Our Staff

B.App.Sc(Phty) 

Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) 

Certified Hand Therapist (USA)

Marin Suzuki graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) degree in 2011.  

Marin began her career working in the rehabilitation of patients in tertiary trauma hospitals in Sydney including Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital - Randwick and Liverpool Hospital.  After discovering the art of hand therapy, and seeing first-hand the impact of high quality hand therapy on the quality of life of her clients, she has devoted her work to hands.  

Marin has had experience working at The South Western Sydney Hand Unit and The Sydney Hospital Hand Unit prior to working in private practice.  

Internationally, Marin has had the privilege of visiting hand therapy centres in Asia, the USA and Europe.

Marin is passionate about providing quality hand therapy and contributing to the progression of hand therapy. 

Marin was part of the Hand Therapy team in Dr Stuart Myers Orthopaedic Outreach team on their visit to Lautoka Hospital, Fiji in 2015. 

B.Occ.Thy. 

Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)

Certified Hand Therapist (USA)

Abbie graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. 

Abbie developed an interest in hand therapy prior to graduating, having had the opportunity to complete a student placement at a private hand therapy practice.

Abbie takes pride in providing thorough assessments, and planning treatments catered to maximise the potential of each individual. 

Abbie is passionate about expanding her knowledge, and also contributing to research to enhance the hand therapy profession.

B.Phty 

Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) 

Paul gained his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2013 from Otago University after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Marketing. 

Whilst working in a private hand therapy clinic in Christchurch, New Zealand he completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation and became a member of the Hand Therapy Association of New Zealand. Paul is also an accredited hand therapist, as recognised by the Australian Hand Therapy Association. 

Paul enjoys assisting patients on their rehabilitation journey and achieving their goals.

In his spare time he can be found cycling, playing volleyball and spending time at the beach. 

B.App.Sc(OT)

Associate member (AHTA)

Hannah Munro graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) degree in 2005. Her interest in hand therapy began during her studies when she discovered that this speciality was the perfect marriage of art and science. Hand therapy satisfies her love of creativity, problem solving, upper limb anatomy and assisting people to regain their function and independence.

Since graduating, Hannah has worked in a number of public hospitals in Sydney including The Children’s Hospital at Westmead where she had the opportunity to gain specific skills in treating both traumatic and congential hand and upper limb conditions/injuries in a paediatric population.

In addition to working as a hand therapist in a public health setting for the past 10 years, Hannah also has over 5 years experience working in private practice.

In 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 she was invited by The University of Sydney to teach the undergraduate and postgraduate Occupational Therapy elective subject ‘Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb and Hand”. 

She enjoys the opportunity to learn from her colleagues and patients and is committed to providing a high standard of care.

B.Occ.Thy.(Hons) 

Associate member (AHTA) 

Katie graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with honours in 2021. Her passion for hand therapy began during her studies, where she had the opportunity to spend time at the hand therapy department at a public trauma hospital. Katie is an associate member of the AHTA. She remains proactive with her curiosity and interest to further her knowledge in hand therapy and has completed a number of AHTA hand therapy courses.

Katie has a caring approach to providing high-quality care to patients, and recognises the importance of acknowledging all components that may influence a persons’ quality of life throughout their hand therapy journey. 

B.Occ.Thy.  

Associate member (AHTA) 

Claire graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2021. She discovered her passion for hand therapy after spending time shadowing a hand therapist. She has explored this passion by pursuing a hand therapy placement during her university studies. Claire is currently working towards achieving her hand therapy accreditation through the AHTA.
Claire is a compassionate, empathetic and dedicated practitioner who highly values her patient’s activities of daily living and recognises the impact that an injury or condition may have on one's life. She finds fulfilment in helping and guiding her patients through their hand therapy journey.

B.Occ.Thy.(Hons)

 Associate member (AHTA) 

Patric completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours at the University of Queensland and graduated in 2021. Patric completed a placement in the hand therapy department of a public hospital in Brisbane, which sparked his interested in this area.   Patric enjoys the physical and crafty nature of hand therapy and has a long-term goal of achieving full accreditation with AHTA.   Patric values delivering high quality care in a holistic and empathetic manner, working with patients to facilitate their goals.

B.Occ.Thy(Hons) 

Associate Member(AHTA)

Brianna graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours in 2017. Since then, Brianna has worked in paediatrics across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northen NSW. Brianna is an associate member of the AHTA and her passion and interest in hand therapy begun during her studies at university. She enjoys the high detailed, problem solving and creative nature that hand therapy provides. Brianna values delivering a high-quality caring approach that incorporates feasible and sustainable intervention for all her clients. 

BSc(Exercise & Health)(Hons) MPT 

Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)

Claire began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health (Honours) from the University of Hong Kong, where she also represented the national rugby 15s team. After moving to Australia, she completed her Master of Physiotherapy at Griffith University, where her passion for hand therapy developed during a placement at Gold Coast University Hospital.

Since graduating, Claire has worked exclusively in hand and upper limb therapy within private practice. She is an Accredited Hand Therapist with the Australian Hand Therapy Association and is currently working towards her Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.

Claire is a dedicated and compassionate clinician who takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to care. She is committed to helping her patients regain function and confidence through evidence-based, personalised treatment. Claire’s values closely align with those of our practice — honesty, kindness, clear communication, and respect.

She is a keen squash player after retiring from rugby and AFL to spend more time with her uninjured joints.