About us
Occupational Therapist
Michelle Butler
With over 16 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Michelle now focuses specifically on CI Therapy as her preferred upper limb rehabilitation program. She is passionate about helping people recover from brain injury, because her Grandfather had a number of strokes. She loves to see people getting back into doing the things they enjoy.
Michelle graduated from the University of Queensland in 2004, she has experience in many different areas, including: Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Acute Medical, Outpatient Clinics, Adult Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Child & Youth Mental Health and Department of Veteran Affairs. Michelle has worked in Australia and New Zealand, both in the Public and Private Hospital sectors in a diverse range of roles. She is a clinical supervisor with experience in mental and physical health.
Cl Therapy Training
Having completed a Masters of Health Science (Stroke Management) in 2013, she went on to do Constraint Induced Movement Therapy training with Professor David Morris (University of Alabama, USA) and Phillip Fay (CI Therapy Australia, Sydney) in 2015.
Clinical Educator
Encouraged by Dr Isobel Hubbard, in 2018 Michelle wrote Constraint Induced Therapy – an educational online course teaching CI Therapy to fellow clinicians. This course is currently offered through CPD Life and OT Australia. Michelle also teaches CI Therapy at the University of Newcastle.
About Me
Qualifications
Michelle Butler BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, 2004) & MSci (Masters in Health Science – Stroke Management, 2013)
Michelle is a registered Occupational Therapist: AHPRA Registration: OCC0001729835
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Solutions is a registered trademark name with ASIC. Business number: ABN: 29445230350
Mission
To provide the highest standard of care to people who live in the community. To practice Occupational Therapy with integrity and authenticity in order to provide therapy which enables my clients to return to the activities they enjoy and which add meaning to their lives.
Vision
To work in partnership with local medical services and become a trusted ally in combating disability due to brain injury.
Values
- To help anyone in need
- To apply evidence based therapy
- To live a healthy life & encourage others to do the same
- To live at peace with everyone
- To ensure no one is disadvantaged