Get to know your NDIS Occupational Therapist, Saoirse McKenna!
We sat down with our wonderful Occupational Therapist, Saoirse McKenna, to ask her a few questions so you can get to know the awesome person behind the OT services!
Why did you become an occupational therapist?
I have always had a love and passion for helping people. I chose OT because I was interested in how people live their everyday lives and how small, practical changes can make a big difference
What has led to your passion for working in disability?
I enjoy supporting people to navigate barriers and advocate for themselves, while focusing on capacity rather than limitations, is something I find incredibly rewarding.
Do you have a memorable experience of assisting a client to achieve their goals that you’d like to share?
I once worked with a client who had a stroke and lost the ability to use their right upper limb. This client loved knitting, and through a structured, intensive upper limb therapy programme, after 6 months, she was able to knit small items again.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love all things gym, running, exercise, coffee and walks! ☕
What is your favourite sport or physical activity?
I enjoy walking and low-impact exercise that supports both physical and mental well-being.
In another life, if you weren’t a physiotherapist, what do you think you’d be doing?
I think I’d be working on television or radio. 📻
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you? Do you have a hidden talent?
I can play traditional Irish flute and enjoy trad sessions with friends.
What is your favourite movie, book and holiday?
My favourite movie is Good Will Hunting!
My favourite book is ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah
My favourite holiday is traveling to Greece!
A huge thanks to Saoirse for sharing her story and her passion for occupational therapy with us! We hope you enjoyed getting to know her. If you’d like to book an appointment with Saoirse or any of our other therapists, please contact us today!
Saorise provides Occupational Therapy services in Sydney across the Eastern Suburbs, Sutherland Shire, St George Basin and Inner West areas. Specifically, you can find her in Randwick, Bondi, Maroubra, Mascot, Hurstville, Miranda, Caringbah, Engadine, Punchbowl, Greenacre, Five Dock and Homebush.