Alana Muir is the “senior” Occupational Therapist at Gold Coast Kids Therapy. Alana has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT) from the University of Queensland. She has over 15 years experience working as a children’s OT, is a member of OT Australia, and holds current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has worked in various locations in Queensland, within not-for-profit, government, research, hospital, and community health organisations.  She has attended numerous training over the years in a broad range of areas including upper limb therapy, feeding, handwriting, interventions for people with FASD, and interventions for people with CP.

Alana has a special interest in working with infants with a range of challenges; and working with children (and their families) who have motor difficulties that impact on their participation in the activities they want to do, need to do or are expected to do.

These activities may include:

• Using their hands for play, manipulating small objects, or using tools such as pencil or scissors; and/or
• Participating in self-care activities such as feeding, toileting, and dressing; and/or
• Participating in activities in the community.

Megan joined the Gold Coast Kids Therapy Team in January 2022. Megan has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Southern Cross University. She enjoys working with children and families to help them achieve the best possible outcomes. Megan has current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia and has a current NDIS Worker Screening check. Megan has experience working with children including toddlers, and school age children, in clinic and school environments. Megan is passionate about continually building her skills and ensuring she can provide the best service and therapy for your family.

Sophie joined the Gold Coast Kids Therapy Team in January 2022. Sophie has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Griffith University. She has current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia. Sophie is committed to delivering occupational therapy services that are effective; through drawing from theory, providing supporting evidence, and valuing client-centred practice. Sophie is passionate about helping children embrace their uniqueness and identify their strengths as a means to reach their occupational potential, and thus live a meaningful life.