My name is Redz and I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2017 from Wrexham Glyndwr University. As I’m sure you’ve guessed, Dragon OT represents my Welsh roots having grown up in North Wales however I now live in Manchester.

Since qualifying I have worked in lots of different settings including mainstream and special schools, a specialist autism spectrum disorder school, an adult learning disability team, and an aids and adaptations team.

I became an OT to help people. As a 12-year-old I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and at the time, this had a catastrophic impact on my life. Thankfully through therapy and medication I’ve managed to control my OCD rather than letting it control me. Whilst having OCD is hard, it has shaped who I am today and it is why I do what I do. I strive to help the people I work with as much as I can and hopefully make their lives a little easier and brighter.

Prior to being an OT, I worked as a mental health advocate for 3 years which was an eye-opening yet rewarding experience. Advocating for people who felt they didn’t have a voice and helping them achieve meaningful goals meant so much to me professionally as it did personally. Being an OT means I get to carry on doing that with everyone I work with, helping people as much as I can to meet their needs and goals, and helping them find their voice.

If you are looking for any OT support or advice, then I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email, call or fill in the contact form on the website and I’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as I can!

Hi, I’m Emma and I started with Dragon OT in 2023 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and I also provide business support to Redz. I previously worked in the NHS for over 20 years as a physiotherapy technician with adults with learning disabilities. I loved this role as I really felt I was able to make a difference to people’s lives and help them to be more independent. I also have a BSc Hons in Exercise & Health Science from Salford University which allowed me to lead a physiotherapy led weight management programme for adults with learning disabilities.

Hi, my name is Jake and I’m an OT Assistant at Dragon OT. I have worked here since January 2023 and I am currently studying to become an OT at Salford University.

Working at Dragon OT has allowed me to develop my personal skills and gain a vast amount of experience in occupational therapy. I have always enjoyed helping others, and shadowing OTs, including Redz, made me realise this is the career path I wanted to go down. My favourite part about OT is knowing that we can make a huge difference to other people’s lives with the support we can offer.

I am an avid Man City fan and go to as many games as I can. I also play darts and basketball regularly.

Hello I’m Tracey, I qualified from Salford University as an Occupational Therapist in 1993 and gained an MSc In Sensory Integration from Ulster University in 2020.  I specialise in all aspects of children’s Occupational Therapy, and I have worked within a variety of clinical settings including, NHS, private sector, mainstream and SEN schools, and overseas in the USA. I have experience of working with local authority, schools, case managers, social workers, play therapists and psychologists.

I have extensive experience of assessing and treating children from birth to adolescence with a wide range of physical, sensory, and learning difficulties including developmental delay, neurological conditions, acquired and traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

I am passionate about creating a child and family centered approach to developing occupational therapy goals. Supporting and working with families, carers, and schools to facilitate intervention programs and strategies that work across home and educational settings. I strive to use a holistic approach to intervention, to maximise levels of independence and allow children and young people to thrive in all areas of their life.

Hello, I’m Michelle, a qualified Occupational Therapist, who is neurodivergent. Being part of the neurodivergent community has given me a unique perspective that fuels the way I work by supporting me to advocate for the people I work with, to ensure they have what they need, and can thrive in their environments and life.

Since qualifying in June 2022 from The University of Salford I have worked on a children and adolescent mental health ward and as a school-based OT. I have a strong passion for supporting the younger generation to flourish in all areas of life.

Occupational Therapy is one of my main special interests, but I also enjoy running, hiking, traveling, crafting, and most importantly spending time with my dog.

Before deciding to become an Occupational Therapist, I was a community support worker supporting children and adults within their home which I found to be a very meaningful role. I am happy to be part of the Dragon OT team and look forward to the opportunities it will bring to develop further in specialising in paediatrics.

Hi, I’m Hannah, a paediatric OT and children’s author, specialising in neuro diagnosis. I qualified in 2005, where I began my career working in adults, I then moved into paediatrics in 2011. I currently work both in the NHS and for Dragon OT.

I started working with Dragon OT in February 2023 and have not looked back. I love working with children with varying needs and diagnosis and am passionate that the key to delivering effective rehab is through functional activity. The most satisfying aspect of my job is being able to help children work on what is important to them, by developing and furthering their
skills to reach their goals.

I have complex ADHD and I am also dyslexic and this helps in my clinical practice as a rapport builder and living experience to empower young minds.

Hi, my name is Paige and I’m an Occupational Therapist all the way from New Zealand. I graduated from Auckland University at the end of 2022 and moved to the UK the following year to develop my career and explore the world. I’ve always felt passionate about making a difference in children and young adults lives and felt as though being an OT was my calling in life.