About us

As the Principal Therapist and Director of SOH, Heather has over 30 years’ experience in treating the hand and upper limb. She has worked in both the public and private sectors in W.A. and also spent 11 years in the USA where she was Director of Occupational Therapy and then Adult Services at a large not-for-profit outpatient rehabilitation centre in Texas.

Heather also lectured in hand therapy and splinting to Texas university students undertaking the physical therapy course. She has also taught splinting to OT’s in the Peel region.

Heather is an Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association. She is also a Certified Hand Therapist, the gold standard for hand therapists in the USA and now recognised in Australia. She enjoys all aspects of hand rehabilitation and assisting patients to achieve their goals and return to functional independence. She has considerable experience and success with treating chronic pain and complex injuries. Shoulder rehabilitation and arthritis are also keen areas of interest. 
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Heather is a Full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and a member of both the Australian OT Association, and WA Occupational Therapy Association.

When she is not working, Heather enjoys yoga, walking along her local beaches and spending time with family and friends.

Rosemary graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2004, following an undergraduate degree in Health Promotion.

Rosemary has worked in a range of settings including paediatric, mental health, and community disability at organizations including The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, Active Foundation, two Perth Public Hospitals, and local primary schools. 

Rosemary has worked at Specialists On Hand since 2009 and is a much-valued member of the SoH team. She is passionate about holistic healing, and treating the whole person, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal integration. 

Rosemary is an Associate Member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association, and currently pursuing her Hand Therapy Accreditation. 

When not at Specialists on Hand, Rosemary is involved her daughters’ sporting activities, camping, or out enjoying the Perth beaches with her young family.

Carmel graduated from Curtin University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy and has worked in the UK and Perth in both public and private practices.

In 2016 Carmel joined the team at Specialists On Hand and has proven to be a great asset with her extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. Carmel is also well known for developing the Rehab Minder hand therapy exercise App for iOS, recently updated and is now available on TrackActive Exercise Prescription Software.

This is an excellent tool for therapists to use with patients and makes customised easy-to-follow home exercise programs accessible on smartphones or devices.Carmel currently provides cover for therapists on leave when she can fit it in around her busy family life and work with Curtin University students.