Our Team
Our expert allied health team is dedicated to applying innovative care to help you achieve happiness and health. Apricus Health is your partner on the road to recovery and to living a whole life.

Hannah Aisa
Occupational Therapist

Brittany Atzeni
Occupational Therapist

Harmony Boyd
Administration Assistant

Luke Butler
Physiotherapist

Kellie Broodbank
Therapy Assistant

Laura Chapman
Occupational Therapist

Lauren Chapman
Occupational Therapist

Cassandra Chiesa
Founder - co-CEO - Occupational Therapist - Accredited Hand Therapist

Sophie Chiswell
Occupational Therapist

Karey Corrie
Therapy Assistant

David Fielding
Occupational Therapist

Kerry Garbutt
Occupational Therapist - Graduate Coordinator

Amanda Fry
Administration Assistant

Alyssa Gomes
Therapy Assistant

Natalie Harbour
Occupational Therapist

Zachary Isaac
Occupational Therapist

Liana Kennedy
Occupational Therapist

Alexandra Lord
Occupational Therapist

Juliet Milne
Occupational Therapist

Sandra Moore
Head of Operations

Ann Murray
Finance Assistant

Joanna Murray
Founder - co-CEO - Occupational Therapist

Sara Price
Therapy Assistant

Anne Phillips
Administration Assistant

Letitia Power
Physiotherapist – Accredited Hand Therapist

Georgia Reid
Occupational Therapist

Kate Ross
Occupational Therapist

Heather Smith
Administration Assistant

Lachlan Smith
Occupational Therapist

Lara Spicer
Therapy Assistant

Alison Walker
Occupational Therapist

Hannah Aisa
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
Hannah completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2018. Hannah works with paediatric clients both in the clinic and in the community including school visits and enjoys working with the clients and their families to support them to achieve their goal. Hannah has previous experience working in age care facilities where she provided personal -centred interventions to help promote quality of life for elderly people. Hannah has completed a wide array of placements in the allied health services including hand therapy, aged-care, community care, and mental health.
Hannah aspires to continuously build her skills and experience in different settings as she has a passion for helping people of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve the best possible outcomes. Hannah also thoroughly enjoys working in paediatrics as “not only are the kids fun to work with, but they make me feel normal sized being 148cm tall!”Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Special Interests
Paediatrics, Aged Support, School Based Programs

Brittany Atzeni
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
Brittany joined our team in 2017 as an Occupational Therapist and is the Clinic Manger at our North Shore Clinic. Brittany has been involved in hand therapy caseloads where she works with Defence, WorkCover, DVA and private patients.
Brittany loves working in hand therapy as she enjoys helping her clients achieve their goals and best outcomes. She also enjoys the variety and problem solving that comes with a hand therapy caseload. Brittany also has a keen interest in supervising and training Occupational Therapy students during their clinical placements.
Brittany is an associated member of the AHTA and is currently working towards becoming an Accredited Hand Therapist. She has attended multiple professional development workshops and courses to ensure that she is up to date with all the latest hand therapy modalities and treatment options.
Special Interests
Hand Therapy, Wrist Injuries, Arthritis

Harmony Boyd
Administration Assistant
About
Special Interests
Health Administration

Luke Butler
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
About
Luke completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2015. Luke has widespread experience working in both the public and private hospital systems developing a diverse range of skills in musculoskeletal, neurological rehabilitation and orthopaedic post-operative care.
Working in the hospital setting, Luke has experience and special interest in spinal assessment and rehabilitation which he utilises in the treatment and assessment of upper limb conditions. By moving into the speciality of upper limb therapy, Luke is able to draw on these skills to provide quality care and rehabilitation for his clients.

