Passionate about what she does Portia strives to help children, young people and their families find balance and meaning in what they do each day. She enjoys seeing others reach their potential in a way that works for them. Understanding that each person is unique she uses a flexible approach to her therapies and believes building a relationship is just as important as hitting a goal.

Portia believes in using a family-centered approach to therapy and is passionate about parent/caregiver education and support and enjoys running workshops and empowering others.

Qualifications and Training

Portia is a graduate of the University of the Sunshine coast and has worked as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist for 9 years. She has completed a Masters in advanced Occupational Therapy and is currently completing her Doctorate further developing her children’s wellness program.

Portia has completed training in the following:

• SOS Feeding

• Secret Agent Society

• DIR Floortime

• Occupational Performance Coaching

• Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance - CO-OP Approach

• Complex toileting

• Learn to play