Meet the Team

Our team of dedicated and passionate professionals are here to help you along your therapeutic journey. We have a growing number of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists and Therapy Assistants, including our superstar Administration team.

Our team of professionals embed our values of Passion, Professionalism, Respect, Family approach and Fun on a daily basis.

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Integrated Health

Simon Ashley

Chief Visionary Officer

“Working at the rainbow clinic just excites me because we are having an impact on families lives every day.”

What energise you about working here?

I just love kids having 4 of my own I understand the need for parents to get the right help. Working at The Rainbow Clinic just excites me because we are having an impact on families lives every day. For me seeing our team of professionals working together for you, our clients are so rewarding and inspiring. The role so far has energised and motivated me, so much so, when work doesn’t feel like work but fun it is not something that drains you at all but spurs you onto greater things.

What training and or qualifications do you have?

I am a Doctor of Osteopathy and have a business degree from Ballarat University. But my qualification for joining The Rainbow Clinic was my experience. Sarah and Pat have seen ATUNE flourish over the last 5 years into one of Australia’s leading integrated medical facilities.

They recognised that the future for our kids well-being is in collaborative care, that removes professional silo’s. So they asked me if I would bring my 15 years of experience and help The Rainbow Clinic to become Australia’s leading Paediatric integrated centre. Knowing the professionalism and passion that is The Rainbow Clinic, I was very excited about the prospect of working with this team.

I enjoy – my family. My wife and kids are the greatest blessing in my life. They are full of life and passion, and I just love watching them all enjoying and thriving in life. From drama, music to sport I love hanging out with them all and doing life with this crazy crew.

My passions are: Integrated, wholistic health care. I nearly died at aged 19 and through this experience I had the realisation that healthcare could be done so much better and working together and not against each other, was the only way this could be achieved. I have thus dedicated my working life to transforming healthcare in our nation, from travelling the world seeing how others do integrated/preventative care to building an integrated team, my passion for this change will continue until I retire. I also love sport and enjoy riding my bike around one of the most beautiful locations in the world Lake Macquarie.

When I'm not at work, you can find me hanging with my family, reading, riding or resting.

Our Occupational Therapists

Sarah

Occupational Therapist Team Leader

“The individual personalities of each child I work with means my days are often full of variety and surprises, and what could be better than that? As an Occupational Therapist, I have the opportunity to connect with families and build relationships that grow every day.”

Sarah has been a valued Occupational Therapist with The Rainbow Clinic since 2016, she is currently a Senior Clinician and our Team Lead. Her passion for helping children and young adults achieve everyday activities including play, dressing, bathing and grooming, feeding and meal preparation, tying shoelaces, and participating in meaningful activities with family and peers, joining in group activities, completing craft creations, and many more illustrates her dedication to her work and the families she supports.

Her journey to become a Paediatric Occupational Therapist began with a desire to support others to live their lives with as much independence as possible. During her studies she began working within a community centre to support children interact with leisure pursuits in the community. Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces and spending time with the families further ignited her passion for improving their daily lives specifically with children. Her thirst for knowledge and passion to support children, has continued since completing her Occupational Therapy Degree in 2007, and she hasn’t looked back.

Sarah holds qualifications spanning the spectrum of OT practices, including Occupational Performance Coaching, Executive Function in School Student with learning difficulties, Understanding our Sensory Systems – Proprioception, The Alert Program – A guide to Self-Regulation, Visual-Vestibular Screening and Treatment Strategies, Ayres Clinical Observations, The Wilbarger Therapressure Protocol to treat Sensory Defensiveness, and Clinical Assessment and Practical Intervention for Praxis. She is dedicated to evidence-based practice and listening to the lived experiences of the families she works with to tailor therapy to their needs. While these qualifications may not mean much to those outside of the profession, you can be assured that Sarah has the skills to work with children and help them become as independent as possible.

Finn

Occupational Therapist

“Helping those around me to be happy and healthy is my passion.”