Kellie Broodbank
Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy), Cert III in Health Services Assistance, Cert III Children’s Services
About
Kellie joined the team as a Therapy Assistant in April 2021 and works under the guidance of the senior clinicians to assist with delivering therapy plans. After a long career working as a passionate Early Childhood Educator, she is excited to be embarking on a new career in health care; learning all about the world of Occupational Therapy and how best to support the team of therapists.
Kellie has always had a strong passion for helping others and is drawn to the diversity of a Therapy Assistant role and the meaningful work they do. Kellie has a special interest in hand therapy and paediatrics.
Special Interests
Hand Therapy, Paediatrics, Hand Writing

Laura Chapman
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – Practitioner of Hand Therapy
About
Laura is an occupational therapist who has experience in aged care, paediatrics, and hand therapy. Laura is in her 4th year of post graduate accreditation with the Australian Hand Therapy Association. Laura oversees our new graduate and early hand therapy career training within the clinics. Laura is a compassionate clinician who enjoys sharing the hand therapy journey with clients as they work towards achieving a full recovery and return to their daily activities.
Special Interests
Neurological Hypertonicity, Paediatrics Handwriting, Chronic Pain

Lauren Chapman
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
Lauren is the principal Occupational Therapist and Clinic Manager at our Burdekin Clinic and is passionate about providing highly skilled, evidence based, hand and upper limb treatment in a rural setting. Lauren completed her studies of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2005 and has experience working in both the private and public practice settings, in a diverse range of clinical areas including acute and community paediatric care, acute burn management and acute upper limb and hand management.
Lauren joined our team in 2012 and has since worked exclusively in the area of hand, wrist, and elbow rehabilitation as well as upper limb neurological rehabilitation. Lauren is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and has attended numerous hand and upper limb workshops and conferences to enhance her skills.
Lauren is trained in the use of dry needling and has obtained postgraduate training in soft tissue treatment. In 2015 Lauren was awarded JCU Outstanding Alumni Award for excellence in her field.
Special Interests
Hand Therapy, Upper Limb Fractures care, Upper Limb Neuro

Cassandra Chiesa
Founder - co-CEO - Occupational Therapist - Accredited Hand Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association), Graduate of The Australian Company of Directors, Certificate of Advanced Soft Tissue Management, Diploma of Business Management.
About
Cassandra is an occupational therapist with 20 years experience in the field of Hand Therapy. Cassandra is extremely passionate about the profession of hand therapy, and the role upper limb rehabilitation has in influencing the health of our nation. She strives to ensure Apricus Health are the leaders of hand and upper limb rehabilitation in North Queensland.
Cassandra has worked in senior positions in both the private and public sector, in Australia and the United Kingdom. Cassandra is a guest lecturer at James Cook University in the subjects of Upper Limb Anatomy, Hand Therapy and Orthotics/Splinting. She is also involved in the training of General Practitioners and other allied health professionals on hand and wrist injuries. She has previously been on the board of the Australian Hand Therapy Association
Cassandra has dedicated her career to Hand Therapy and prior to Apricus Health founded and directed Helping Hands – Hand, Wrist and Arm Clinic for 15 years. She was awarded the Townsville Business Woman of the Year in 2019.
Special Interests
Hand therapy, Scar Management, Pain Management.

Sophie Chiswell
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), Bachelor of Human Biology and Anatomy
About
Sophie completed her honour’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2019 alongside her studies in Bachelor of Human Biology and Anatomy. Sophie has been working as a Practitioner of Hand Therapy with our team since joining the clinic in August 2020, with previous experience as a soft tissue occupational therapist.
Sophie is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and aims to become a full member with her passion and dedication to hand therapy.
Special Interests
Fractures, Finger Injuries and Sports Injuries.

