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
Director / Occupational Therapist
Suzanne Balding
Practice Manager
Sath Segran
Clinical Manager
Amy Screaigh
Occupational Therapist
Bryce Marshall
Occupational Therapist
Catie Bott
Occupational Therapist
Desi Bernhardt
Occupational Therapist
Donna North
Admin Assistant
Emma Taylor
Admin Coordinator
Emma Watson
Occupational Therapist
Gen Tanner
Occupational Therapist
Grace Carter
Occupational Therapist
Jess Lewis
Occupational Therapist
Kate Miller
Occupational Therapist
Katie Buxton
Senior Occupational Therapist
Kavitaah Varsani
Assistant Clinical Manager
Lara Van Poecke
Occupational Therapist
Lauren Bland
Occupational Therapist
Leanne Corboy
Admin Assistant
Leah Dymock
Senior Admin Assistant
Malac Al-Hasnawy
Clinic Assistant
Nandi Reynders
Senior Occupational Therapist
Rachel Ross
Senior Occupational Therapist
Renee Skou
Occupational Therapist
Sabrina Boonstra
Occupational Therapist
Tarlee Thompson
Senior Occupational Therapist
Tosha-Lee Martin
Occupational Therapist
Yvette Whyte
Admin Assistant
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.