About
Meet our team
The MPOT team is made up of highly experienced professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds across the allied health industry.
Management
Marilyn Pattison AO
Torrens Health General Manager Allied Health
- Qualified Occupational Therapist for 51 years
- Opened MPOT in 1997
- Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Occupational Therapy), MBA
- Awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2023 for her contribution to Occupational Therapy both nationally and internationally
- AHPRA Registered
- Marilyn has worked in worker's compensation since the mid 80's. She has experience across all Return to Work services, risk management and OH&S.
Marilyn Pattison AO
Torrens Health General Manager Allied Health
Davide
MPOT Manager & Senior Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2013
- Working with MPOT since 2018
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Science and Human Movement)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
- AHPRA registered
- First aid and CPR certified
- Additional certifications: FIM Accredited; CPPACC4020 (Access Advice Building Renovations); CPPACC5016 (Access Advice Private Dwellings)
- Experienced across NDIS, Aged Care, and Return to Work
- Specific interests: Complex Home Modification; Assistive Technology Prescription; Medicolegal Assessments / Independent Medical Examinations; Manual Handling and Risk Assessments; Upper limb rehabilitation
Davide
MPOT Manager & Senior Occupational Therapist
Tina
Operations Manager Allied Health
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Tina
Operations Manager Allied Health
Physiotherapy Team
Sooraj
Physiotherapy Team Leader & Senior Physiotherapist
- Qualified Physiotherapist since 2001
- Working with MPOT since 2012
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Orthopaedic, Sports, and Manual Physiotherapy, Advanced Practice Spinal Physiotherapist
- APA and AHPRA registered
- First aid and CPR certified
- Certified in Dry Needling
- Specialising in: Complex and serious injury management, spinal disorders, occupational rehabilitation and return to work
- Areas of interest: Patient education, empowering people to self-manage their condition through evidence-based care and bridging medical and allied health management to optimise outcomes
- Over the past 25 years, Sooraj has worked closely with spinal surgeons, pain specialists and multidisciplinary teams across both public and private health systems. This has provided him with extensive experience in the assessment and management of complex spinal conditions, allowing him to integrate medical, surgical, and allied health perspectives to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each individual.
- Multilingual clinician: Sooraj can also support clients in Hindi and Punjabi
Sooraj
Physiotherapy Team Leader & Senior Physiotherapist
Charlotte
Senior Physiotherapist
- Qualified Physiotherapist since 2023
- Working at MPOT since 2023
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Master of Physiotherapy
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Interest in: Amputee rehabilitation including prosthetic gait training, mobility retraining, strength and conditioning, and long-term functional outcomes
Charlotte
Senior Physiotherapist
Angela
Physiotherapist
- Qualified Physiotherapist since 2021
- Working with MPOT since 2024
- Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) (Philippines)
- AHPRA and APA registered
- First aid, CPR certified
- Certifications: Manual Handling Training
- Specialising in: Musculoskeletal, neurological, and aged care physiotherapy
- Interested in: Post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation, shoulder rehabilitation, osteoarthritis management
- Multilingual clinician: Angela can also support clients in Bisaya / Cebuano, and Filipino / Tagalog
Angela
Physiotherapist
Carolin
Physiotherapist
- Qualified Physiotherapist since 2025
- Working with MPOT since 2025
- Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Physiotherapy
- AHPRA registered
- First aid and CPR certified
- Certifications: Manual Handling Training
- Interested in: concussion, return to work, and general musculoskeletal
Carolin
Physiotherapist
Chris
Physiotherapist
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Chris
Physiotherapist
Exercise Physiology Team
Adam
Exercise Physiology Team Leader & Senior Exercise Physiologist
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) since 2011
- Working for MPOT since 2012
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Science
- ESSA registered
- First aid and CPR certified
- Guest lecturer to Adelaide University 4th year Exercise Physiology students on amputation
- Specialising in: Musculoskeletal, pre- and post-operative knee, hip and shoulder, ACLs, amputation, gait training with cardiovascular endurance
Adam
Exercise Physiology Team Leader & Senior Exercise Physiologist
Nick
Senior Exercise Physiologist
- Qualified Exercise Physiologist since 2020
- Working at MPOT since 2020
- Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise & Sport Science), Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- AHPRA and ESSA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Experience in: musculoskeletal injury and assessment, specifically with shoulder injury rehabilitation
