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Allied Health Team

Cristina Pinzone

Clinical Operations Manager

Cristina is our Clinical Operations Manager and in-house Behaviour Support Practitioner. She has worked in the field of Behaviour Support for over 8 years and is passionate about improving quality of life through a person-centred approach, giving individuals a voice in their own supports that break the mold of traditional therapy.

Cristina has completed a Master’s Degree in Education, with a specialisation in Behaviour Analysis, and is also a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA).

Cristina has also completed specialist training in sexualised behaviours of concern and is proudly one of only two behavioural sexologists in Australia!

Fun Fact: Cristina LOVES chilli oil and will add some form of chilli to every meal!

Priya Prasad

Occupational Therapist

Priya is an Occupational Therapist who has completed her degree in Occupational Therapy and is registered to practise in Australia. She has experience working with both adults and children and previously practised in India, supporting clients with a wide range of physical, developmental, and functional needs in clinical and hospital settings.

Priya is passionate about delivering high-quality, client-centered care. She values client satisfaction and strives to help individuals achieve as much independence as possible. She likes to build strong rapport and takes time to understand each client’s goals and works collaboratively to support meaningful outcomes.

Fun fact : Outside of work, Priya loves trying new foods and exploring new places.

Tom Cui

Senior Occupational Therapist

Tom is a Senior Occupational Therapist. Tom has completed a master’s degree in occupational therapy, and he has been working in the field of occupational therapy for 8 years. 

Tom likes to think of occupational therapists as puzzle solvers, because they assist clients in solving how to complete tasks that they may or may not have been able to do in the past. 

Fun Fact: Tom is a metalhead. He likes a number of bands from the 80s. Tom is good at producing noise at home with his Gibson guitar.

Laura Conroy

Occupational Therapist

Laura is an occupational therapist who has completed a degree in Occupational Therapy and who has been practicing for over five years. She has a broad range of experience and has worked primarily with all age groups in inpatient and community mental health settings. She has also gained experience working with adult and elderly populations presenting with physical challenges in both general hospital and community settings.

Laura appreciates her career in healthcare as she enjoys fostering therapeutic relationships with her clients and using her personality to support service users to build on their self-esteem and to heighten their motivation to achieve their personal goals.

Fun fact: Laura adores dogs – remember to keep your pets in a different room if she comes to visit as it could end up being a very long occupational therapy session!

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