About OT Life
With over 50 years of combined experience, we offer skilled, compassionate, and tailored occupational therapy services to meet each person's unique needs and support their physical, cognitive, mental health and overall wellbeing.
Our Approach
As a small practice, we offer personalised attention, listening to your concerns and collaborating closely with each client to understand their needs. Our goal is to support you through life’s journey by addressing the things you need now and planning for future challenges.
Individual and family-based occupational therapy
Our depth of experience allows us to support not just individuals, but also their families and caregivers. We offer comprehensive support and education to help families and caregivers assist their loved ones and enhance their caregiving experience.
Support for all ages and stages of life
We provide tailored guidance and strategies for kids, teens, and adults at various life stages. Our ongoing support and adaptable interventions ensure continuity of care throughout clients’ lives.
OT support and care where and when you need it
As a mobile service, we deliver therapy at clients’ homes, preschools, or schools, ensuring convenience and personalised attention. We also coordinate group sessions and consult with teachers, doctors, and other health professionals where needed.
Our Team
Ana and Marina are dedicated occupational therapists with a combined 50 years of experience. Graduates of Sydney University in 1996 and 1997 respectively, they‘ve worked in Australia, the UK, and the US, gaining diverse insights into occupational therapy practices. Their experience working with various diagnostic groups and settings ensures a comprehensive approach to therapy.
Ana Radis
Ana served as the Coordinator of the Vision Education Service at the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (now Next Sense), where she managed program operations and provided clinical supervision to other occupational therapists.
Ana is also an experienced conference presenter and has led numerous training courses for allied health professionals and families, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing.
My approach is centred on creating tailored solutions that enhance accessibility and foster development.
Ana’s key expertise includes:
Extensive experience working with children and adults who have vision impairment, hearing loss, and complex disabilities.
Developing and implementing alternate access to information for individuals with print disabilities and vision impairment.
Supporting children and their families across a wide range of diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delay, downs syndrome, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
Marina Radis
Marina is deeply passionate about supporting individuals with complex physical and intellectual disabilities, with a strong focus on the role of assistive technology in maximising independence, participation, and quality of life. Her practice is holistic, recognising the interplay between physical function, communication, and daily living needs. Alongside this, Marina also brings valuable experience in supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, ensuring that both mental and physical wellbeing are addressed. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping high-quality therapeutic practices and fostering the professional growth of her colleagues.
My aim is to enhance the independence and participation for all my clients regardless of the nature of their challenges.
Marina’s key expertise includes:
Empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential whether through prescribing and assessing assistive technology, such as wheelchairs or implementing home modifications.
Expertise working with people with complex disabilities across various care settings and agencies including those with neurological brain injuries and developmental disabilities at different stages of life.
Supporting young people and older adults with a range of mild, moderate, and severe mental health conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar) disorder, neurological conditions (cerebral palsy), drug addiction, and developmental delay.