Meet our team

At Amazing Kids OT, we are proud to have a passionate and experienced team of Occupational Therapists who bring a wide range of clinical knowledge, specialised training, and diverse backgrounds to their work with children and families.

Our team includes therapists with decades of experience, as well as fresh, enthusiastic graduates who bring new energy and ideas. Collectively, our therapists have worked across a variety of settings, including private practice, early intervention, community health, special education, hospitals, and trauma-informed services, both in Australia and internationally.

We are committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with evidence-based practices. Our therapists have completed advanced training in areas such as:

  • Neuroaffirming approaches

  • Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing

  • Autism and ADHD supports

  • Emotional regulation and co-regulation

  • Trauma-informed practice

  • Feeding and toileting interventions

  • School readiness and handwriting

  • Play-based approaches

  • Interoception, Polyvagal Theory, DIR Floortime, and the Safe & Sound Protocol

We take a holistic and family-centred approach, working closely with parents, carers, educators, and the wider care team to ensure consistency and support across all environments. Our sessions are playful, engaging, and tailored to each child’s individual goals and strengths.

We’re excited for you to meet our team. Scroll down to see the wonderful faces behind Amazing Kids OT.

Kelly Powell
Director, Founder and Senior OT

Deb Skinner
Practice Manager

Mietta Farnan
Paediatric OT

Laura Iannelli
Paediatric OT

Kelsie Olds
Senior OT

Kim Soden
Clinical Lead and Senior OT

The AKOT Team

Amy O’Meara
Paediatric OT

Maggie Rayner
Paediatric OT

Sandy Grose
Administration

Genevieve Chandler
Paediatric OT

Jess Read
Administration/OTA

Bree-Elle Crompton
Paediatric OT