Gabrielle Lawler
Occupational Therapy Team Leader
I am an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist. I practice with a strong belief in client-centered and evidence-based practice to create therapy plans & interventions tailored to meet the individual’s unique needs.
Areas of Expertise
- Home Modifications: including assessment and recommendations for environmental modifications (minor and complex) to enable people to live safely and independently in their home. Home modifications may include changes to the structural, layout or design of a home to improve accessibility and liveability
- Assistive Technology: including assessment and prescription of assistive technology to improve participation, independence, and quality of life
- Dementia Care: including supporting individuals and their significant others to maintain their independence, and quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of education, cognitive rehabilitation, sensory stimulation, tailoring activities to individual interests and abilities, and environmental modifications
- I have completed additional training in Complex Seating, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Constraint Induced Movement Therapy as well as the Tailored Activity Program for people living with Dementia.
Approach to Therapy
I am passionate about supporting clients and their carers to maintain their independence as much as possible and support them through the transitions at each stage as their condition progresses.
Outside the Clinic
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors with friends going for a walk or bike ride, or just catching up over coffee.