Joe Perkins
Occupational Therapist

Erica graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).  Erica primarily treats in the Busselton and Bunbury Clinics since moving to the South West at the beginning of 2024. Since graduating Erica has worked across Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia within both the public and private sector, primarily in the hand and upper limb rehabilitation space.

Erica is an Associate Member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) and is close to achieving qualification as an Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT as awarded by the AHTA). Erica has completed a variety of courses including; Orthosis Fabrication for Immobilisation, Orthosis Fabrication for Mobilisation, Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, Advanced Closed Trauma, Advanced Open Trauma, NOI Treatment of Pain, and Assessment and Treatment of wrist injuries.

Erica is new to the South West team and is enjoying working and learning alongside her colleagues. She has a particular interest in tendon injuries and complex wrist pain.

Education

2018 : B SC (OT) (Hons)