Karey Corrie
Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Community Welfare, currently studying Bachelor of Nursing Science
About
Karey is new to the Occupational Therapy field and has been a Therapy Assistant with our team for almost 12 months. Karey has extensive experience with working in helping roles including retail, government departments, small business, mining, and the fitness industry. Karey runs the retail arm of Apricus Health – Sisu7, as well as seeing a variety of clients at the clinic, in schools and at their homes.
Special Interests
Paediatrics, Sensory Equipment

David Fielding
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
David is the Team Leader and one of our Senior Occupational Therapists working across the lifespan. He has substantial experience working in community aged support and the disability sector. He works with a range of clients with varying physical and intellectual abilities in the clinic and in the community including school visits.
David completed his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy where he completed multiple placements in several different contexts. David decided on Occupational Therapy as a profession after accompanying his cousin on various health appointments and saw the benefits that his cousin’s occupational therapist brought to his life.
David has project management experience working closely with James Cook University to coordinate community student placements. David also works with schools in North and Northwest Queensland to support children of all abilities in the classroom. David is passionate about all areas of his practice, enjoys the Townsville lifestyle as he has grown up here and loves to stay active and outdoors on his weekends.
Special Interests
Life Skills Development, Aged Support

Kerry Garbutt
Occupational Therapist - Graduate Coordinator
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics,
About
Kerry is an Occupational Therapist with an extensive 35 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working in hospitals, community, private practice, and tertiary education. Kerry has recent experience in community aged care and adult disability within NDIS and has developed a keen interest in dementia care.
Kerry has also worked in areas of acquired brain injury rehabilitation, work rehabilitation, ergonomics and private practices throughout Australia and the UK. Kerry was also a lecturer and practice education coordinator at James Cook University in the occupational therapy program from 2004-2018. Her academic areas of expertise include reflective practice, professional practice, and professional reasoning.
Kerry thoroughly enjoys her work as an Occupational Therapist as she is able to continuously learn and rise to new challenges. Kerry enjoys working with people to provide solutions to assist them in participating in their everyday activities. Kerry grew up in Ingham however has called Townsville home for the past 30 years.
Special Interests
Dementia Care, Acquired Brain Injury, Equipment Prescription

Amanda Fry
Administration Assistant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science
About
Amanda joined our team in July 2018 as our Administration Assistant. Prior to working with us, Amanda worked in various administration and financial roles within the retail and recruitment industries, and a state non for profit organisation.
Amanda is passionate about her role as she is able to focus on providing support services to individuals and members of the community.

Alyssa Gomes
Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
Studying Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
About
Alyssa is an Therapy Assistant who joined our team in early 2017. Alyssa is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Alyssa has experience working in the public sector primarily Hospital to Home care, in addition to observations of ward, surgical, ER and vascular OT through university placements. The direct feedback from clients and positive work environment, along with the support from the team, shows her how truly rewarding a career in Occupational Therapy could be.
Special Interests
Paediatrics, Adult Disability, School Programs

Natalie Harbour
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Qualification/s (Postnominals): Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Certificate lll in Education Support
About
Natalie graduated in 2007, joining our team casually in 2019 before moving into a full-time role in 2022. Natalie enjoys the challenge of the role in working with clients to achieve the best outcome for the achievement of goals. The smiles of joy from her clients are why she wanted to help others from a young age. She has substantial experience working across various locations as an OT including in-patient hospital rehabilitation, outreach services to rural towns and within the community. She worked for 6 years in South East Queensland for private practices and not-for-profit organisations, before returning to Townsville in 2014. Natalie loves the North Queensland lifestyle, having grown up in Tully and Ingham.
Natalie has experience working with people across the lifespan in many areas of Occupational Therapy including prescription of assistive technology, home modification, DVA, NDIS, aged care, manual handling, workplace assessment and rehabilitation. She has a passion for delivering education through development workshops and online platforms.
Special Interests
Paediatric Special Interest Group
Complex home modifications
Assistive Technology Prescription
Education

Zachary Isaac
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
Zach is one of our Senior Occupational Therapist working across the lifespan and has experience in both the public and private sector of the allied health field. Zach has substantial experience in the NDIS and works in the areas of paediatrics, mental health, assistive technology, home modifications and life skill development/training. Zach joined our team at the beginning of 2017 and enjoys the challenges and problem solving with clients to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Zach has lived in Townsville most of his life. However, he has also spent time living in Scotland and South Africa. Zach had an interest in Occupational Therapy ever since leaving school and knew it was something he wanted to, in order to give back to the community. Zach has a strong passion for mental health, disability, and the aged care sector.
Special Interests
Seating and Wheelchair Prescription, Adaptive Equipment, Mental Health

