MEET THE TEAM
JANE LYALL
Occupational Therapist
027 568 5390
Jane has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 1991 and founded Assist By Design Ltd in 1997.
Jane specialises in Vocational Rehabilitation (Workplace Assessment and Return to Work monitoring), providing support to people who have had injuries, medical events and mental health challenges.
Jane has a special interest in providing workstation assessments in a wide range of industries.
Jane can also provide guidance on setting up seats in a range of vehicles.
Jane enjoys meeting a range of people and being able to make a difference in their lives.
TRACEY HAMILTON
Occupational Therapist
021 876 840
Tracey has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 2003 and has worked for Assist By Design Ltd since 2008. Tracey specialises in Vocational Rehabilitation (Workplace Assessment and Return to work monitoring).
Tracey enjoys supporting clients to recognise their strengths and gaining the skills required to return to daily living activity.
DEBRA HILBORN
Occupational Therapist
027 521 1071
Debra has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 1996 and has worked for Assist By Design Ltd since 2003. Debra specialises in Social Rehabilitation (Housing Modifications, Wheelchair & Seating, Single Discipline, Integrated Rehabilitation assessments).
Debra enjoys travelling throughout Southland and Central Otago to meet clients in their home.
JENNI McCROSTIE
Occupational Therapist
021 048 5566
Jenni has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 2002 and has worked for Assist By Design Ltd since 2011. Jenni specialises in Training for Independence programmes.
Jenni provides therapy services tailored to an individual's goals and has a special interest in working with children and their families. Jenni enjoys using fun and engaging activities to promote positive wellbeing and performance of everyday life activities.
LUCY CLEARWATER
Occupational Therapist
027 689 2826
Lucy has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 2006 and has worked for Assist By Design Ltd since 2016. Lucy specialises in a range of Occupational Therapy services in private settings.
Lucy enjoys working alongside people to help them achieve their goals and increase their independence.
GILL WEBB
Occupational Therapist
021 062 9955
Gill has been an Occupational Therapist since 2003 and started worked for Assist By Design Ltd in 2023. Gill specialises in Social Rehabilitation ( Housing, Integrated Rehabilitation assessments and Single Discipline assessments).
Gill enjoys connecting with people, aiming to help them identify and work towards health goals that are meaningful for each person.
KYLEE HENRIKSEN
Occupational Therapist
021 486 301
Kylee has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 2001 and has worked for Assist By Design Ltd since 2018. Kylee specialises in completing Concussion Services, Training for Independence and Social Rehabilitation (Wheelchair & Seating, Housing and paediatric Single Discipline Assessments).
Kylee enjoys listening to people’s goals and aspirations and working with them to make these a reality. She enjoys keeping up to date with the latest research and applying this to real life situations.
KATIE McKENZIE
Occupational Therapist
021 065 2404
Katie has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 2003 and started working for Assist By Design Ltd in 2023. Katie specialises in completing Training for Independence and Social Rehabilitation (Integrated Rehabilitation assessments and Single Discipline Assessments).
Katie enjoys meeting people in their homes, supporting their journey to independence.
KATE SWALE
Registered Nurse
027 475 5826
Kate has worked as an Registered Nurse since 1988 and has worked for Assist By Design Ltd since 2018. Kate specialises in Vocational Rehabilitation (Workplace Assessment and Return to Work monitoring) and Social Rehabilitation (Integrated Rehabilitation Assessments and Single Discipline Nursing Assessments).
Kate enjoys travelling throughout Southland and supporting clients back to independence in their home or workplace.
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