Jenny has been a qualified Occupational Therapist since 1980.
She primarily contracts to Department of Veterans Affairs, however, private assessments can be arranged and charged at private OT rates. If the client has extras cover and/or Enhanced Primary Care Program, (see your doctor) then Medicare rebates cover some of this cost.
If you are DVA Gold Card Holder, you require a doctor’s referral for Jenny’s services (see DVA section).
(Jenny is NOT a qualified OT Driving Assessor – Contact Vicroads for a list of OT’s who are).
Jenny provides OT Services in 2 main areas.
1. HOME VISITS
- home modifications eg ramps or bathroom modifications
- bathroom and toilet aids
- bedroom aids
- kitchen aids
- electric scooters and electric wheelchairs
- electric recline/lift chairs
- electric hoists
- manual wheelchairs
- personal emergency alarms
- adj chairs and accessories
- step modifications and bannister rails
- internal rails
CLICK HERE to see Jenny featured ordering equipment for the 20,000th Veteran in E.QUIP’s Dec ’08 Newsletter
2. RELAXATION THERAPY/STRESS MANAGEMENT
Jenny’s field of interest and passion lies with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and this is treated using her advanced skills in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Hypnotherapy (advanced relaxation therapy) especially for Veterans with Gold Cards.
All you need is a doctor’s referral if you are a DVA Gold Card Holder (see DVA section).
For more details re PTSD and War Vets please see the EFT section
Jenny can also treat anxiety disorders, phobias, addictions, physical and emotional pain etc please see the EFT section
Private sessions can be claimed in extra’s cover under the umbrella of Occupational Therapy – Relaxation Therapy/ Stress management.
