice with clients of all ages.

Carrie holds dual qualifications as a Registered Nurse and as an OT. She spent 15 years caring for children and their families as a Paediatric RN before starting her OT career. This experience gives Carrie a unique perspective and skill set when working with her clients and families.

Carrie is a Central Coast local, both her and her husband grew up on the Coast and continue to work and live here with their three children. Carrie understands the demands and juggle involved in todays busy family life, and is committed to working with her clients and their supports to ensure that therapy and interventions integrate into daily life.

Carrie is committed to furthering her education and knowledge and is usually enrolled in at least 1 new course! She has completed the following training and courses:

Supporting  people with Autism and their families - OT Australia

Autism Matters - Kim Barthel

Girls and Women on the Spectrum - Tony Attwood & Michelle Garnett

DIR Floortime 101

Talking Toileting - OT Australia

Learn To Play - Karen Stagnetti

Trauma Informed Practice - Exploring & Applying Psycho-Sensory Interventions - Kim Barthel

Interoception and the non speaking child - Kelly Mahler

3 steps to improving Interoception - Kelly Mahler

Retained Primitive Reflexes - Integrated Learning Strategies

STEPPSI -  Developmental FX Learning Journeys

Poly Vagal Theory, Interoception and Emotional Integration - Kim Barthel

Alert Program

King of Swings - Sensorimotor interventions