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Hi, my name is Colette and I am originally from South Africa where I obtained my degrees in Psychology and Criminology as well as High Performance Gymnastics before we immigrated to this wonderful country in 2006.

I have worked as a counsellor as well as a gymnastics coach for as long as I can remember. My life journey took me to the Middle East for 5 years where I truly realised the importance for children to move!

I am good friends with Marga Grey’s daughter and it is through conversation with her that I was introduced to CoordiKids. On my return to the Gold Coast in December 2017 I decided that I need to do something to satisfy my passion for movement and counselling – what better way than to get involved with child development with the bonus of helping parents?

Marga motivated me to use my knowledge and passion in the best way possible and that is working as a CoordiKids provider. The concept of CoordiKids is absolutely unique as it bridges the gap between OT consultations and it is flexible and designed so it can be done anywhere, anytime (even when on holidays).

It also provides for quality family time – something very precious in the rat-race we life in today. CoordiKids are for everyone! I have a Special Olympics Gymnastics Team that I coach and I use the program with them with great success.

My practice is mobile and I service the Gold Coast from Logan to Tweed Heads.

Jessica has been working exclusively as a pediatric occupational therapist for over 20 years and is the Clinical Director and Owner of Stepping Stones Therapy Network, a pediatric outpatient clinic in the greater Seattle area.

She graduated from the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Washington in 2000 and earned a dual degree in Spanish in 1998.

Her professional experience includes working in a wide variety of settings including early intervention, school district, Children’s Hospital (inpatient TBI and SCI unit) as well as her own private practice since 2006.

Jessica is nationally recognized as an AOTA Emerging Leader (Class of 2016) and contributing author to “The OT Manager” 6th Ed. (2019).

Her pediatric course series on OccupationalTherapy.com was recognized as one of the top courses for 2019. Jessica’s passion project is Play It Forward Therapy, where she enjoys teaching and inspiring parents, caregivers and teachers about the life changing benefits of pediatric occupational therapy in fun, playful and creative ways!

Hi there, I’m Sunè Raspel and I am very excited to be part of the CoordiKids family! I am currently living in the Cederberg area of the Western Cape, South Africa and have known from a young age that my true passion in life is to work with children.

In what capacity has changed a quite a few times on my path to starting my career, and it was only after I graduated with a BSc degree in Human Life Sciences from Stellenbosch University (not knowing what I would do with said degree) that CoordiKids came across my path.

For this I will be forever grateful, as CoordiKids has given me the opportunity to implement solutions that will change the lives of children who are facing various difficulties, and nothing lights me up more! Being an altruistic person, I take action not out of self-interest, but rather to advance those ideas that I truly believe will make the world a better place.

For me, CoordiKids in all its various forms is one of those ideas, as it truly can make the world of each child that participates a better place! I am looking forward to supporting children & their families and becoming part of the proverbial “village” it takes to raise a child.

I invite all parents, teachers and interested individuals to contact me with questions or for more information. You and your child don’t need to face your difficulties alone.

Lize graduated from La Trobe University and started working as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in 2009.

Her dream of being an Occupational Therapist (OT) started at the young age of seven when she had the privilege of working alongside an OT to help her overcome some of the challenges she faced as a young child.

She started her studies in South Africa and finished her bachelors of Occupational Therapy and Psychology in Melbourne after immigrating with her family in 2004. As Director her goal is to lead an incredible team of passionate people who want to make a positive difference in the community.

Lize have seen the benefits of CoordiKids and to use it to expand on Building Blocks Therapy’s exceptional services to children and their families. She believes every child should have the opportunity to achieve his or her dreams despite the challenges they face.

They should also be given many opportunities to learn and develop their skills in a fun and safe environment. Lize loves working with all children but has a special interest in Developmental Coordination Disorder. She also has a passion to support families on their journey of parenthood.

She realises that parenting is no easy job and that it truly does take a “village” to raise children. He passion is to see families equipped, encouraged and empowered to raise their children to have a positive and powerful effect on this community in the future.

Lize is a wife to Sean and a mum of two beautiful growing little boys, Kayleb and Malachi.

