Senior Occupational Therapist
Jamie Hunter
I love being able to play a part in empowering parents and the look on a child's face when they achieve one of their goals. Being able to play everyday and have fun with the kids is always a huge bonus as well.
Some Fun Facts About Jamie
Where were you born / Where did you grow up? Brisbane
What did you love to do as a kid? Play soccer, horses and anything that was outside.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? A Detective.
What is your favourite food? Pasta – any kind.
Where is your favourite holiday destination? Japan
Where in the world would you like to go where you haven’t been before? I would love to caravan around Australia.
Tell us an interesting fact about you. I used to be an inline speed skater.
What is your life motto? Always be kind.
Jamie is an enthusiastic member of the Occupational Therapy team and is a strong advocate of the Optimum Movement philosophy that the inclusion of parents and teachers is vital in the therapy process. Jamie has a passion for working with children, their families and teachers to support them to achieve their goals and loves involving family members in all aspects of therapy.
Jamie’s approach to therapy was founded whilst completing her Masters in Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland where she undertook a research thesis titled: “The importance of parent engagement in paediatric therapy interventions”. Jamie is also trained in Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP).
Since graduating Jamie has provided therapy interventions in both early intervention and education settings. She enjoys helping children to identify their own goals so they feel a sense of ownership and purpose about the therapy process. These goals are then addressed in fun, meaningful & practical sessions with strategies that can be implemented in the home and school environment
Jamie is a member of OT Australia and works from our Cleveland clinic.