Michelle McManus
Occupational Therapist, Caboolture
✅ Michelle can support with a wide range of Occupational Therapy needs
✅ Experienced in Paediatric OT including sensory processing, motor difficulties and emotional regulation
✅ She has special interest in supporting paeds with neurodevelopmental conditions, motor skills and more
✅ Michelle looks to create a safe space for children and young adults to feel comfortable on their personalised OT journey
Michelle is an experienced and passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Originally from Manchester (UK), Michelle brings her knowledge and expertise from working with children and young adults in mental health services (CAMHS), hospital settings, children’s care homes, schools (private, state, specialist), and within the communities around the North West of England.
Why choose Michelle?
From working in these different settings, Michelle has developed skills in assessing and providing personalised treatment in areas related to sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive support, emotional regulation, mental health, ADHD assessment and diagnosis, alongside environmental assessments.
Michelle’s aim in therapy is to guide children and young adults to understand themselves, to ensure they can thrive, and live meaningful lives. Michelle believes everyone deserves equal opportunity to engage in meaningful occupations that support their well-being.
Michelle is a person centered, holistic practitioner, that looks to create a safe space for children and young adults to feel comfortable to embark on their personalised occupational therapy journey from building rapport, individualised assessment catered to their needs, through to collaboration on goal setting, personalised treatment plan, and expert reports to support continued care through other settings, such as home and school.
Although Michelle has specialised in Paediatrics, she also has the clinical skills and experience with working with adults and older adults with neurodiversity, cognitive, mental health, and physical differences.
Michelle’s Special Interest Areas:
- Paediatrics
- Sensory Development
- Neurodevelopmental Conditiond
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills
BSc (Hons) In Occupational Therapy
Qualified in ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis (UK based)
Qualified as a clinical educator (UK)
Safe Guarding Level 3 (UK)
English
“Being an Paediatric Occupational Therapist is the most meaningful job. Nothing beats seeing a child’s face light up when they recognise the difference in their day-to-day lives through what they have learned in their sessions. I always seek to understand what makes your child who they are, so I can provide the most appropriate assessment and individualised plan to ensure their goals are meaningful and achievable.”
Michelle, Hiya Health Caboolture
Find out how Michelle can help you
Michelle is an OT based in our Caboolture clinic and is currently taking on new patients. To book, simply click on book an appointment below, or get in touch with our Caboolture Clinic. We look forward to helping you meet your goals.
