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Hands On Hand Therapy Team

Sam Tkac

Sam Tkac

Principal Occupational Therapist – Hands On Hand Therapy NSW

 

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Associate of Australian Hand Therapy Association

Samantha graduated from James Cook university with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2002. Since graduating Sam has worked across both the private and public sectors initially in QLD and then in NSW when she relocated in 2005. Sam delivers specialized hand therapy services with a focus on evidence-based care and functional recovery. Her dual-sector experience allows her to support a wide range of clients, from acute injuries to long-term rehabilitation needs. Sam is passionate about helping individuals regain strength, movement, and independence in their upper limbs

Sam has taught in her specialty of Hand Therapy to Occupational Therapy masters students at University of Sydney and presented at a variety of forums and conferences. She continues to be dedicated to improving public access and awareness of the hand therapy profession.

After extra studies and clinical practice Sam is working toward formal credentialing in both Australia and the USA.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys Pilates, travel, and spending time with her family.

Monica Gunner

Monica graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) from the University of Newcastle in 2015. She has worked across public and private hospital settings and the NDIS sector, with a strong focus on supporting individuals to increase their independence and improve their quality of life.

Kate Bruce

Kate graduated with a Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney in 2019. She has worked in both private and public hand therapy sectors, recently rejoining the workforce after a year of maternity leave. Outside of work, Kate enjoys rock climbing, Pilates and family time.

Emma Keech

Emma received her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the Australian Catholic University in 2017. Since graduating, she has worked in the public hospital sector in rehabilitation and geriatric settings, where she enjoyed assisting patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Meredith Primrose

Meredith joined Hands on Hand Therapy in late 2020 after 30 + years at Nowra Private Hospital, the last 8 years of which she was Manager of Allied Health. With a background in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries Meredith’s upper limb treatment also includes a wholistic approach. She has been a member of the APA for 42 years and is an associate member of the AHTA.