Lorelle

Director / Speech Pathologist

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

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Lorelle is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and member of Speech Pathology Australia, with over 20 years of experience. Lorelle started this practice part-time in 2008. She has previously worked for the NHS in the United Kingdom, and Qld Health, in hospital and community health settings. Lorelle has many years’ experience working with adults and children across a variety of different caseloads.

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Lorelle has strong interests in working with people across the age span, including early language development, school aged children with literacy difficulties, neurodiversity affirming supports and dysphagia support in the older population. She has most recently completed training on Interoception, Executive Functioning and Neurodiversity Affirming supports. Other training includes the Sounds-Write quality first phonics program for teaching literacy in 2018 as well as being a Certified trained therapist in It Takes Two to Talk and the More Than Words programs. Lorelle is passionate about building capacity in our young people, educating families and the community on neurodiversity and strengths-based supports, and growing competent and thriving clinicians.

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Fun Fact About Lorelle

Lorelle also has 4 of her own little humans she is responsible for, who take up most of her life during these current years. She is enjoying watching them grow up, seeing their individual personalities develop. Whenever she can escape the work and home life , she loves seeing live music with her husband or friends, and otherwise enjoys being in nature camping, hiking or anywhere that has water.

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Veronika

Speech Pathologist 

Master of Speech Pathology

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Veronika is one of our wonderful Speech Pathologists here at LS Health Services. Veronika graduated from Griffith University with her Masters of Speech Pathology in 2021. She joined the team of LS Health Services in January, 2022.Veronika has gained her experience through the Beenleigh Special School, Griffith Health Clinics, Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Stroke Ward) and private practice.

 

Veronika has a generalist caseload of all ages. Veronika's specific areas of interests include early language and school-aged language, speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and neurodiversity affirming social communication supports.

 

In addition to Veronika becoming a Speech Pathologist, she has also obtained a Bachelor of Media and Communication where she worked as a content producer as well as a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting.

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Fun Fact About Veronika

Outside of work, Veronika loves Lego, hiking and singing. Her favourite colour is blue.

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Hannah

Speech Pathologist 

Master of Speech Pathology

CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE AND NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS.

 

Hannah is one of our wonderful Speech Pathologist here at LS Health Services. Hannah enjoys being able to support clients to achieve their communication goals to improve their quality of life and engagement with the world around them.

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Hannah has gained her experience as a generalist in Private Practice and in Aged Care. As a student Hannah was able to gain experience in Mental Health and Acute/Rehab Hospital Settings.

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Hannah's clinical caseload consists of adults and Paediatrics including Speech, Language, Fluency and Swallowing.

A fun fact about Hannah! I love going on long travels to beaches and waterfalls.

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Neha

Lead Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE AND NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS.

 

Neha is our wonderful lead Occupational Therapist here at LS Health Services who believes in using a holistic approach when treating clients. Neha graduated from Griffith University in 2019 and has been a full time OT for LS Health Services since the beginning of 2020. Neha is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia and is a registered OT with AHPRA. Neha has gained experience in peadiatrics, working with the elderly population at the Gold Coast University Hospital as well as hospital rehabilitation at Sunshine Coast University Hospital throughout her University placement.

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Over the last 2.5 years Neha has been a part of the LS Health Services team, her case load has grown exponentially with her primary caseload being paediatric with ages ranging from 2 – 17 years. Neha has recently built a small adult caseload starting from ages 18 – 22 and hopes to continue developing her adult caseload. Neha is interested in working with clients to remove barriers that may be impeding them to reach their potential in performing everyday tasks. This can include everyday tasks such as self-care (toileting and dressing), fine motor tasks such as handwriting and gross motor skills such as balance, hand eye coordination, overall muscle tone and strength and leisure tasks such as engaging in sports, music and other hobbies.

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• Fine motor development impacting on occupations

• Gross motor development impacting on occupations

• Improving independence with ADLs (such as toileting and dressing)

• Improving independence with instrumental ADLs (such as shopping, cooking and community access)

• Executive Function

• Handwriting

• Sensory processing difficulties

• School readiness

• Advocacy for our clients to be able to engage in activities just like their peers.

• Neurological Disorders (Clinical interest, more learning and experience required)

• Stroke Rehab / Rehabilitation (Clinical interest, more learning and experience required)

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Fun Fact About Neha

“I am a creative person who loves anything to do with painting, calligraphy, henna designs, and drawing. I sometimes do henna for people on special occasions and do professional bridal henna too. I love art because I believe "the 'earth' without art is just 'eh’.”

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Scott

Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

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CURRENTLY ON EXTENDED LEAVE AND NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS.

Scott is a a passionate and energetic Occupational Therapist who graduated from his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2022. During his studies, Scott worked as an allied health assistant providing occupational therapy supports for our clients, which resulted in Scott transitioning to full qualification this year with extra experience and knowledge under his belt.

