Andrew has worked as an Occupational Therapist at a special school and currently contracts to several schools in the Eastern Suburbs. Andrew continues to improve his skills and engages in continued professional development to ensure he provides the most up to date, evidence based therapy for all his clients. Andrew has a particular interest in behavioural management, fine and gross motor development and sensory integration therapy.

Andrew’s goal as an Occupational Therapist is to continue to support individuals become as independent as possible in all aspects of their lives.
Andrew is also a complex home assessor recently completing his certification in this area.

…becoming an Occupational Therapist originated from his experiences working in the disability field as a support worker for 2 years. Jakob also was able to observe Andrew’s work when completing university volunteer hours; this particular experience showed him the role of OT in the disability sector, and further inspired him to pursue a career in this sector. Jakob is passionate about improving an individuals independent living skills within the home and community and continues to modify expectations and implement strategies to assist the individual to achieve their goals.

Throughout the course of his degree, he has complete a variety of placements including geriatrics and paediatric sectors, which have allowed him to develop his knowledge in the occupational therapy field and further develop his communication skills. The completion of his OT placements, work as a disability support worker (DSW) and work as an allied health assistant (AHA) has allowed Jakob to build relationships with individuals and their families and tailor his practice to work toward client-centred goals. Jakob is excited to continue his journey as an Occupational Therapist with Back to Basics Health Group, to learn and tailor his current practice to be the best it can be. Jakob looks forward to supporting individuals and their families to meet their potential.

…Helena comes with a wealth of experience implementing therapeutic programs aimed at developing an individual’s independent living skills and motor skills.

Kath is a passionate speech pathologist with extensive experience supporting children and young adults in educational settings. Since qualifying as a speech pathologist in 2015, and with a background in specialist education settings since 2008, Kath brings both depth of knowledge and genuine passion to every client she works with.

Her practice is grounded in neuro-affirming principles, with a strong belief that meaningful progress happens when therapy is client-led, play-based, and responsive to each individual’s strengths, interests, and communication style. Kath has a particular interest and expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and is deeply committed to supporting multi-modal communication, ensuring every person has accessible and meaningful ways to express themselves across a range of communicative functions.

Collaboration is central to Kath’s approach. She works closely with families, educators, and support teams within clients’ natural environments to develop goals that are functional, meaningful, and truly important to the individual. Through strong rapport and genuine partnership, Kath actively advocates for client voice and autonomy.

Kath is passionate about supporting people across the lifespan and is committed to ongoing learning to meet the diverse needs of those she serves. Her practice is underpinned by family-centred care, inclusion, and the belief that communication is a fundamental human right.

When she is not at work, you might find her at the beach chasing her young family around or op shopping.

Sarah is a warm and approachable Speech Pathologist who supports children and adults to build communication confidence and work towards meaningful everyday goals. She brings experience across paediatrics, adult rehabilitation, aged care and voice, with a warm, practical and client-centred approach.

Sarah has completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at La Trobe University and is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. She values respectful, person-centred care and enjoys working collaboratively with clients, families and the broader allied health team.

A key area of interest for Sarah is voice. She has experience providing voice therapy, including via telehealth, supporting clients to explore and work towards voice goals safely and confidently. This includes experience supporting clients from the Monash Gender Clinic waitlist with gender-affirming voice goals, using evidence-informed techniques tailored to each person’s goals.

Sarah also has experience supporting children and adolescents in clinic, school and telehealth settings, with a particular interest in literacy support, alongside speech and social communication goals. She has gained experience in adult rehabilitation and aged care settings supporting communication and participation for people living with neurological conditions and complex health needs.

Sarah can support with:
– Voice support, including gender-affirming voice goals and neurological voice support
– Speech clarity and articulation
– Language development and early literacy foundations
– Social communication
– Adult communication support, including rehabilitation and aged care settings

Outside of work, Sarah loves travelling and is always on the lookout for a great cheese board.

Mitchel is currently completing a Master of Occupational Therapy and brings a strong foundation in health and community practice.

As an Allied Health Assistant, Mitchel supports clients to work towards their therapy goals through practical, hands-on sessions that build skills and independence in day-to-day routines. He has experience working in paediatric mental health as a Therapy Aide and Therapeutic Support Practitioner, where he supported young people and families with therapeutic strategies in real-world environments. Mitchel also has community-based experience in disability support.

Alongside his AHA work, Mitchel continues as a sports trainer, supporting athletes across a range of sports. This experience shapes his interest in participation, physical wellbeing, confidence-building, and injury prevention. Mitchel’s key areas of interest include mental health, occupational justice and advocacy, neurological and cardiac rehabilitation, and sports injuries and prevention.

He values evidence-informed practice and professional learning. His previous research explored the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in older athletes, and his current research focuses on trauma and autism in collaboration with a clinical psychologist. Mitchel enjoys working collaboratively with clients, families, and the broader therapy team to support goals that are meaningful and achievable.

In his spare time, Mitchel likes to get some fresh air on the beach, and read or binge-watch Netflix.

…receiving the Victoria University Medal of Excellence as the most outstanding postgraduate student. Andrew incorporates a number of techniques in his treatment regime which include soft tissue techniques, mobilisation, manipulation and indirect treatments such as BLT (Balance Ligamentous tension) and counterstrain. Andrew is also qualified in Level 2 myofascial dry needling and cupping which adds another treatment option for his patients. Andrew continues to explore other treatment modalities to support an individuals recovery from injury. Andrew has completed a theragun massage course as well as numerous rehabilitation courses. Andrew can proficiently treat any type of musculoskeletal complaint including back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, joint pain and sports injuries through a combination of hands on treatment, advice and rehabilitation.

Coupled with his unique ability to incorporate Occupational Therapy principles in his treatment plans, Andrew is excited to support your recovery from your injury.

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