FELICITY HOLISTIC CARE

Maya is a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with AHPRA.
She has 7 years of experience working with clients with developmental
disorders; physical, intellectual, chronic and/or progressive disability; and
mental health issues. She currently has capacity to take on new clients at
the Felicity Holistic Care Allied Health Clinic in Hoppers Crossing.

Maya enjoys engaging with her clients and their families, assessing their needs and
working with them to meet their individual goals, to improve their quality of life.

She also carries out standardised assessments to measure and document her client’s abilities in different areas,
such as activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, communication,
and sensory needs such as the ABAS, Sensory Profile, BOT-2 and many others. She can write reports detailing her
findings for use in treatment goals.

Maya is fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Sherry is an experienced and qualified Occupational Therapist. She supports clients of all ages with strategies, to help them be more independent in their daily living activities.

She is experienced in providing assessments and Play Therapy, Early Childhood Development and Sensory Integration Therapy.

Scott is a psychologist who is committed to guiding you on your therapeutic journey. He draws on trauma-informed and psychodynamic approaches addressing both your current struggles and underlying drivers. In sessions, you won’t find Scott hiding behind a clipboard or remaining silent for long periods. Instead, he actively engages with you, asks questions, shares thoughts, and invites your feedback. He creates a non-judgmental space where it is safe to openly express your thoughts and feelings. Scott believes that therapy should be a collaborative process. Together, you’ll decide the type, pace, and intensity of therapy, ensuring that your therapy is personalized and meaningful.

Scott utilises specific methods from the following therapeutic approaches:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)

Scott’s Areas of Interest
Scott has experience working with a diverse range of client concerns, such as;

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Complex Trauma / Complex PTSD
• Dissociative Disorders
• Dissociative Identity Disorder
• Issues affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Issues affecting neurodiverse individuals (Autism, ADHD etc…)
• Adjustment issues relating to physical disability
• Personality disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety

Scott’s Qualifications and Professional Associations
Scott holds the following qualifications and is a member of the following professional associations:

• Psychologist with General Registration (AHPRA)
• Master of Professional Psychology
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, Inc.
• Member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation

From March 2024, Scott will be offering Psychology services at our Hoppers Crossing clinics.

Joanna is a qualified speech pathologist with experience in treating and diagnosing a diverse range of swallowing and communication disorders. Applying speech pathology principles and tools to effectively create and implement treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs, ensuring positive outcomes.

Joanna also is fluent in Italian and has experience with AAC devices.

Joanna is available for bookings for Children and Adults.

Keana, is a registered Occupational Therapist in Australia and the Philippines and is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Advancing Practice Sensory Integration at Sheffield Hallam University. This study deepens her understanding of sensory integration, which is crucial for treating sensory processing disorders.

Keana is also involved in the Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI) program by CLASI in Sydney, designed to improve sensory processing and integration, particularly beneficial for conditions like autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, Keana is also undergoing specialised training in Home Modification for Occupational Therapists at the Access Institute in Australia. This training focuses on adapting living environments for the safety and independence of those with disabilities or physical limitations.

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, Keana assesses, plans, and implements therapy interventions across cognitive, physical, or psychosocial domains within the NDIS framework. Her commitment to professional growth is evident in her active involvement in professional organisations and her diverse skill set.

Keana‘s approach to occupational therapy integrates her commitment to lifelong learning and compassionate caregiving with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming practices. She values the unique strengths and challenges of each individual, offering personalised and inclusive therapeutic solutions.

Bryan is an experienced Speech Pathologist who works with adult clients (aged 18 years and over) in the acute and community setting who have:

1. Neurological conditions, including Stroke, Acquired / Traumatic Brain Injury

2. Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia or Multiple Systems Atrophy.

3. Cancers (oral and nasopharyngeal cancers) or surgery to the head & neck area

4. Neurodevelopmental Disability including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or an Intellectual Disability.

Bryan is a skilled practitioner in the areas of communication rehabilitation, including Language, Speech, Cognitive-communication (e.g. social skills), Swallowing (Dysphagia) assessment and therapy and alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), assistive technology.

He is also a certified Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) clinician, specialising in voice and speech therapy for clients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Additionally, Bryan is proficient in Key Word Signing and is fluent in Bahasa/Malay.

Melinda is an experienced Psychologist who brings a warm, engaging and friendly approach to all her sessions.  She works holistically with adults (and older adolescents) and has a keen interest in helping people lead full and meaningful lives.

Melinda works with people to achieve their personal goals across a range of Mental health issues including, Anxiety, Stress and Resilience, Life Change/Adjustment,  Parenting and Wellbeing/Meaning. Her therapeutic approach encompasses evidence-based interventions and techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology.

In her spare time, Melinda loves keeping active, reading, movies, and spending time with her family,  especially her dog Nala.

Melinda provides Psychology services to clients aged 18+ years.

Tina is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience. She has worked in the paediatric & aged care sectors, across different organisations, ranging from small private clinics, to major hospitals in Melbourne.

Tina is experienced in supporting clients with complex physical and mental disorders, providing them with strategies, to help them be more independent in their daily living activities.

Tina provides Occupational Therapy services to clients of all ages.

Aman is an experienced Occupational Therapist, holding a Master of Occupational Therapy
Practice and Bachelor of Applied Science.

He is proficient in reviewing care plans to suit individual needs, connecting clients with
necessary supports and solutions with all aspects of daily living, providing practical case
management-based supports and solutions, and suggesting home modifications and
adaptive equipment solutions.

In addition to individual face-to-face Occupational Therapy sessions, Aman is running group
therapy programs and is also available for telehealth consultations.

Kaivalya Jani (KJ), is a skilled Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist with 18+ years of experience.

KJ’s expertise spans private practice, aged care, sports, and disability support. He is passionate about empowering people with disabilities for optimal function and independence.

KJ provides Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiologist services to clients of all ages.