Extend Rehabilitation
Specialist Care of the Hand and Upper Limb
About Us
Extend's team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists are all degree qualified and participate in regular professional development to provide the most up to date and evidence based therapy treatment.
Directors
Marguerite Copley
BOccThy, Postgrad Dip Hand & UL Rehab
Marguerite has worked as a hand therapist for over 15 years, since graduating from the University of Queensland in 1983. She is involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Queensland and has lectured extensively. Marguerite has a Post Graduate Diploma in Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation and has a special interest in complex injuries, overuse injuries and workplace rehabilitation. Marguerite is a full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
Mary Mitchell
BPhty, Postgrad Dip Hand & UL Rehab
Mary graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991 and received a Post Graduate Diploma in Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation from Curtin University in 1995. Mary has lectured extensively throughout Australia and to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Queensland and Griffith University. Mary has worked solely in hand and upper limb rehabilitation since 1994 and has a special interest in shoulder surgery and elbow injuries. Mary is a full member of both the Australian Hand Therapy Association and the Shoulder Elbow Physiotherapy Australia Association.
Wilma Walsh
BOccThy, OTR, CHT
Wilma has practised as a specialist hand therapist for over 20 years and has studied in the USA as a Winston Churchill Fellow. She has lectured extensively both in Australia and internationally, including to students at the University of Queensland. Wilma was one of five founding members of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and served as president from 1983-86. She has a special interest in the wrist, sporting injuries, nerve injuries and fractures. Wilma is a life member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and a Certified Hand Therapist through the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Hand Therapy Team
Angela Carpenter
Angela Graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne in 2000 and started working in Hand Therapy at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 2002. Following this Angela has worked as a Team Leader or Senior Therapist in regional Hand Therapy units in the United Kingdom: St George's Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Salisbury District Hospital, St Andrews Centre for Plastic Surgery (Chelmsford), and Queen Victoria Hospital (East Grinstead) from 2003-2006. From 2006 to September 2009 Angela was a Senior Therapist in Hand Therapy at the Royal Hobart Hospital after which time she relocated to Northern NSW to take up a role at Extend Rehabilitation in Lismore. Angela is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists. Angela has post graduate qualifications in clinical education and in 2010 is studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist.
Anna Dominguez
BOccThy (Hons)
Anna graduated from the University of Queensland in 2002 with first class honours. Anna developed her interest in hand therapy while working at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, before undertaking hand therapy positions at St George’s Hospital (UK) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (UK). Anna has lectured at regional groups and on local courses. She has a particular interest in hand trauma. Anna is a full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association, a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists and OT Australia, and an Accredited Occupational Therapist.
Erin Harders
BOccthy
Erin graduated from the University of Queensland in 2005. She has been employed as a therapist with Extend since 2005 and in 2009 returned to part-time study in a post-graduate Masters of Counselling at the University of Queensland. Erin has a special interest in wound care, functional and mobilisation splinting, and return to daily life following hand or upper limb trauma. Erin is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
Joy Hanna
BOccThy (Hons), MSc (Hand Therapy)
Joy graduated from University of Queensland in 1992 with first class honours. She completed a Masters degree in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation through Curtin University (Perth) in 2003. Joy has extensive experience in hand and upper limb rehabilitation in Australia and in the UK. She has presented at a number of national and international forums in relation to hand therapy. She has published research papers and completed clinical research in a variety of aspects of hand therapy and surgery and is currently undertaking research in the management of finger joint replacements. Joy is a full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association, as well as the current mentor in Queensland.
Kylie Bebel
BOccThy
Kylie graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001. Kylie has worked in burns and upper limb rehabilitation in Australia and the UK for seven years, and has a special interest in the management of oedema (swelling) and problem scars. Kylie has presented her research at an international burns conference. She is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
Renee Prichard
BOccThy
Renee graduated from the University of Queensland in 2006. Renee has worked in physical rehabilitation since graduation. She started with Extend in 2008 to further develop her skills in hand and upper limb rehabilitation. Renee has a special interest in scar management and paediatrics.
Sandra Bailey
BOccThy (Hons)
Sandra graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 and has worked primarily in hand and upper limb rehabilitation since 2003. She first worked in hand therapy at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and subsequently undertook positions in three specialist hand therapy/surgery units in London (UK). Sandra is a full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists.
Physiotherapy Team
Ben Day
Ben graduated from a double major in psychology and exercise physiology in 2000 and gained his master of physiotherapy in 2003. He has worked in hospital,occupational health and safety and private practice in both Australia and in the UK. Ben has experience in gym, Pilate's and hydrotherapy rehabilitation.
Ben has a particular interest in the rehabilitation of the occupational athlete,assisting people to successfully return to the work place.
Jennifer Callaghan
BPthy (Hons), MPhty (Musc)
Jennifer completed her studies at the University of Queensland. She graduated from her undergraduate physiotherapy degree with honours (2002) and from her Musculoskeletal (Manipulative) Physiotherapy Masters Degree with distinction (2007). She has been employed in metropolitan and rural public hospitals, private practices and football clubs. More recently she has worked as a private practitioner in New York City, followed by management of a multidisciplinary team in the Orthopaedic Department at Cairns Hospital. Jennifer’s interest is assisting patients to manage chronic neck and shoulder pain, whiplash associated disorder, neck, scapular and thoracic pain; whether caused by trauma, sports, repetitive strain injuries, work postures and work injuries.
Kerrie Murree
BExSc, MPthy
Kerrie graduated from Griffith University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and in 2008 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. Kerrie has previously worked as a fitness consultant in a healthcare centre. She has worked full-time for Extend since 2008, providing shoulder physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy and supervised hydrotherapy. Kerrie is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Lucy Angelini
BAppSc (Human Movement Studies), MPhty
Lucy completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement Studies and a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland. After graduating she worked overseas, taking up a position at a private practice in Manhattan. There she treated a variety of patients, as well as becoming involved in hydrotherapy. After returning to Australia, Lucy worked at The Wesley Hospital in hydrotherapy. For the last three years Lucy has worked at Extend Rehabilitation in her area of special interest, rehabilitation of upper limb injuries.
Michael Winn
BAppSc (Hons I), MPhty Studies
Michael has over 5 years experience specialising in shoulder rehabilitation. He has also worked in private practice treating neck, back and lower limb problems. With a degree in exercise science, Michael also has a keen interest in strength and conditioning, and constructs and supervises gym programs for many of his patients to optimise their return to work or sport.
Rebecca Neocleous
BPhty/BExSc, BSc (Hons)
Rebecca completed a combined physiotherapy and exercise science degree in 2003. Since then she has worked in musculoskeletal sports oriented private practice settings, treating neck, back and lower limb injuries, as well as preparing sports rehabilitation programs. She has also worked in hospital settings, running ‘Fit for Surgery’ programs, exercises classes and hydrotherapy. She has experience in clinical pilates, both providing assessment as well as individual and group sessions. Her current interests include ergonomics, return to work rehabilitation (including worksite visits), general fitness and women’s health.