Carla is an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist, who is passionate to help children and their families to achieve their goals. Carla has vast experience working in early intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and sensory processing challenges.

Carla completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Universidad de Playa Ancha, Valparaiso, Chile in 2013. She has then finalised her skill assessment in Australia and is a registered practitioner with AHPRA.

Carla’s experience includes 3+ years working in a special school in Chile, assessing the children’s needs and tailoring treatment plans for them, as well as giving home and school recommendations. She also has 2+ years working in a private practice in Melbourne, working with NDIS caseload and early intervention programs.

Carla’s approach to therapy is play-based, strength-based and holistic, focusing on having fun while learning, enhancing the child’s strengths and supporting the client’s family in the therapy journey.

When Carla is not at work, she enjoys listening to music, dancing, singing and cooking. She also likes to practice some yoga, boxing and play board games.