Meet, Nikki!
Nikki is the Principal Occupational Therapist at Empowering Minds OT.
She is a warm and compassionate Mental Health OT with over 10 years of experience supporting neurodivergent families, teens and adults.
Nikki is an endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist. She has undergone various training within the mental health field of Occupational Therapy, specific to the neurodivergent population, and draws on multiple modalities including OT Skills-based training for Executive Functioning, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Sensory Modulation, Family Systems and Circle of Security.
Nikki is currently studying in a Graduate Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health where she is following her passion for supporting neurodivergent mothers.
Outside of work, Nikki is a mum to an energetic toddler and enjoys great coffee, good food, and being active through walking, netball, and Pilates.
Meet, Ollie!
Ollie is a friendly and calm Therapy Dog that works along side Nikki at most clinic sessions. He is a Labradoodle (yes, you read that right - he missed out on the curls). He received special training and was accredited with Therapy Dogs Australia.
Ollie enjoys greeting people in the waiting room and sitting nearby during therapy sessions. He loves receiving pats and praise! Outside of work, he loves a game of fetch and a walk on the beach.