About Jeannie
Jeannie McDonald
Founder
Speech and Language Pathologist
Jeannie is a Speech and Language Pathologist with over 20 years experience helping children develop their communication skills. She supports children with speech, language and literacy difficulties, and is passionate about delivering practical, evidence-based therapy that makes a real difference in everyday life.
Jeannie has worked across a variety of settings including community health, schools, university clinics and telehealth. She takes a collaborative, family-centred approach—working closely with children, parents and teachers to set meaningful goals and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Her professional interests include speech sound disorders, language delays, stuttering and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Jeannie has also contributed to research in this area, co-authoring studies focused on developing effective treatment programs for children with CAS.
About Amy
Amy O'Meara
Telehealth Occupational Therapist
Amy completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Deakin University, graduating as an Occupational Therapist in 2018. Since then, she has worked with children and families across private practice and a range of innovative therapy settings, including telehealth, surf therapy programs and camps for Autistic young people.
Amy is passionate about providing child-led, strengths-based therapy that helps children build confidence, develop important skills and participate more fully in everyday life. She takes a playful, relationship-focused approach, tailoring therapy to each child’s individual interests, strengths and goals while working collaboratively with their family.
With experience delivering occupational therapy via telehealth, Amy understands how to create engaging and interactive online sessions. She uses play, movement and everyday activities to support children’s goals in ways that are practical and meaningful for family life.
Amy particularly enjoys incorporating sensory and movement-based activities into therapy, with obstacle courses and yoga among her favourites.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her two dogs, exploring the beach and bush, surfing, reading and being creative.
