Maddie is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist with 8 years of combined experience working with children and their families. Maddie started working as disability support worker and then allied health assistant whilst completing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons), graduating in 2020 from the University of Newcastle.

Maddie has passion for supporting children's development in a client centred, holistic, inclusive and neuroaffirming manner. Maddie uses play based sessions to enhance a child engagement and development to best reach their goals and learning opportunities.

Maddie can support clients with their independence in fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, energy/emotional regulation, play skills, executive functioning and self care skills.

Maddie also completed a certified kids and teens yoga instructor course in 2021 through the Santosha Yoga Institute.

Moving from a country town 8 years ago, she now calls Newcastle home, where she spends time with her cavoodle dog- Barney, partner and friends. She enjoys playing hockey, oztag, going to the gym and beach.