Carleen
Team Lead Occupational Therapist & Clinical Pilates Practitioner
Profile
Carleen is a dedicated Occupational Therapist and Clinical Pilates Practitioner with three years of experience supporting people to live more independently, confidently, and meaningfully. Her areas of special interest include Aged Care (helping people remain safe and independent in their own homes as they age), Neurological Rehabilitation, Women’s Health, Chronic Pain Management, and Clinical Pilates for physical and functional rehabilitation.
Career Journey
Taking a whole-person, biopsychosocial approach to therapy, Carleen is guided by the PEO model—looking at the unique interaction between the Person, Environment, and Occupation. She also places great importance on the mind-body connection to help create sustainable, meaningful change in her clients’ daily lives.
For Carleen, therapy is about genuine connection. Two of her favourite guiding quotes are:
“If it matters to you, it matters to me.”
“Doctors save lives, but OTs make them better.”
She loves getting to know what makes your life special and supporting you in reaching your goals in a way that feels empowering and aligned with who you are. Outside the clinic, Carleen is a passionate beekeeper—a hobby that turned into a full-time job during the pandemic and even helped her move from Canada to Australia on a travel exemption. When she’s not working with clients, she’s often outdoors diving, swimming, or sharing her love for pollinators and the natural world.