Vivienne is the founder and principal of Kids Matters Occupational Therapy. She has two beautiful children of her own – a son and a daughter – so understands family life from the inside out.

She graduated from the University of Queensland in 1997 and has worked in paediatrics since then. Besides managing the practice, Vivienne works with children with a range of sensory processing challenges such as those who are over-sensitive to touch and movement, or who require additional stimulation.

Her interest in sensory processing issues saw her develop Kids’ Matters full sensory gym, equipped with the best possible resources to achieve optimal outcomes. She is a big advocate of DIR / Floortime, using the approach with children who have Autism, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, developmental delays and other organisational, planning and learning issues, including Dyslexia.

She also works with regulation and behavioural issues and uses her SOS training to assist with feeding concerns. Seeing non-engaged children become responsive, give their first hug and attempt classroom or playground activities inspires Vivienne.

She relishes collaborating with families to develop individual plans that empower their child, and loves sharing techniques and new therapy approaches and ideas with her team of committed staff. Vivienne is managing a team of 12 Occupational Therapists, all using CoordiKids, in their work with children.

Dillen Hartley, OT graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, school of Occupational Therapy in 1995 and moved to the United States in 1996.

He is co-owner of Advanced Therapy Solutions, Inc, an outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy practice serving adult and pediatric clients in Seven locations and 13 schools. Mr. Hartley has 23 years of clinical experience and is trained in multiple treatment approaches with both adults and pediatrics.

Mr. Hartley’s interest and expertise is the areas of Functional Capacity Evaluations, autism, development and Sensory Processing Disorders, ADHD, ADD and learning disabilities in infants, children and adults.

He is trained and experienced in sensory integration, neuromuscular re-education, brain gym, vision therapy and various other treatment approaches. Mr. Hartley serves on the Clinical Advisory Board for Interactive Metronome and has conducted more than 100 certification courses for professionals.

Mr. Hartley is also a certified trainer in the Integrated Listening Systems and is frequently asked to present different treatment approaches in Occupational Therapy treatment for children both nationally and internationally.

In addition, Mr. Hartley has served several Non-profit Organizations as a member of their Executive Board including, The South Carolina OT Association, Greenville Tech OTA Program (5 years) and the Einstein Academy.

Mr. Hartley created and serves as Chairman of the Board for an Organization called the Institute for Development and Learning, a non-profit dedicated providing Speech Therapy, Feeding Team, GROW Education Center and parent support programs.

My name is Lisa Coad. I became involved in Coordikids after having Marga as a professional mentor in 2017. I was so impressed to see such a comprehensive OT home program that I just had to involved.

My hope is to see CoordiClass and CoordiKindy introduced to all schools as a part of their everyday routine. Children need movement to grow, learn and develop. I am originally from Mackay in North Queensland.

I moved to Brisbane to study OT at the University of Queensland. I discovered through my studies and placements that I had a real passion for working with children and families. In 2015 I opened my own mobile paediatric practice, Happy Learners Occupational Therapy, while also working part time at a Sensory Integration clinic in West End.

I loved learning about this type of therapy and seeing the huge impact it had on the lives of so may children and their families. Over the next two years I attended various PD events and courses to continue building my knowledge and skill set and working towards transitioning into a sensory based clinic of my own.

The Happy Learners clinic was successfully opened at the beginning of 2017 and now supports many happy clients from Logan, Beaudesert and Ipswich.

Hi my name is Lorna McCabe. I am married with 3 children living in Dublin. My youngest has SPD, Dyspraxia, phonological disorder and learning difficulties so I am passionate about helping children with similar difficulties.

I understand how difficult it can be to juggle family and work I can honestly say the best thing I ever did was to find the Coordikids program not only did it help my son but gave me the opportunity to work with children very like my son.

I am a believer in a holistic approach to therapies healthy eating, walking, yoga and mindfulness which I practice daily with my family. By adopting a healthier lifestyle coupled with the Coordikids program this will benefit not only your child but you and your family.

So Ireland here I am your Coordikids OT Provider I am looking forward to meeting with as many families as possible. Lorna X