I’m Lisa, an Occupational Therapist and founder of Weave OT, based on Wadawurrung Country in Geelong. Over more than 20 years, I’ve worked across Australia with people and communities in both urban and rural settings, each shaping how I understand inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing.

I’ve always been drawn to the quiet details of everyday life: the small, ordinary moments that give life its texture and meaning. Occupational therapy, to me, is about supporting people to participate in those moments with authenticity and confidence, to live in ways that feel aligned with their values, not just focused on function.

I’m interested in how what we do, how we feel and where we live intersect. Our daily activities, the things we need, want or are expected to do, are shaped by systems, histories and environments that don’t always fit everyone. Over the years, I’ve seen how often people are asked to mould themselves to fit systems that were never designed for them, like square pegs in round holes.

My focus is on adapting environments, expectations and supports so people can participate on their own terms, without needing to hide, shrink or compromise who they are. I practise with humility and authenticity, aiming to create space where people feel safe to be themselves.

I hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), and a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health. Weave OT is my way of practising occupational therapy in a way that feels aligned: relational, evidence-based and guided by equity and respect.