Our Therapists
Melissa Whitten
Senior Occupational Therapist and Owner
Accredited Hand Therapist
- Qualifications and Associations:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy/Bachelor of Ergonomics (2007)
- Australian Hand Therapy Association - Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the AHTA
- Occupational Therapy Australia – Member
- Completion of Additional Courses:
- AHTA Fundamentals of Hand Therapy Course
- AHTA Splint/Orthotic Fabrication – Mobilisation Course
- AHTA Closed Trauma Course
- AHTA Open Trauma Course
- Physical Agent Modalities: Occupation-based Implementation of Thermal Agents
- Physical Agent Modalities: Occupation-based Implementation of Electrical Agents
- AHTA Mastering Handwriting in Hand Therapy
- AHTA Sports Injuries of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
- Neuromuscular dry needling – Upper Limb Specific
- Regular attendance at AHTA Victoria bi-monthly special interest groups, AHTA National Conference in 2018 and 2015
- Regular attendance at Victorian Hand Surgery Society Annual Meetings.
- Melissa has been practicing in Hand Therapy since 2009 in both Public and Private settings with experience in treating a variety of different conditions.
- Special Interests:
- Sporting injuries - with a vast experience in many sports and ongoing involvement in Field Hockey locally ( Hume Hockey Club).
- Paediatric injuries - being a mother of 2 children I understand the challanges.
- Helping mothers with managing young children and getting wrist pain under control.
Advantages of Seeing to Us
Specialised knowledge of Hand Anatomy and treatment principles for the best outcome for your injury.
Better Care
Expert knowledge and years of experience to get you better sooner.
Convenience
Located in Craigieburn near public transport with Radiology and specialists on the same floor.
Cost
Competetive pricing for expert care in the Northern Suburbs.
Effective Management
We work with you to get you back to work and sport as quick as possible.
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