Occupational Therapist
Ella Waugh
I love how diverse the OT role is! I enjoy being able to build meaningful connections with children and their families to help them achieve their goals in fun and creative ways.
Some Fun Facts About Ella
Where were you born / Where did you grow up? I was born in Adelaide, but my family moved to Brisbane when I was in primary school and we’ve lived here ever since.
What did you love to do as a kid? I loved reading, playing sport and getting creative with different types of arts and crafts.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? A teacher
What is your favourite food? I love Italian food…..you can never go wrong with pizza or pasta.
Where is your favourite holiday destination? Anywhere by the beach.
Where in the world would you like to go where you haven’t been before? Japan
Tell us an interesting fact about you. I’ve been to 17 different countries!
What is your life motto? Everything happens for a reason.
Ella recently graduated from ACU with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
Whilst studying, she worked as a disability support worker and an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator, where she discovered her love for building connections with children. Ella enjoys getting to know each child, finding out what makes them unique, and using their interests to help them learn and grow in a way that feels fun and meaningful to them.
In 2024, Ella completed a 10 week placement with the team at Optimum Movement, where she gained valuable experience in the paediatric setting and developed a strong passion for working with children and their families. She’s excited to officially join the team at Optimum Movement, continue building on her knowledge and skills as an Occupational Therapist, and support children and their families to achieve their goals.
Ella works from our Cleveland clinic.