- Interest in: musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury, clinical population cardiovascular endurance training, weight management and exercise prescription, assessment and programming with runners
Nick
Senior Exercise Physiologist
Karina
Senior Exercise Physiologist
- Qualified Exercise Physiologist since 2021
- Working with MPOT since 2022
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Hons)
- ESSA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Specialist interest: Management of neurological conditions
Karina
Senior Exercise Physiologist
Daniel
Senior Exercise Physiologist
- Qualified Exercise Physiologist since 2023
- Working with MPOT since 2023
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Hons)
- ESSA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Specialises in: Autism, intellectual disability, brain injury, Return To Work
- Daniel works between our Nuri and Fullarton offices
- Daniel has a spectacular moustache
Daniel
Senior Exercise Physiologist
Liam
Exercise Physiologist
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Liam
Exercise Physiologist
Occupational Therapy
Athanasia (Sia)
Occupational Therapy Team Leader & Senior Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2021
- Working with MPOT since 2021
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Certification: Complex Home Modifications
- Specialising in: SDA and SIL (HALO assessments), diverse range of AT
Athanasia (Sia)
Occupational Therapy Team Leader & Senior Occupational Therapist
Kathleen
Senior Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2015
- Working with MPOT since 2021
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (Philippines)
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Specialises in: wheelchair assessment, assistive technology assessment, home safety assessment, functional capacity assessment (including home and living assessment/outcome), aged care, DVA and occupational therapy treatment particularly adults with physical dysfunction.
- Special interest in: neurodegenerative diseases (dementia), and mental health conditions.
- Multilingual clinician: Kathleen can also support clients in Bisaya / Cebuano, and Filipino / Tagalog
Kathleen
Senior Occupational Therapist
Phuong
Senior Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2023
- Working with MPOT since 2023
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Certifications: Currently completing driving assessment and rehabilitation training, so watch this space!
- Specialising in: neurodevelopmental and psychosocial conditions in both the assessment and treatment space
- Multilingual clinician: Phuong can also support clients in Vietnamese - North - miền bắc, and South - miền nam
Phuong
Senior Occupational Therapist
Paeton
Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2024
- Working with MPOT since 2024
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Occupational Therapy) & Master of Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Certifications: Introductory Functional Cognition Workshop, Sensory Modulation Program
Paeton
Occupational Therapist
Kane
Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2024
- Working with MPOT since 2024
- Bachelor of Health Science, Masters of Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Specialises in: Autism and sensory regulation treatment, assistive technology, manual and powered wheelchair prescription
Kane
Occupational Therapist
Anja
Occupational Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapist since 2025
- Working with MPOT since 2025
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Awarded the University Medal for Academic Excellence from Flinders University in 2024
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Specialises in: physical disability, neurological conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders
- Multilingual clinician: Anja can also support in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, Polish, and Russian
Anja
Occupational Therapist
Victoria
Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2021
- Working at MPOT since 2025
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and CPR certified
- Specialises in: Assessment and reporting services including assistive technology, home modifications, functional capacity, manual handling, and more
- Multilingual clinician: Victoria can also support clients in Greek
Victoria
Occupational Therapist
Verdet
Occupational Therapist
- Certified Occupational Therapist since 2025
- Working with MPOT since 2025
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
Verdet
Occupational Therapist
Nataskia
Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2026
- Working with MPOT as an AHA from 2023–2025 before joining the team as an OT in 2026
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
Nataskia
Occupational Therapist
Emilia
Occupational Therapist
- Qualified Occupational Therapist since 2026
- Working with MPOT since 2026
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Health Science
- AHPRA registered
- First aid, CPR, and Mental health first aid certified
- MOCA certified
- Areas of interest: Assistive technology assessment, and occupational therapy interventions for neurodevelopmental and physical conditions.
