About Us

History

Helen’s search for a deeper understanding of the array of management approaches for persistent pain and an opportunity to focus clinical skills led her to the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where she served as a senior Occupational Therapist for over a decade. 

It was here that she worked closely with colleagues who have inspired and mentored her such as Professors Jenny Strong and Tess Cramond, both passionate advocates of the role of Occupational Therapy in pain management. She considers herself fortunate to have been introduced to the work of Lorimer Moseley during his time at RBWH.  Similar to previous work experience, she valued the multidisciplinary environment and the opportunity to learn from both her patients and the multidisciplinary professional team. At the Professor Tess Cramond Multidisciplinary Pain Centre, Helen practised in both inpatient and outpatient settings developing and running group and individual treatment programs, especially focusing on mind body techniques such as relaxation and mindfulness.  During this time, Helen also undertook private practice providing occupational therapy, rehabilitation and clinical counselling and clinical hypnosis services specialising in pain management.