Charlotte (she/her) is a Monash University honours graduate, who started with Stepping Forward Therapy Services in 2020. 

With more than 10 years of experience working with children and families, Charlotte is passionate about helping children achieve meaningful goals and providing individualised support for each child. She ensures that families feel supported, heard and collaborated with throughout their child’s therapy journey.

She has done a variety of post-graduate training, including: 

• Serial casting and Turtle Bracing for management of calf length

• Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level A

• Kids Plus Fundamental Paediatric Practice Workshop

• Dry Needling Level 1 Qualification

• Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 Qualification

• Attendance at Changemakers Conference in 2021

• Royal Children’s Hospital Starting Blocks Course

• As well as attending a wide variety of seminars and lectures through the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

She has many years of experience working with children with complex disabilities.  She loves to support children with complex needs to participate in life to the fullest. This can include equipment prescription (wheelchairs, walking aids, adapted bicycles and more), orthotic prescription, and targeted therapy. She also believes in going the extra mile to coordinate with children’s parents, carers, schools, medical team and more, to ensure a cohesive and inclusive environment that allows a child to shine.

Charlotte also has a particular interest in working with children with limb differences, amputations, and prosthetics. She has worked with amputees within the Stepping Forward clinic, as well as lending a hand in amputee clinics such as the Össur Mobility Clinic.

She also loves working alongside children and families with hypermobility issues, hypotonia and connective tissue disorders, and has done a variety of post-graduate study in the area.

Charlotte also has a non-clinical role in the clinic, helping coordinate our student placement programs, new graduate training and our special events, such as our Zoo Day, or Wheels (Adapted Sports) Day.

Beyond her professional life, Charlotte enjoys reading, practicing karate, and singing in a choir, showcasing her well-rounded personality and diverse interests.