Emilia
Occupational Therapist
Speech Pathology
Stacey
Speech Pathology Team Leader & Senior Speech Pathologist
- Qualified Speech Pathologist since 2017
- Working with Torrens Health since 2018 and introduced Speech Pathology services to MPOT in 2019
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- SPA Registered CPSP
- Certifications: Sounds-Write Literacy Program, Key Word Sign, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Designing Rehabilitation for Dysphagia: Biomechanics vs Physiology, First Aid, CPR
- Specialising in: dysphagia assessment and management support training, AAC assessment and training, aphasia, complex needs, literacy, speech and language
Stacey
Speech Pathology Team Leader & Senior Speech Pathologist
Marielle
Senior Speech Pathologist
- Qualified Speech Pathologist since 2022
- Working with MPOT since 2021
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- SPA Registered
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Certifications: LSVT LOUD®, Deafblind Training
- Specialising in: LSVT LOUD® therapy provision
- Multilingual clinician: Filipino / Tagalog
- Marielle works between our Nuri and Fullarton offices
Marielle
Senior Speech Pathologist
Abigail
Speech Pathologist
- Qualified Speech Pathologist since 2024
- Working at MPOT since 2023
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- SPA Registered CPSP
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Recipient of Speech Pathology Association of Australia prize at Flinders University
- Certification: Key Word Sign
- Specialising in: AAC, social communication, fluency, and language
Abigail
Speech Pathologist
Mikayla
Speech Pathologist
- Qualified Speech Pathologist since 2025
- Working with MPOT since 2026
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- SPA Registered CPSP
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Certifications: Gestalt Language Processing Assessment, Key Word Sign, LSVT LOUD®
- Mikayla works between our Nuri and Fullarton offices
- Specialises in: Gestalt language processing assessment and treatment stage progression
Mikayla
Speech Pathologist
Specialist Support Coordination
Jane
Specialist Support Coordinator
- Working as a Support Coordinator since 2021 following a long career in strategic and operations management
- Working with MPOT since 2026
- Certificate III in Disability, currently undertaking a Bachelor of Social Science Aging / Disability
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Specialising in: high physical needs and complex disability with co-morbidities
Jane
Specialist Support Coordinator
Jordan
Support Coordinator
- Qualified Support Coordinator since 2023
- Working with MPOT since 2026
- Certificate IV in Youth Work, undertaking Diploma of Mental Health
- First aid and CPR certified
- Specialising in: Complex behaviours, youth work, and housing
Jordan
Support Coordinator
Allied Health Assistants
Mackenzie
Allied Health Assistant
- Working as an AHA since 2026
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Science with plans to continue on to a Master of Occupational Therapy
- Interest in: rehabilitation and geriatrics
Mackenzie
Allied Health Assistant
Kashish
Allied Health Assistant
- Qualified Physiotherapist since 2024
- Working with MPOT since 2026
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, currently studying a Master of Health Services Management
- Internationally qualified physiotherapist currently awaiting AHPRA Limited Registration and working with MPOT as an AHA in the interim
- First aid and CPR certified
- Certifications: Myofascial Release (MFR), Cupping Therapy, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM), and Hydrotherapy
- Interested in: Geriatric physiotherapy, rehabilitation, falls prevention, mobility and functional independence, chronic pain management, and person-centred care for older adults and people living with disability
- Multilingual clinician: Kash can also support clients in Hindi and Gujarati
Kashish
Allied Health Assistant
Admin
Sian
Support Services Officer
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Sian
Support Services Officer
Michelle
Support Services Officer
- Multilingual: Michelle can support prospective clients and their families in Afrikaans
Michelle
Support Services Officer
Jade
Support Services Officer
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Jade
Support Services Officer
Victory
Receptionist
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Victory
Receptionist
Annabelle
Allied Health Intake & Support Services Officer
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Annabelle
Allied Health Intake & Support Services Officer
Grazia
Support Services Officer
- Multilingual: Grazia can support prospective clients and their families in Italian (Campagnia / Naples)
Grazia
Support Services Officer
Danielle
Support Services Officer
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Danielle
Support Services Officer
Melinda
Receptionist & Support Services Officer
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Melinda
Receptionist & Support Services Officer
Amelia
Team Leader
- Bachelor's degree in their professional discipline
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified
Amelia
Team Leader