About Us
Our Team at 8 Senses Therapy
At 8 Senses Therapy, we work in partnership with parents and caregivers. We build strong relationships and use evidence-based practice to support families in ways that feel practical and sustainable beyond the therapy room.
Occupational Therapists
Arisse
Clinical Lead & Director Co-Founder
Arisse is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) and Autism Swim Neurodiversity + Aquatics, and has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist and guiding therapists from different disciplines. She has extensive experience working with children who have a range of physical and cognitive disorders and tailors her sessions to suit her client’s goals, making them fun and engaging for both the client and caregiver.
Keri
Mentor Occupational Therapist
Keri’s passion for paediatrics began during her university placements as a mentor/therapy assistant for individuals living with a disability. She believes in the power of early intervention, living by the philosophy: “Medicine adds days to life, while occupational therapy adds life to days.” Keri brings a fresh approach to therapy, creating meaningful and engaging sessions for children and families.
Alvin
Occupational Therapist
Alvin brings a collaborative and individualised approach to his work, taking care to understand each child’s needs, preferences and pace. A dedicated swimming champion with years of competitive success and certified in Autism Swim Neurodiversity + Aquatics. Alvin also draws on his experience coaching children to help build confidence, technique and a love for the water in a fun, supportive environment. He works closely with families to create sessions that feel purposeful, positive and responsive to the child in front of him.
Lauren
Occupational Therapist
Lauren brings a warm, creative and personalised approach to her work, taking the time to build meaningful connections with each participant and their family. She takes care to understand each child’s interests, strengths and preferences, using these to shape and personalise support. She draws on interest-based strategies to create sessions that feel engaging and motivating, helping each child feel comfortable, connected and supported.
Hin (Maternity Leave)
Occupational Therapist
Hin is a certified occupational therapist with 10 years of experience across NICU, outpatient clinics, and community settings. She specialises in supporting a diverse range of individuals, from preterm infants to adults with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Hin tailors her intervention plans to each client, focusing on their unique strengths and employing strategies to improve quality of life in meaningful ways.
Yoshiko
Happiness Officer
Yoshiko aims to be the best happiness officer everyone has seen! He does that by perfecting the puppy eyes technique to secure many belly rubs and pats!
Speech Pathologists
Helen
Senior Speech Pathologist and Autism Diagnostician
Helen’s support is not just about developing speech and language skills – it is also about empowering children to express their needs, share their thoughts, develop relationships, and engage with the world around them. The ultimate goal is to enable each child to find their voice and use it confidently.
Ruby
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Ruby is a dedicated fourth-year Speech Pathology student at the University of Adelaide, currently contributing her skills as a Speech Pathology Assistant at 8 Senses Therapy. Her passion for supporting clients and their families shines through as she helps create a warm, organised, and supportive environment for families.
Charlotte
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Charlotte is commencing her fourth-year as a Speech Pathology student. Complete bio coming soon!
Yoshiko
Happiness Officer
Yoshiko aims to be the best happiness officer everyone has seen! He does that by perfecting the puppy eyes technique to secure many belly rubs and pats!
Psychologist & Autism Diagnostician
Rebecca
Psychologist & Autism Diagnostician
Rebecca brings a calm, clinical expertise to help families find clarity and confidence in an autism assessment environment.
Yoshiko
Happiness Officer
Yoshiko aims to be the best happiness officer everyone has seen! He does that by perfecting the puppy eyes technique to secure many belly rubs and pats!
Office Team
Irene
Manager & Co-Founder
Irene is passionate about creating a workplace where therapists feel supported, valued and empowered to do meaningful work with children and families. She works closely with the team to build a positive, collaborative and family centred environment. She strongly believes that great therapy starts with a great team.
Yoshiko
Happiness Officer
Yoshiko aims to be the best happiness officer everyone has seen! He does that by perfecting the puppy eyes technique to secure many belly rubs and pats!
Caitlyn
Admin and Allied Health Assistant
Full bio coming soon!
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Happiness Officer
Yoshiko aims to be the best happiness officer everyone has seen! He does that by perfecting the puppy eyes technique to secure many belly rubs and pats!