Available OT's
We are delighted to announce that a number of our highly skilled Occupational Therapists at Heads Up Therapies are now accepting new clients!
Here's a look at some of our team's expertise:
Alex Murphy
Alex is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals who have sustained catastrophic injuries. She specializes in specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for clients with brain injuries, formulating goal-focused rehabilitation plans, and coordinating services for those with acquired/traumatic brain injury, complex orthopedic, and polytrauma. Alex also has extensive experience in community practice in rehabilitation and reablement, with a special interest in neurorehabilitation.
Check out Alex's CV and bio here.
Aaron Craven
Aaron is an Occupational Therapist with 6 years of experience, specializing in community rehabilitation and palliative care within the home environment. He has worked with a broad spectrum of medical conditions across physical and mental health and learning disability, and has a strong background in rapid response occupational therapy for urgent support to help people remain in their homes. Aaron is also skilled in complex care and has advised on product development, promotion, and marketing within the OT industry.
Check out Aaron's CV and bio here.
Nicola Martyniak
Nicola is a holistic and person-centred Occupational Therapist with over 18 years of experience in assessments and treatment interventions. Her specialisms include completing immediate needs assessments for both adults and children, creating rehabilitation plans, and coordinating with a range of healthcare professionals. She has extensive experience in major adaptations planning and provision of specialist equipment, complex moving and handling assessments, and working with clients with complex neurological, physical, and mental health dysfunctions.
Check out Nicola's CV and bio here.
Beatrice Williams
Beatrice is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with developed skills and knowledge in neuro rehabilitation. She is particularly interested in the 24-hour rehab approach, sensory integration, and a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Her experience includes in-patient neuro rehabilitation for neurological conditions and injuries, early supported discharge and community referrals for stroke rehabilitation, and occupational therapy for children with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans).
Check out Bea's CV and bio here.
Matt Varkulis
Matt is a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, previously gaining valuable insights into private practice as a Rehab Coach and Occupational Therapy Assistant at Heads Up Therapies. His diverse background, including roles in social care, residential units for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and brain injury rehabilitation support, has equipped him with a unique perspective on client needs and a strong foundation in building therapeutic rapport. He completed varied placements during his degree, including stroke rehabilitation, wheelchair services, and roles within correctional facilities, providing a well-rounded understanding of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges.
Check out Matt's CV and bio here.
