Theresa Foppoli (B Sc OT)

Theresa Foppoli, ActivOT Wangara, graduated from Curtin University of Technology in 2004 and has over 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

As an early career OT, Theresa spent several years working exclusively with people with cerebral palsy and acquired brain injury. Over the last decade, she has also worked with people with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, spinal injury, mental health conditions and dementia.

Her passion lies in adult rehabilitation, but she also has experience as a project leader and in consulting roles in disability-supported employment. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Theresa worked as a support worker which she believes gives her valuable insight into what her clients are up against every day, and the supports they need to live their best life.

Theresa’s specific clinical skills and services include:

• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Home and Living Assessments (SIL, ILO and SDA)
• Postural assessment and seating.
• AT prescription i.e. wheelchair prescription, 24-hour positioning and pressure care.
• Remedial and skill-building therapy including neurodevelopmental treatment approaches.
• Sensory assessments and interventions.
• Mental health treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
• Cognitive assessment with accreditation in PRPP and ACDM assessment.
• Manual handling assessment with accreditation in level 2 and level 3 Manutention.

Theresa believes that by taking a collaborative and person-centred approach, great outcomes can be achieved in even the most complex cases.

Outside of work and running around after 2 kids, Theresa enjoys karaoke, acrylic painting, getting out in nature and amateur balloon twisting.

CONTACT

PO Box 1336, WANGARA DC WA 6947
P: 0401 138 613 | 1800 228 868
F: 08 8344 1559
E: theresa@activot.com.au