Liana Kennedy
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
Liana is a new addition to our team working from our Ayr Clinic. Liana has attained a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) and has an extensive 11 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the public sector. Liana has worked in a variety of clinical areas and began specialising in hand therapy in 2015 with a particular interest on management of burns and trauma injuries. Liana is also an associated member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
Special Interests
Management of burns, trauma injuries, adult dis

Alexandra Lord
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours – Class I)
About
Alexandra completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours – Class I) in 2020. She completed her final clinical placement at Helping Hands where her passion for hand therapy emerged, enabling her to truly appreciate the importance of our upper limbs in everyday activities.
Alexandra is also an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) and is pursuing her accreditation as a hand therapist.
Special Interests
Special interest: Fractures, Tendinopathies and Finger Injuries

Juliet Milne
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Certified in NDTA (Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association)
About
Juliet is an Occupational Therapist who graduated in 2007. Juliet spent the first 7 years of her career working in the area of paediatric neurological and physical rehabilitation. During her time working in this area, Juliet developed a passion for upper limb rehabilitation and in particular hypertonicity management. Juliet joined our team in 2014 and developed further skills in assessment and treatment of the upper limb. Juliet is passionate about combining her skill sets and regular treats clients post botox injections, casting and splinting for hypertonicity, post stroke rehab, children’s development and upper limb trauma.
Special Interests
Paediatrics, Upper Limb Hypotonicity, Handwriting

Sandra Moore
Head of Operations
Qualifications
BSc, GradDipMgt, MBA, GAICD, FIML
About

Ann Murray
Finance Assistant
Qualifications
Diploma Practice Management
About
Following extensive administration experience in other allied health practices, Ann joined our team as an Administration Assistant in November 2017 and is working remotely at Apricus Health as she relocates to New South Wales. Ann enjoys being part of the caring and supportive Apricus Health team where she provides support to people of all ages in the community to enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
Ann has substantial experience with NDIS and DVA administrative processes and provides invaluable support to the therapists and clients.

Joanna Murray
Founder - co-CEO - Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Graduate Certificate of Research Methods, Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration, Graduate of the Australian Company of Directors
About
Joanna is an occupational therapist with 15 years experience in the aged support and dementia field.
Joanna has been integral in the development and implementation of innovative health programs, education and partnerships in the North and Central Queensland regions and is passionate about providing contemporary services to support all clients and stakeholders. She is a current Board Director of Occupational Therapy Australia.
Joanna has been instrumental in the development of innovative frameworks to engage students in working with clients in a variety of contexts and locations, including the development of an international collaborative placement model working with the University of Worcester in the UK.
Joanna is passionate about supporting women in business and is a business mentor for start-ups and small business owners. Prior to Apricus Health, Joanna was the founder and managing director of Access Therapy Services for 11 years.
Special Interests
Dementia Rehabilitation, Aged support

Sara Price
Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
Studying Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
About
Sara is a Therapy Assistant and our Therapy Assistant Team Leader who joined our team in September 2020 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
Sara is passionate about the importance of mental health education for young children and would like to specialise in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. She has a particular interest in working with families to achieve a happy and healthy home environment.
Special Interests
Paediatric Zones of Regulation, Family Therapy, Paediatric Mental Health

Anne Phillips
Administration Assistant
Qualifications
Diploma in Practice Management
About
Anne has been a receptionist in the allied health field for the past 5 years and joined our team in 2017. Anne is often the first smiley face you see as you walk through the doors of our Fulham Road clinic. Anne has attained a Diploma in Practice Management. The Diploma covers off on key managerial topics such as staff recruitment and induction, managing team effectiveness, ensuring quality customer service, and harbouring a culture of continuous improvement.
Anne enjoys her role as a receptionist at Apricus Health as it is an important aspect of each patient’s experience at the clinic, and she enjoys being a part of the patient’s treatment journey.

