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Our dedicated team at Back to Basics Health Group provides client centred practice to all individuals. Evidence Based approaches and the building of strong relationships are areas we believe are paramount to the success of our services.
Back to Basics Health Group
A Message From The Founder
At Back to Basics Health Group our vision is simple, to provide a client centred model in order for individuals who access our services to become as independent as possible in all facets of their lives.
Whether you require support to become more independent in activities of daily living, motor skill development, behavioural management, speech or language difficulties or any musculoskeletal complaints, Back to Basics Health Group has a therapist who may be able to help.
Andrew Charalambous
B. Sc. (Clin. Sc.), M. H. Sc. (Osteo), B.OccTher
Our Services
What We Offer
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists are health professionals who use a holistic approach to assist individuals who may be experiencing delays and difficulties in their development.
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathologists are health care professionals who assess, diagnose and treat individuals who have difficulties with speech, communication, eating and swallowing.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a form of manual healthcare which recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it primarily functions.
Behaviour Support
We aim to empower families and support workers to ensure the best quality of life for their family member to reduce the dependence on regulated restrictive practices surrounding their family member.
Allied Health Assistant
Allied Health Assistant’s (AHA’s) work with allied health professionals supporting the implementation of tasks and programs delegated to them by allied health practitioners to maximise the outcomes for the patient.
OUR PASSIONATE TEAM
Meet Our Team
Andrew Charalambous
Director, Principle Occupational Therapist, Osteopath & Behaviour Support Practitioner
Jakob Rhodes
Occupational Therapist
Helen Charalambous
Behaviour Support Team Leader
Alison Yon
Behaviour Support Practitioner, Developmental Educator
Helena Fotakis
Occupational Therapist
Veri Whitaker
Practice Manager
Donna Bradford
Admin Team/Accounts
Donna Davidson
Administration & Reception
Rachel Chew
Occupational Therapist
Jenna Hicks
Behaviour Support Practitioner, Social Worker
Kath Bastin
Speech Pathologist Team Leader
Jasmine Han
Speech Pathologist
Arthur Chan
Speech Pathologist
Mitchel Diepraam
Allied Health Assistant
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