All of the Yellow Door Therapy Services team have extensive experience as Occupational Therapists and continue to love what they do. They engage in regular education and mentoring to ensure they remain up to date with latest interventions. We only accept referrals when we feel we have something to offer and we match the OT to the client.  We will advise you honestly if we feel someone else is better suited to assist.

Melissa
Occupational Therapist 

Melissa graduated from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2001. Melissa has worked as an OT in rural and urban communities throughout Australia and overseas. She has worked in a range of settings including acute medicine, intensive care, emergency care, hand therapy, burns units, lymphoedema clinics, cancer, and palliative care units. She has also worked in a variety of in-patient, out-patient and community rehabilitation settings. Melissa has also had the opportunity to work as an ABI-specific Case Manager. Melissa particularly enjoys working in complex situations that require drawing on a range of knowledge and skills while also requiring a high level of creativity to develop unique interventions and solutions to problems.

Melissa’s areas of interest include:

• ABI (stroke, TBI, hypoxia, tumour and post-concussion syndrome)
• Progressive neurological conditions
• Spinal cord injury
• Wheelchair prescription and postural supports
• Pressure care
• Amputation

Claire A.
Occupational Therapist

Claire graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2016. Claire has also obtained a Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Health) from The University of Western Australia.
Claire has experience working in a range of metropolitan locations and rural locations across Australia.

Claire has worked as an occupational therapist in the areas of acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and mental health. These settings have been with both private and public organisations. Claire is passionate about engaging and working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures, and loves to be creative in her approach to client-centre practices. Claire always emphasises maximising engagement in meaningful activities, and implementing a holistic approach to her clinical skills.

Claire’s areas of interest include:

• Neurology (ABI, stroke, and progressive neurological conditions)
• Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation
• Upper limb rehabilitation
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Wheelchair prescription

Ee Ling
Occupational Therapist

Ee Ling graduated from Curtin University with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2016. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. Ee Ling has worked in a variety of community, clinic and facility-based health industries and settings, and enjoys using the experience she has gained in her Occupational Therapy role.

Ee Ling is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of everyone she works with. She also enjoys working with clients, their supports and other disciplines to achieve the best outcome she can for complex clients.

Ee Ling’s areas of interest include:

• Functional capacity building
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Equipment prescription
• Client and family education
• Long-term and future planning

Jessica
Occupational Therapist

Jessica graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2011. She has worked in Perth for the WA Health Department and recently for the National Health Service in England. Jessica has worked as an Occupational Therapist in major tertiary hospitals and provided community rehabilitation to people in their homes. She has extensive experience working across a range of health care settings including general medical units, acute stroke units, spinal units, major trauma centers and cancer care.

Jessica enjoys the therapeutic process of getting to know her clients, discovering their goals and drawing upon her knowledge, creativity and determination to help her clients achieve them. Jessica is passionate about social participation and equality and will advocate for her clients at every opportunity.

Jessica’s areas of interest include:

• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Upper limb rehabilitation
• Pain management
• Fatigue and sleep management
• Adjustment
• Mindfulness

Claire I.
Occupational Therapist

Claire graduated from Nene University, Northampton, England with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Occupational Therapy in 1998.

Claire worked in WA health for over 20 years in the areas of acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and early supported discharge rehabilitation through Rehabilitation in the Home. Claire also has case management and vocational rehabilitation experience through work at the State Head Injury Unit.Prior to moving to Australia Claire worked in the UK and completed voluntary positions in the USA and Latvia.

Claire is passionate about client-centered care, tailoring rehabilitation to meet her clients needs and goals. She likes a challenge and enjoys working in complex situations that draw on her extensive range of knowledge, skills, experience, and creativity to develop unique individualized interventions and solutions to problems.

Claire’s areas of interest include:

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) including; Stroke, TBI, Hypoxia, Tumour and Post-Concussion
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• Progressive Neurological Conditions
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Task-specific assessment and intervention (PRPP trained)
• Sensory Rehabilitation (SENCe trained)
• Upper Limb Rehabilitation (BOBATH. E-STIM and modified CIMT for the home trained)
• Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation
• Fatigue Management
• Pain Management

Tarryn
Occupational Therapist

Tarryn graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2009. She has worked across public and private sectors, gaining diverse experience in acute care, rehabilitation, and disability services.

Tarryn brings a holistic approach to her work, looking beyond diagnoses to understand the person and their broader life context. She values clear communication and strong rapport, taking the time to truly understand each individual’s needs, priorities, and goals. Her practice is grounded in empathy and connection, and she is passionate about making therapy meaningful, achievable, and embedded into everyday routines.

Tarryn has presented at both state and national conferences on the importance of strengths-based approaches in therapy. She is known for her creative thinking and ability to help people harness their existing strengths to overcome challenges and build confidence.

Tarryn’s areas of interest include:

• Neuro-affirming practice
• Acquired brain injury (including stroke, TBI, hypoxia, tumour, and post-concussion syndrome)
• Progressive neurological conditions
• Spinal cord injury
• Assistive technology
• Capacity building
• Supporting adjustment to a new diagnosis
• Functional communication
• Building community and social inclusion
• Clinical reasoning frameworks