Letitia Power
Physiotherapist – Accredited Hand Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association)
About
Letitia has completed her bachelor of Physiotherapy and has been a part of our team for over 7 years. As a physiotherapist Letitia brings to the clinic not only skills in upper limb therapy but also a comprehensive understanding of the neck and shoulder.
Letitia has attended numerous advanced courses in shoulder management making her a leader of shoulder injuries in North Queensland. Letitia is able to perform dry needling, hydrotherapy and has excellent skills in the use of sports and dynamic tape as an adjunct to therapy
Special Interests
Wrist Instability, Shoulder Impingement, Elbow Tendonitis, Sports Injuries

Georgia Reid
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
About
Georgia completed her Bachelor of Occupational therapy in 2016 and has been working as a Practitioner of Hand Therapy since joining our team in October 2017, with previous experience with occupational rehabilitation caseloads.
She is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) in her last year of accreditation as a hand therapist. Georgia is proficient in the use of technology in healthcare and is our specialist in InterX for non-invasive interactive neurostimulation. She is a friendly clinician who enjoys working with a variety of clients, striving to achieve best outcome in upper limb injuries and conditions
Special Interests
Finger injuries, Cumulative trauma, Red Light Therapy / Laser and InterX Modalities for Pain Relief.

Kate Ross
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
About
Kate joined our team as a Therapy Assistant in May 2021. whilst in her final year of studying a bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Kate has experience working in rural, remote and regional locations both in community and hospitals settings during university placements. During her placements Kate gained experience in the practice areas of hand and compression therapy, paediatrics, rehabilitation, geriatrics, mental health and home modifications.
Kate is now a graduated OT and works with clients across the lifespan. She is grateful to work in a profession that allows her to listen to and connect with people for a living. Kate also enjoys working in partnerships with individuals and families to help clients reach their goals to live their most meaningful and fulfilling life.
Special Interests
Sensory Processing Disorders, Palliative Care, Persistant Pain, Cultural Inclusion

Heather Smith
Administration Assistant
Qualifications
Cert IV Legal Services
About
Heather joined our team in mid-2020 as part of the Administration team. She has worked in the office administration field in the Legal, Hospitality and Transport industries and is excited to learn about the Allied Health area.
Heather enjoys providing organisational support to the clinical team and to our clients; and is thriving on the challenge of learning a whole new industry.

Lachlan Smith
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational therapy (Honours)
About
Lachlan is a new graduate occupational therapist who joined our team as a therapy assistant while in his final year of studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Prior to commencing his studies in Occupational Therapy, Lachlan worked as a chef for 12 years where he learned to appreciate and respect the importance of complete hand functionality.
Lachlan has a great interest in upper limb anatomy and is passionate about helping clients through their treatment journey, so they are able to return to doing things that they need and want to do. Lachlan is excited to develop his skills and work towards becoming an accredited hand therapist in the future.
Special Interests
Hand Therapy, Sports Injuries, Workplace Injuries

Lara Spicer
Therapy Assistant
About
After completing a student placement with Apricus Health in 2021, Lara has joined our team as a Therapy Assistant whilst she completes her final year of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Lara is currently on student placement and will be back with us after July to continue her valuable TA role.
Special Interests
Paediatrics

Alison Walker
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours, Master of Occupational Therapy (Paediatrics).
About
Alison joined our team as an Occupational Therapist in September 2021 and has an extensive 15 years’ experience in the field. Alison has worked in Australia, England and Bhutan, and has recently worked as an Occupational Therapist with the Department of Education in the Northern Territory where she supported teachers and schools across the Territory. Alison’s skills and experience are within paediatrics and rural and remote health.
Alison thoroughly enjoys her role as an Occupational Therapist as it allows her to travel and work in unique places with great people!
Special Interests
Paediatrics, School Based Programs