The team
Who you'll work with
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A small team
I lead every assessment and set up each plan. Sam, my therapy assistant, supports paediatric clients from those plans, and Beck looks after the admin side, so care stays steady even when intensive weekly sessions with me aren't possible.
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The practitioner
Why I started Wild Springs
Occupational therapy is all about supporting individuals to do the things they need and want to do. But too often, traditional clinics rely on rigid, tabletop methods. As an AuDHDer, I deeply understand the friction of navigating a world that isn't always designed for you. I started Wild Springs Therapy to be the antidote to that friction. Specialising in paediatrics, psychosocial disability and mental health, I offer a space rooted in body-based, interest-led and holistic care.
Whether I'm working with toddlers or adults, my goal is the same: to support you on your own terms. If you've tried the usual routes and are looking for a therapy experience that truly fits, you're in the right place.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University in 2021, and worked with paediatric and adult populations before moving to the Gold Coast in 2023. I began Wild Springs Therapy in 2024 at the beautiful Healthy Bodies Wellness Clinic, and we expanded our team in 2025 to provide therapy assistant sessions and disability support work.
Credentials
Qualifications and registration
The factual side, for the families and funders who need it. If you'd like to see anything verified, just ask.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Charles Sturt University, 2021. Working across paediatric and adult populations since graduating.
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Registration
AHPRA-registered
Registered Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Registration details available on request.
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Checks
Blue Card, Yellow Card and WWCC
QLD Blue Card holder, NSW Working With Children Check, and Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
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First aid
CPR and First Aid accredited
Current CPR and First Aid accreditation, plus Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid accreditation.
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Memberships
Professional memberships
OT Australia, the OT Society for Invisible Disabilities, and Neurodiversity Affirming Health Professionals Australia.
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Additional training
Specialist training
DIR Floortime, Paediatric Feeding Disorders, the Retained Neonatal Reflexes (RNR) Protocol, Neurodiversity Affirming Practice, and mental health.
The team
Samantha
Sam is a Therapy Assistant currently completing her Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and will soon begin a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. She loves supporting children to learn, grow and build new skills through play and meaningful activities. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with friends, camping and travelling for snowboarding adventures.
Our therapy assistant program means families who are limited by funding or can't get to the clinic every week can continue to access occupational therapy support through a supervised therapy plan.
The name
Why Wild Springs
I grew up in rural NSW, and my family property was called Black Springs. Wild Springs Therapy draws its name from my family farm and the best parts of my childhood: being outdoors, creative and wild.
The space
Where it all happens
Calm, plant-filled, and set up to feel more like a living room than a waiting room, because nobody does their best work under fluorescent lights.
Sessions run from a quiet space in Mermaid Waters, with soft light, sage walls, and room to move. If getting somewhere new feels hard, that is normal here. We can start slow. And when the space itself is the barrier, home, school and outdoor visits are always on the table.
Not sure if it's the right fit?
That's exactly what a first consult is for. We figure out together whether Wild Springs is right for you or your child before any plans are made. New clients welcome, including plan-managed and self-managed NDIS.
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