Spotlight on our Allied Health Professionals Netta Dor
Tressa Naylor
REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST (RMT)
SOCIAL WORKER (MWS - Q, BA - PSYCH) Tressa obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology from Occidental College in the United States and completed a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree in Australia at the Australian College of Applied Psychology. Tressa works with the multidisciplinary team at Royal Rehab Private Hospital to provide holistic support to patients undergoing neurological rehabilitation as well as their families including emotional support during their rehab journey and practical support when planning for discharge.
Netta graduated with Distinction from the Master of Music Therapy course at Western Sydney University in 2019. She gained experience working at MetroRehab Hospital during her studies and then returned to the organisation after graduating as a Registered Music Therapist. Netta supports stroke survivors, as well as people with neurodegenerative diseases.
Sam Gibson
Priya Iyer
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (BSC. HONS., CPSP, MSPA) Sam graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Speech & Language Therapy, from City University, London in 2005. She has extensive clinical knowledge of acquired neurological disorders and has been providing swallow and communication assessment and management to patients at MetroRehab Hospital since 2015. Sam is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) — an evidence-based speech treatment used primarily for people with Parkinson’s disease that works by targeting vocal loudness. She takes great interest in collaborating with therapists in MetroRehab’s Music Therapy program, to encourage increased verbal expression post-stroke.
PROFESSIONAL LEADER – DIETETICS BSC (NUTR), MSC (FOOD SC & NUTR), MSC (NUTR & DIET), PHD CANDIDATE Priya provides nutrition care to patients admitted to Royal Rehab inpatient units. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), a Master of Science (Food Science and Nutrition) from the University of Mysore, India and a Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) from the University of Wollongong, Australia. She is an accredited practising dietitian with extensive experience in diverse settings. Priya is also currently completing a PhD that explores how dietary intervention can be used to lower cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Parkinson’s disease MetroRehab Hospital offers a tailored approach to understanding the needs of patients with Parkinson’s disease, and individualised therapy programs are designed. These include: » Music Therapy – Techniques such as rhythmic auditory stimulation are used to improve the quality of movement.
» PD Warrior® program – MetroRehab is proudly licenced to offer this form of exercise therapy, which is designed to enhance movement in order to make everyday activities easier. » Speech Therapy – Based on the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) principles which improve breathing and control of the voice box so that speech is easier to understand. » Clinical Psychology
» Hydrotherapy – These sessions take place in our 34’ heated pool. » Occupational Therapy – Looks at the ability to manage everyday activities, cognitive changes and fine motor ability such as writing. » Physiotherapy » Dietetics For more information on Parkinson’s disease therapy at MetroRehab, contact 02 8585 4900.
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