Canberra Hand Therapy

One of our Directors Liz Giuffre is in Sydney this weekend teaching the Closed Trauma Course for the Australian Hand Therapy Association. With the energetic and knowledgeable Christina Harwood by her side! Two days down, one to go!

2023 AHTA conference! Liz attending virtually while Andrew representing Canberra Hand Therapy in person. Love learning!!

Guess who has turned 7 🥳
We would like to thank all of those who have supported us from becoming a solo practitioner/part time practice to the team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and admin staff that we are today. We couldn’t have have done it without the clients, referrers, family and friends support.

Although we were missing a few of our Canberra Hand Therapy team it was such a fun afternoon for our mid year get together!

Welcome to the team Elissa Moss! Elissa is a qualified Occupational Therapist with over 7 years experience in hand therapy. Elissa loves all areas of hand therapy but has a particular passion for treating clients with arthritis of the wrist and hand, wrist injuries and the rehabilitation of injured musicians 🎸

To book an appointment, phone us on (02) 6281 7031 or contact us via our website.

Hand Therapy Week 05-11 June 2023! This week will focus and provide information on the advanced practice of Hand Therapy and ways Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist assess, diagnose and treat our clients hands when injured at work 🙌🏽

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to welcome Morgan Harshman and Mara Van Duyl to the team! You will find Morgan and Mara’s friendly faces at our front reception where they will assist both clients and therapist with a friendly smile and can do attitude.

To book an appointment or to speak to our friendly staff, call (02) 6281 7037 or contact us via our website.

The Team at Canberra Hand Therapy participating in our monthly inservice, reviewing all things TFCC.

Liz and Andrew delivering Hand Therapy information to one of our referring GP practices.

Getting ready for Hand Therapy Week 🤚

Canberra Hand Therapy - Hand Therapy Practitioner
Are you looking for a change? Do you want to work in a supportive team environment, that offers generous continuing professional development, flexible working arrangements and an opportunity to work in collaboration with experienced therapists? Canberra Hand Therapy may be what you are looking for. https://www.ahta.com.au/jobs

Lucy attended the AHTA Closed Trauma Course on the weekend, as she continues on her path to achieve the Accredited Hand Therapist Credential. This is her understanding carpal kinematics play dough creation!

We love increasing awareness of hand therapy. Thank you Higher Function Physio and Pilates for asking us to present an inservice to your staff. Liz and Andrew had a great time!

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to introduce Lucy Langshaw who joined our team in August 2022. Lucy is a qualified Physiotherapist with over 12 years experience and has a passion for managing shoulder pathologies. Lucy has also embarked on the journey to obtain the Accredited Hand Therapist credentials.

If you have a shoulder issue that you would like assessed, Lucy is your therapist.

To book an appointment, phone us on (02) 6281 7031 or contact us via our website.

Andrew and Liz recently had the opportunity to present an information session to Medical and Allied Health staff at the Australian Defence Force’s new ACT Health Centre

Liz, Andrew and Cass enjoying the 2022 Australian Hand Therapy Conference

Congratulations 🎉 to our Occupational Therapist Laura for obtaining her Accredited Hand Therapist Credential as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association. Such hard work! We are so proud of you!!

Celebrating Hand Therapy Week 2022!!

Our latest blog is out and ready for reading! Have you ever had pins and needles in your ring and small fingers? Head to our website to learn some simple strategies that could help with the management of cubital tunnel syndrome

Have you ever wondered what a splint or orthosis is or what they are made from? Read all about them on our website - just head to our blog page to check it out

Our latest blog is all about UCL injuries of the thumb, for access and to learn more about it just head to our website

As a team made up of a Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Canberra Hand Therapy celebrating Allied Health Professions Day - any excuse for a morning tea!

Ever injured your finger and ended up with a stiff and swollen joint? Our latest blog is all about volar plate injuries, check it out at our website

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to introduce our newest team member, Caitlin Rawstron. Caitlin is an Occupational Therapist and joins us with almost 10 years of experience treating hand and upper limb conditions. Caitlin is an Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the AHTA and has worked across a variety of settings in NSW before returning home to Canberra this year. We are so excited to have her join us!

Two of our therapists Andrew Bonatakis and Liz Giuffre join orthopaedic surgeon Dr Maurizio Damiani for an evening webinar on managing complex elbow injuries brought to you by DJO Australia New Zealand

We have come a long way since 2016. Our team has grown, we have moved locations and we continue to assist people on their recovery journey. We look forward to what the next 5 years will bring!

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to introduce Rebekah Ristevski.
Bek is our other friendly face at front reception. Nothing is too much for Bek, always ready to assist both client and therapist with a friendly smile and a can do attitude, she joined the team at the beginning of the year and we are lucky to have her!

To book an appointment or speak to our friendly staff, call (02) 6281 7037 or contact us via our website

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to introduce Katarina Bonatakis. Katarina is one of our friendly faces that you will see at our front desk. Katarina is always happy to help our clients, answer questions and ensure things run smoothly for both client and therapist!

To book an appointment, call (02) 6281 7037 or contact us via our website.

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to introduce Cassandra Barker. Cass has over 20 years experience as a Physiotherapist and has recently focused her skills and knowledge on the area of hand therapy. Cass joined our team in February of this year and we have her to thank for our delicious hand shaped cookies to celebrate Hand Therapy Week.

To book an appointment. Call (02) 6281 7037 or contact us via our website

Canberra Hand Therapy would like to introduce Laura McKinnon. Laura is an Occupational Therapist and is currently working towards achieving her Accredited Hand Therapist Credential as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association. Laura joined our team in early 2020 and loves the challenge of complex and dynamic splinting.

To book an appointment, call (02) 6281 7037 or contact us via our website.