Marysia graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2017. After a few years working in the field Marysia fell in love with hand therapy and began work as an associate hand therapist. Marysia has completed her post graduate qualification in hand and upper limb to gain full membership status as a registered Hand Therapist. Marysia enjoys the challenge of working in a specialised area of the upper limb and thrives off enabling clients to return to activities important to them. Marysia prides herself on the ability to connect with the variety of individuals and tailor rehabilitation programmes to the person. In her spare time, you would find Marysia on a walking track, embroidering, up-cycling furniture or catching up with friends. View details »
Shanika graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Colombo in 2021, Diploma in Exercises and Sports sciences from university of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and has found her passion in the field of hand therapy. She has spent 5 years working in private practice as a physiotherapist in Sri Lanka. Shanika joined the Active Hand Rehab Team in early 2025 and is actively working toward obtaining full hand therapy registration.
Outside of her work, she enjoys dancing, traveling and exploring nature. View details »
Anita graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2012 and has spent the last 13 years working in Canterbury across a number of different settings including communication, vocational rehabilitation and hospital-based rehab. Anita has previously completed a postgraduate certificate in Occupational Therapy practice. Anita joined the Active Hand Rehab Team in 2022 and has completed her post graduate study in Hand and Upper limb and gained full hand therapy registration.
Anita enjoys being able to work with clients through both assessment and rehabilitation to help them achieve their goals.
Outside of work Anita keeps busy with DIY projects like campervan conversions, making costumes, and craft projects. View details »