Finn is dedicated to developing his skills and discovering new ways to support children and their families throughout their OT journey. As a big fan of sports, Finn enjoys applying his active approach to his work and helping children build their confidence through fun and engaging activities.

Amy

Occupational Therapist

“I enjoy supporting others and finding happiness in everyday. ”

Amy worked as an OT assistant across different areas for approximately 5 years. Her passions are supporting others and finding happiness in everyday.

When she is not at work, you can find her outside enjoying the weather or socialising with her loved ones.

Gabby

Occupational Therapist

“I’m passionate about helping and encouraging others to be the best person they can be!”

Gabby graduated as a Occupational Therapist in 2023.

She enjoys working with children and being able to create a fun environment for them to reach their full potential! She loves getting to know the kiddos, finding out their passions and interests and helping them achieve their goals!

She is passionate about helping and encouraging others around her to be the best person they can be!

When she’s not at work, you can find her playing Rugby Union and Water Polo, reading and playing with her two dogs, Digby and Polly!

Chathu

Occupational Therapist

“I love getting to know each of the children and seeing them reach their goals, no matter how big or small!”

Our Speech Pathologists

Mills
Speech Pathologist

“Please welcome Mills to The Rainbow Clinic Team”

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Nicola enjoys taking on new challenges and seeing how the work we do benefits not only the children we see on a daily basis, but also leads to changes in community perceptions and understanding of disability.

Her passions are:

Helping every child develop the confidence to communicate with those around them and finding the right communication method no matter what limitations have previously been placed on them.

Supporting my team members and colleagues to find and pursue their own passions and champion the incredible work they do every day.

When she is not at work, you can find her sitting at home with a good book and a record playing in the background or baking a range of different cakes, pastries, and desserts.

Nicola has completed the following training and qualifications:

HANEN Trained Clinician - ‘It Takes Two To Talk’ and ‘More Than Words’

PROMPT Bridging Trained Clinician

Extensive prescription of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC Devices)

Intermediate Auslan Training

Key Word Sign Training

Learn to Play Therapy - Assessment and Intervention

Our Clinical Nutritionists

Kathryn
Clinical Nutritionist

“I'm passionate about supporting families throughout the developmental stages of their child’s life.”

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Kathryn has an interest in:

Food Refusal and Fussy Eating

Perspective Towards Food and Disordered Eating

Supporting Behaviour and Mental Health

Allergies or Intolerances

Immune System Support

Optimising Weight for Age

Gut Health

Sleep Improvement and Energy Support

Kathryn has always had a passion for helping families to live healthy, happy lives. She completed an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine, and then continued her studies to complete a Bachelor’s Degree of Health Science: Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine at Endeavour College of Natural Health in Sydney.

She has 4 years of Clinical Practice experience with a wide range of health conditions. She is experienced in working with presentations of Autism and ADHD and has enjoyed helping her clients to thrive on nutritious meals, have a positive perspective towards food and a positive relationship with food. Her passion remains equipping families with the tools and knowledge to build healthy eating habits in their home.

Our Psychologists

Recruiting
Psychologist

“We are currently looking for an amazing psychologist to join our team”

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Georgia has an interest in:

Individual and group therapy programs

Parenting programs

Trauma and developmental delays

Delivering clinical interventions to enhance emotional wellbeing

Assisting parents to navigate children’s technology use

Using practical strategies to empower young people and families

Georgia studied a Bachelor of Psychological Science at LaTrobe University, graduating in 2015. She returned to her hometown of Darwin where she completed her Honours degree at Charles Darwin University (CDU) and gained her registration as a Psychologist. Since that time Georgia has continued to build her experience working with people across the lifespan in urban, regional and remote parts of the Northern Territory.

She first began working with adults affected by substance use and gambling problems before transitioning to work as a School Psychologist. She provided support to a number of schools across the Territory providing assessments and advocacy for students, delivering group programs for children and parents, and delivering professional development for staff and school administrators.

