Jackie joined the Handworks team in 2023. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science- Physiotherapy and has gone on to complete her Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (Hand and Upper Limb Therapy), whilst also working towards her full registration as a Hand Therapist. Prior to joining Handworks, she worked as a Physiotherapist in a range of different environments including musculoskeletal private practice, rest homes, and community neurological rehabilitation. She has also spent time working in special education units, seeing children with a range of complex conditions including Autism, Down Syndrome, brain injuries and learning difficulties. . Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, going to the gym and sewing. View details »
Registered Hand Therapist & Occupational Therapist
Danya qualified with a BaOT from Otago in 2002. In 2011, after eight years in London, she joined the Handworks team, bringing with her a wealth of Hand Therapy experience. Danya started working in Hand Therapy in 2004, and since then has been lucky to work in three of the most prestigious NHS hospitals in London (Chelsea & Westminster, Guys & St Thomas’, Great Ormond St Children’s) as well as London’s biggest private hospital group HCA. These opportunities enabled her to develop skills in all major areas of Hand Therapy, including trauma, acquired and congenital conditions. While in the UK she gained the BAHT Level 1 & 2 and passed the American qualification to became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
A young family, the outdoors and various arts/crafts take up most of Danya's time outside of work View details »