Spotlight on our Allied Health Professionals

Netta Dor

REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST (RMT)

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

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (BSC. HONS., CPSP, MSPA)

Sam graduated with a First & 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.

Tressa Naylor

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.

Priya Iyer

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.