Georgia then looked for opportunities to work more closely with young people and their families, providing therapy and intervention supports that led to positive outcomes for children and their families. Georgia is experienced in delivering individual and group therapy, and assessments to inform diagnostic formulations. Georgia has a passion for working with children and their families in a systems framework that considers the needs of the ‘whole’ child.

Georgia has just relocated to Newcastle from Darwin and is looking to build a positive and connected community in which to foster her new chapter. Her older sister, brother-in-law and baby niece are due to make the move early next year and she looks forward to being the best aunty she can be.

Our Occupational Therapy Assistants

Our Occupational Therapy Assistants

Emily
Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Emily is currently completing her 4th year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Newcastle.

She enjoys working with children and being able to create a fun environment for them to reach their full potential! She loves getting to know the kiddos, finding out their passions and interests and helping them achieve their goals!

Emily also has experience in caring for people from her role as a support worker. She is passionate about helping and encouraging others around her to be the best person they can be!

When she’s not at work, you can find her plays soccer, bike riding or walking the dog.

Our Leadership Team

Madeleine
Practice Manager

“Working with children and watching them learn, grow and achieve their goals is an incredibly rewarding experience and I love that my position enables me to witness this every day.”

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Madeleine became The Rainbow Clinic’s Practice Manager in 2018 and combines her skills as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and administrative expertise to deliver exceptional experiences for all families.

With a Leadership and Management Certificate, qualifications in Allied Health Assistance and more than 30 years of experience working within a variety of office environments; Madeleine is The Rainbow Clinic’s go-to person when it comes to managing the day to day of the clinic. Her previous work within paediatric centres also makes her the perfect person to talk to when you are looking to understand and access the various services and supports that are available.

Jadie
Operations Manager

“Witnessing the growth and development of children and working with an amazing team is one of the best parts of my day.”

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Jadie brings to The Rainbow Clinic team years of experience and training in the health space, as well as exceptional administration and finance skills.

Jadie is dedicated to developing skills and knowledge that will support families and help them navigate their therapy journey with confidence.

She compliments the friendly approach of our administration team and brightens our reception area with her warmth, smile and can-do attitude.

Sarah
Founder

“I am extremely proud of The Rainbow Clinic team and what we do on a daily basis. I know I am living my purpose and passion and truly love working with children to achieve their potential.”

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Sarah is The Rainbow Clinic’s Founder and is passionate about establishing ongoing relationships with children and their families. She believes that through these close relationships, individualised treatment plans can be established and will achieve better outcomes.

Having worked in paediatrics for more than 20 years, Sarah is well versed in all aspects of children’s development. Her dedication to helping children achieve has seen her work as an Occupational Therapist both locally and in the UK.

Sarah’s time working abroad afforded her the opportunity to train in Allied Health Leadership, Drama Therapy, Sensory Integration and Therapy, Splinting, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and in assessing and reporting using the sensory processing measure, sensory profile, handwriting speed test, Movement ABC and the Beery VMI-visual-motor integration tests.

On her return to Australia, Sarah first became involved in the set up and management of an Occupational Therapy practice on the western side of Lake Macquarie. She then embraced the opportunity to start her own practice, The Rainbow Clinic.

As the name suggests, The Rainbow Clinic was established to offer families a spectrum of services that are as colourful as the children they support. Sarah believes that rainbows provide hope. They are a physical sign that the rain is over, and the light is shining through. But this light can sometimes be hard to see, and that is why Sarah and her team ensure that all families receive the support, advice and therapy services they need every time they work with or visit the clinic.

Our Administration Team

Kristy
Administration

“I love helping people and making people feel welcome. I am really looking forward to meeting all of the families who visit the clinic, getting to know them, and seeing them grow and develop.!”

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I studied Business Administration at Metropolitan Business College in Sydney CBD when I was 18 .

I have over 23 years experience in administration in various industries and have picked up many different skills along the way.

My passions are my family, people, animals and our beautiful planet.

When I'm not at work, you can find me at the beach, horse riding, hanging with my favourite people.