Our story

We are an independent, private hand therapy organisation based in Perth, established in 2000 by Alex Retallick, Occupational Therapist.

Alex’s dedication to evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and genuine care and empathy has been the cornerstone of Hand Works Occupational Therapy’s growth over the past two decades since opening her inaugural clinic in Rockingham. Our substantial expansion is a testament to this commitment.

We have earned the trust and loyalty of a distinguished network of referring professionals, including GPs, surgeons, occupational physicians, and other Allied Health specialists, due to the exceptional service we consistently deliver.

Our team comprises approximately 25 therapists spread across eight locations within the Perth metropolitan area. We prioritise a ‘patient-first’ approach, ensuring the highest level of care while also providing excellent customer service to our referrers and third-party entities.

 

Our family

Trust, empathy, authenticity and making a difference – our staff values are the core of our success at Hand Works.

Alex Retallick

Alex Retallick

Director / Occupational Therapist

Suzanne Balding

Suzanne Balding

Practice Manager

Sath Segran

Sath Segran

Clinical Manager

Bryce Marshall

Bryce Marshall

Occupational Therapist

Catie Bott

Catie Bott

Occupational Therapist

Desi Bernhardt

Desi Bernhardt

Occupational Therapist

Donna North

Donna North

Admin Assistant

Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor

Admin Coordinator

Gabrielle Brindley

Gabrielle Brindley

Clinic Assistant

Genevieve Tanner

Genevieve Tanner

Occupational Therapist

Kate Miller

Kate Miller

Occupational Therapist

Katie Buxton

Katie Buxton

Senior Occupational Therapist

Kavitaah Varsani

Kavitaah Varsani

Assistant Clinical Manager

Kym Hinton

Kym Hinton

Admin Assistant

Lara Van Poecke

Lara Van Poecke

Occupational Therapist

Lauren Bland

Lauren Bland

Occupational Therapist

Leah Dymock

Leah Dymock

Senior Admin Assistant

Renee Skou

Renee Skou

Occupational Therapist

Samantha Mears

Samantha Mears

Senior Occupational Therapist

Tarlee Thompson

Tarlee Thompson

Assistant Clinical Manager

Thuy Tran

Thuy Tran

Senior OT / Research Coordinator

Tosha-Lee Martin

Tosha-Lee Martin

Occupational Therapist

Zeus Baghdasraf

Zeus Baghdasraf

Occupational Therapist

Statement of purpose

Hand Works Occupational Therapy’s mission is to set new standards in Hand Therapy in WA.  We aim to set Hand Works apart from the competitors as a gold standard clinic, research centre and centre of expertise and excellence for hand therapy.