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Meet the team
Sarina Shirazee
Director/Senior Occupational Therapist
Sarina Shirazee is an experienced occupational therapist who has specialised in paediatrics for over 17 years. She graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Anatomy & Psychology) in 2006, followed by a Master of Occupational Therapy at Curtin University in 2008.
Sarina discovered her passion for working with children while studying to become an Occupational Therapist, when she worked as an education assistant supporting children with additional needs. Since graduating, she has gained extensive experience providing both group and individual therapy to children from toddlers through to teenagers across private and government settings.
Sarina especially enjoys working with autistic children and those with ADHD. She believes that the most meaningful progress happens when children feel safe, understood, and able to be themselves. Her therapy is neuroaffirming, play-based, flexible, and guided by each child’s interests and strengths.
Sarina is fascinated by child development and continually seeks out the most up-to-date, evidence-based approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and families she supports.
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She is also able to refer children to other professions where necessary, including paediatricians, speech pathologists, psychologists and developmental optometrists.
Sarina maintains current registrations with:
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AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Agency)
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Working with Children Check
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Occupational Therapy Australia
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Better Access to Mental Health Initiative
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Medicare & private health funds​​
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Karren Pronk
Senior Occupational Therapist
Karren Pronk is an experienced Occupational Therapist, graduating from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy in 1998. Karren has worked in both private and public sectors providing quality occupational therapy services to people of all ages.
Karren is committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment for every child and family that she works with. She enjoys building strong relationships with her clients, collaborating on goals that are meaningful and have impact on their everyday lives. Whether it’s working on fine and gross motor skills or emotional regulation, Karren incorporates evidence-based techniques to work on the skills and strategies that will help each child reach their full potential. Karren values celebrating the strengths and unique abilities of individuals, using play and a child led approach during therapy sessions.
Karren maintains current registrations with:
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AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Agency)
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Working with Children Check
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Occupational Therapy Australia
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Medicare & private health funds
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