 

Scott enjoys working with children of all ages to provide functional support for development of life skills. He 

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Fun Fact About Scott

Scott is affectionately known as 'Spot' in our clinic - our younger clients with speech difficulties often had trouble saying his name, and the nickname just stuck! 

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Sarah

Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Sarah is one of our wonderful OT's! Sarah joined LS Health Services in July 2022. Sarah comes to us with a Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling, a Master of Occupational Therapy and has completed a Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration.

 

Sarah has gained her experience working in hospitals, community mental health, paediatrics, aged care and rehabilitation services over the last 10 years. Some of Sarah's interests include art, board games, hiking, swimming and travelling to name a few. Sarah's case load is a mixed case load. 

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Fun fact about Sarah! 

I speak Cantonese, English. I can speak some Spanish also. 

I have been to Spain, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan. 

I enjoy eating European, Hong Kong and Japanese food a lot. 

I like hanging out in café in Brisbane. You may find me in a café outside work. 

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Taelar
Occupational Therapist 

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

 

Taelar is our newest OT who has recently started with LS Health Services in January 2025. Taelar has gained her experience in OT ​

Private Practice Paediatrics, Primary School Paediatrics Bowraville, IADL & ADL Community, Work Cover Rehabilitation Coffs Harbour, Assistive Technology and Geriatrics Home Modifications. Taelar's case load mostly consists of paediatric clients. 

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Her clinical interests include emotional regulation, sensory modulation and integration. 

You can find Taelar in the dragon room in clinic.

Previously Taelar has completed a diploma in events and a certificate IV in business administration. 

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Fun Fact about Taelar!​​

If I’m not making something with yarn or a paintbrush, I’m probably outside with my plants… or spending time with my dog! 

Very good at remembering song lyrics and movie quotes (so I am told) - you will probably find me sing some 80s song down the corridor.

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Mia
Lead Allied Health Assistant  

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Community Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy student current - 2027

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Mia has gained her experience in clinic working as an Allied Health Assistant and has completed her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Community Rehabilitation. Prior to working for LS Health Services, Mia has a strong management background in Retail and management, working in dangerous goods environments and is trained in Work place Health and Safety (WHS). Mia is currently studying the Bachelor or Occupational Therapy at University to gain the qualification to become and Occupational Therapist in the future. 

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As the lead AHA, Mia is also responsible for AHA student placements and training.   

 

Mia's caseload is transdisciplinary and includes both Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology clients. Mia works under the supervision of our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to deliver therapy plans outlined by the Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist. Mia has a particular interest in Literacy which she successfully completed the Sounds Write course in 2021, AAC, stuttering, early language, ADL's(activities of daily living), sensorimotor development, fine motor skill development, reflex integration, gross motor skill development, encouraging independence, rehab and neurological disorders.

Mia will recommence further study in 2024, studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, to become a registered Occupational Therapist with an expected graduation date of 2027.

 

Fun Fact About Mia

"In my spare time I enjoy getting out in nature - be it at the beach or hiking in the forest. I love being creative - painting, colouring or writing. My favourite animals include frogs, penguins, dinosaurs and cats. 

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Louise

Speech Pathologist

Master of Speech Pathology

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Louise is one of our Speech Pathologists at LS Health Services, with a master's degree in Speech Pathology and a bachelor's degree in Psychological Science. Louise started at LS Health Services in 2023 as an Allied Health Assistant seeing a range of clients under the supervision of a senior speech pathologist. She has gained prior speech pathology experience in private practice, hospital, aged care and community settings.

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Louise is passionate about providing person-centred care across the lifespan, and currently has a diverse caseload of all ages. Louise has specific interests in language, speech, literacy, voice and swallowing/feeding.  

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Fun fact about Louise

In her spare time, Louise enjoys traveling, playing the piano, watching sports and spending time with her four dogs! 

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Karen

Business Manager

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Karen works as LS Health Service’s Business Manager. Karen started with LS Health Services in 2017 and is plays an integral role within the clinic. Karen is the friendly voice you will hear on the other end of the phone most of the time. Karen handles all of our bookings, client inquiries, everything behind the scenes to do with administration and so much more. We are very lucky to have Karen as our Business Manager as her skills make our clinic run smoothly. 

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Fun Fact About Karen

Karen enjoys landscaping, home renovations and spends her spare time raising her children and maintaining a happy and warm family environment. She also volunteers as a service crew member for a local rally team.

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Sophie

Allied Health Assistant

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Community Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy student current - 2027

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Sophie joined the team in 2023 as an Administrative Assistant and Allied Health Assistant after completing her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Sophie completed her placement with LS Health Services in 2023 and has begun working with clients in July 2024. Sophie is continuing her Tertiary studies in March 2024 where she will be completing her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Sophie's clinical interest include fine motor, gross motor, working with kids and people with disabilities. 

 

Fun fact about Sophie

Sophie adores music, her favourite artist is either ‘Coldplay’ or ‘The Lumineers’. Sophie is also extremely fascinated by fighter jets.

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