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At OKAY Therapy, our strength lies in our passionate and experienced team. Each therapist brings a unique set of skills, insights, and compassion, dedicated to empowering individuals and families in Geelong and across Victoria.

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Welcome to our supportive community, where warm hearts and friendly faces await.

Sarah Breed

Director and Senior Occupational Therapist

Sarah Breed

Director & Senior Occupational Therapist

3 areas Sarah loves supporting

Mental health and Trauma
ADHD and Autism

Supporting inclusive practices in education and workplaces

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Sport

Exploring with my family and friends

1 fun fact

I have 46 first cousins with whom I love deeply

Linda Percy

Clinical Manager and
Senior Occupational Therapist

Linda Percy

Clinical Manager + Senior Occupational Therapist 

3 areas Linda loves supporting

Children in their primary school years

Young people in their early teens

Parents

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Spending time with my family and puzzles.

1 fun fact

I have lived in 5 states/territories.

Melita Bond

Senior Social Worker - Group Theraplay® Specialist/Trainer and practitioner based on Theraplay® principles

Katie Ashbolt

Senior Speech Therapist

Katie Ashbolt

Senior Speech Therapist

3 areas Katie loves supporting

Speech sound development 

Pre-school and school-aged stuttering

Language development.

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Running and reading.

1 fun fact

I have a black belt in karate.

Elle Geier

Senior Speech Therapist and Inclusion Lead

Elle Geier

Occupational Therapist
3 areas Elle loves supporting
 
Neurodivergent young people with complex communication needs including building language, confidence and self-advocacy using inclusive and trauma-sensitive approaches.
 
Partnering with kindergartens, schools and youth services across Geelong and Melbourne to strengthen inclusive practice and understanding of neurodivergent learners.
 
Other speech therapists in their career goals.

2 things she enjoys outside of work
 
Animals and Pokemon

1 fun fact
 
Knows how to sail a boat

Claire Leeson

Administration Support

Claire Leeson

Administration Support

3 ways Claire supports our community

Welcoming new families and guiding them through the intake process

Supporting client bookings and communication

Behind-the-scenes coordination to keep everything running smoothly

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Going to the beach

Watching my kids play their sport.

1 fun fact

I have a pet sheep, Holly who is 12 years old.

Alana Cross

Senior Occupational Therapist

Georgia Harriot

Speech Therapist

Georgia Harriot

Speech Therapist

3 areas Georgia loves supporting

Early Intervention language 

Learning and growing through play

Helping children develop clear, confident speech. 

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Baking and recently, sewing. 

1 fun fact

I can touch my nose with my tongue. 

Lauri Phyland

Speech Therapist

Lauri Phyland

Speech Therapist

3 areas Lauri loves supporting

Young children with their speech, language and social communication

Learning through play

Understanding how emotions, regulation and connection shape communication development.

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Camping and spending time with my kids and partner.

1 fun fact

I've just started learning to surf and knit!

Isobel Carmichael

Occupational Therapist

Sam Evans

Occupational Therapist

Sam Evans

Occupational Therapist

3 areas Sam loves supporting

Working with children with diverse needs

Partnering with schools to help children feel supported and understood. 

Observing classroom environments and suggesting small changes to reduce noise and improve focus

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Going to the beach

Camping with my family.

1 fun fact

I drove around Australia

Emily lang (Murfitt)

Occupational Therapist

Emily Lang (Murfitt)

Occupational Therapist

3 areas Emily loves supporting

Children and young people aged 5–15

Aquatic therapy, which I’m currently exploring and excited to further develop as part of my practice

Helping neurodivergent children and teens (including autism and ADHD) build independence, confidence and participation at home, school and in the community. 

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Going for walks with my husband and dog, Chuck

Binge-watching a good TV series.

1 fun fact

I can do a handspring.

Maddie Burt

Speech Therapist

Maddie Burt

Speech Therapist

3 areas Maddie loves supporting

Supporting children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Developing strong foundations in early oral language

Supporting children aged 2–12.

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Indoor plants

Arts and crafts.

1 fun fact

I can use chopsticks with both my left and right hand. 

gemma welsh​

Occupational Therapist

Gemma Welsh

Occupational Therapist

3 areas Gemma loves supporting

Using play as a way to build skills

Supporting children through important school transitions, like starting Prep or moving into high school

Helping children understand and respond to their body signals (sensory processing and interoception). 

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Going for a walk along the beach with a yummy coffee! 

I am an avid gym goer.

1 fun fact
I am a trained barista and can make a pretty yummy coffee (including latte art!)

Jasna Howarth

Occupational Therapist

Jasna Howarth

Occupational Therapist

3 areas Jasna loves supporting

Early intervention play skills

Sensory integration and emotional regulation

Prep readiness

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Walks and beach with my daughter

1 fun fact

I know how to skateboard

nathan gronbeck

Occupational Therapist

jess scholes-robinson

Therapy Assistant

Jess Scholes-Robinson

Therapy Assistant

3 areas Jess loves supporting

Developing easy-to-understand resources for families

Creating social media stories

Supporting families through helpful, educational content

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Knitting and baking. 

1 fun fact

I used to be vegan. 

beki lewis

Administration Support

Beki Lewis

Administration Support

3 ways Beki supports our community

Welcoming new families and guiding them through the intake process
 
Supporting client communication
 
Supporting our therapists to keep everything running smoothly.
 
2 things she enjoys outside of work

Oceans swims and bike rides with my kids

1 fun fact

I was on an episode of Blue Heelers

kiara loughnane

Therapy Assistant

Zoe Jones

Therapy Assistant

MARK WAKELING

Therapy Assistant

Mark Wakeling

Therapy Assistant

3 areas Mark loves supporting

Adolescent and young adult males 

Addressing loneliness and encouraging social connections

Nature and touching grass

2 things he enjoys outside of work

Dogs

Drums

1 fun fact

I recently discovered I could still juggle after not doing it for over 2 decades!

Remy Olsen

Occupational Therapist

Remy Olsen

Occupational Therapist

3 areas Remy loves supporting

Early intervention and school aged children

Parent and child capacity building
Emotional regulation.

2 things she enjoys outside of work

I enjoy reading and walking my dog.

1 fun fact

I have been to Japan.

Sophy Chirnside

Communications Specialist

Sophy Chirnside

Communications Specialist

3 ways Sophy supports the community

Sharing stories and helpful information to make people’s days a little easier

Translating complex ideas into everyday language

Bringing clarity and direction so our work has genuine meaning

2 things she enjoys outside of work

Cardio tennis (with a few laughs)

Beach walks with my family and our two mini labradoodles

1 fun fact

Beach lover, however reluctant cold-water swimmer … something I’m working on!

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At OKAY Therapy, our one-to-one services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, play therapy, and social work, with access to therapy assistants. Additionally, we provide interest-based group therapy, online learning, parent support networks, and community partnerships.

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