Please note as of 01 May 2024, Lisa is no longer accepting referrals. She is now working as a Clinical Educator at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Occupational therapy provides support to people whose health or disability makes it hard for them to do the things they would like to do, or need to do. This type of therapy is essential when someone is having difficulty with everyday tasks, that is, the tasks that occupy them.
What if there is a way to move the body beyond the patterns of pain, tension, and bracing that interfere with our ability the thrive in our daily lives? What if your body can learn new ways of feeling safe and connected so that you have the vitality and agency to do the things that are important to you?
There are many effective techniques to the art of healing and body work that support mental and physical health. I offer a unique perspective to integrative and holistic therapy. I specialise in addressing the underlying body-based connections that support functional movement, mental health, regulation, and nervous system resilience. I use my extensive training and experience in sensory processing, body work, fascia, breath work, yoga, and trauma to help individuals understand their body and nervous system.
Together, we look at patterns of movement, posture, breath, and engagement which may be contributing to your current symptoms and how they show up in habits, routines, and roles in your life.
What do expect during a session:
What if there is a way to move the body beyond the patterns of pain, tension, and bracing that interfere with our ability the thrive in our daily lives? What if your body can learn new ways of feeling safe and connected so that you have the vitality and agency to do the things that are important to you?
There are many effective techniques to the art of healing and body work that support mental and physical health. I offer a unique perspective to integrative and holistic therapy. I specialise in addressing the underlying body-based connections that support functional movement, mental health, regulation, and nervous system resilience. I use my extensive training and experience in sensory processing, body work, fascia, breath work, yoga, and trauma to help individuals understand their body and nervous system.
Together, we look at patterns of movement, posture, breath, and engagement which may be contributing to your current symptoms and how they show up in habits, routines, and roles in your life.
What do expect during a session:
- This is a highly collaborative and dynamic process. There are equal parts talking, moving, exploring, and feeling during our sessions. Curiosity is key.
- There will always be space held to share, reflect, and process as you feel comfortable. These are your sessions and it’s important you get what you need from them.
- Together, we look at patterns of movement, posture, breath, and engagement which may be contributing to your current symptoms and how they show up in habits, routines, and roles in your life.
- We will collaboratively create space and experiences to feel, move and sense your body in an integrative way for connection with both your physical and emotional body using yoga, sensorimotor tools, self-myofascial release, deep pressure, breath work, and mindfulness.
- Participation in activities of daily life with increased vitality, ease, and feeling of resiliency
- Improved body awareness and interoception (awareness of what you feel inside your body)
- Reduced pain symptoms
- Freedom and fullness of breath
- Feeling of being grounded and more present
- Gain confidence in knowing you have the tools to manage stress or stressful situations and anxiety
- Understanding of unique patterns of movement
- Tools or exercises to use at home to support your goals
Lisa's particular areas of interest include
- Neurological Rehab
- Functional Movement without discomfort
- Better breathing for emotional regulation
- PTSD & Trauma support to maintain balance in the body’s responses
- Chronic Pain support
- Menopause support
- Sleep Support for healing and restoration
- Neurological Rehab
- Functional Movement without discomfort
- Better breathing for emotional regulation
- PTSD & Trauma support to maintain balance in the body’s responses
- Chronic Pain support
- Menopause support
- Sleep Support for healing and restoration