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At Baby Steps you can find a specialist to solve any problem
Sensible parenting advice that is positive, encouraging, and based on the latest research. The following is a collection of expert guidance from specialists at Baby Steps Health Centre.
Dr Gemma Ossolinski
- General Practitioner
- She/Her
Meet Gemma
Graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Sydney
Completed a Certificate of Family Planning and Sexual Health
Completed a Graduate Diploma of Paediatrics
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Over 10 years’ experience across WA and NSW
Worked at Sydney Children’s Hospital in NSW
Accredited Possums Neuroprotective Developmental Care Practitioner
Women’s Health
Paediatrics
Mental Health
Marvel mum to two superheroes
Snow Queen – chasing thrills in winter playgrounds
Camera enthusiast – capturing life’s wonders
Dr Stephanie Jones
- General Practitioner
- She/Her
Meet Stephanie
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Western Australia
Diploma of Child Health
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Worked at Royal Perth Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital
Completed specialist training in General Practice
Paediatric health
Women’s health
Adolescent health
Mental Health
Family and friends first
Pilates on repeat
Dr Judy Goh
- General Practitioner
- She/Her
Meet Judy
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Science (Neurosciences and Psychology) from the University of Western Australia
Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine from Skin Cancer College Australasia
Fellow of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health
Postgraduate training with Royal Perth Hospital
Worked at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and various private practices
Experience as a registrar in psychiatry subspecialties
AMA Youth Friendly Doctor
Worked in various mental health units across WA
Psychiatry
Skin Cancer Medicine
Women’s Health
Mental Health
Fluent in Mandarin
Mum to four – 2 humans and 2 fur babies
Dr Nicoli Cox
- General Practitioner
- She/Her
Meet Nicoli
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Western Australia
FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health
Completed the Sydney Child Health Program from Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Fellowship
Paediatric Emergency Department experience at Joondalup, Midland and Armadale hospitals
Paediatric health
Pregnancy and postnatal care
Human and fur mum
Pilates enthusiast
Avid gardener
Loves experiencing new cultures via travel
Dr Jane Ralls
- General Practitioner/Obstetrician
- She/Her
Meet Jane
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Newcastle of Tyne in England
Member of the Royal College of GPs
Diploma of Community Child Health
30 years experience as a GP in Perth after completing GP training in the UK
10 years experience in Women’s Health specialising in perinatal support and Postnatal Depression
Parenting support
Improvement of mental health at all stages of life
Babies and small children
Breastfeeding
Mother of two gorgeous young adults
Social Justice advocate, especially First Nations justice and climate change
Finds refuge in the WA bush, volunteers on country for Bush Heritage Australia
Swims and does yoga to maintain her sanity!
Dr Georgiana Stanton
- General Practitioner
- She/Her
Meet Georgie
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Notre Dame Fremantle
Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University of Western Australia
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Worked in multiple Victorian hospitals in all areas of medicine, including Paediatrics and Obstetrics
Spent a few years training in Psychiatry in Melbourne
Perinatal anxiety
Developmental paediatrics
Mother of two
Professional reader, ceramicist, gardener and cook
Finds her centre bushwalking or strolling the coast
Dr Radhika James
- Paediatrician
- She/Her
Meet Radhika
General and Developmental Paediatrician
Completing a fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology at Perth Children’s Hospital
She has trained and worked exclusively in paediatric medicine since 2009
Worked at Queensland Children’s Hospital
Worked at Royal Children’s Hospital Brisbane
Worked in Neonatology at Royal Women’s Hospital Victoria
Worked at the Prince Charles Hospital Queensland
Worked at Caboolture Hospital Queensland
Paediatric Endocrinology
Type 1 Diabetes
After hours artist
Magical mum
Dr Stephen Bilkey
- Paediatrician
- He/Him
Meet Steve
General and Developmental Paediatrician
Completed clinical training at Princess Margaret Hospital
Practiced in Perth for the last 13 years
Worked in General Paediatrics at St John of God Hospital Midland
Worked in Renal Medicine at Perth Children’s Hospital
Worked in Neonatology at Glengarry Private Hospital
Spent 7 years working as a consultant in Child Development Services
Growth and development in the first year of a child’s life
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Renal medicine
Caravans with his family around Australia
Loves to play cricket with his three young children
An aspiring author
Part time woodworker and furniture maker
Vicki Halliday
- Registered Nurse
- She/Her
Meet Vicky
Diploma of Nursing at Royal Tunbridge Wells
Nurse Immunisation Course – Vaccination Training through South Australia Health
30 years experience in Nursing in California and the UK
General Practice Nursing for 15 years
Paediatrics
Raised three strong girls, who have all set out on their own paths
Now raises Poppy, her black Labrador
Loves the Beach
Jo Jacobs
- Registered Nurse
- She/Her
Meet Jo
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Flinders University in Adelaide
Registered Nurse for over 35 years
Emergency Nurse at Royal Adelaide Hospital
Worked in Nursing Management, and General Practice nursing
Special Interests
Newborn care
Helping new mothers
Minor procedures
Most days she can tell the difference between her identical twin boys
Life long explorer and caravan traveller
Obsessed with and devoted to her Spoodle dog Bella
Partial to a good Margret River vino
Natalie Bale
- Registered Nurse
- She/Her
Meet Natalie
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Curtin University
Currently undertaking her child health postgraduate
10 years as a superstar nurse
Initially worked at Sir Charles Gardner Hospital in Orthopaedics and Neurology
Years in private practice nursing
Child health and development
Helping babies and young parents in the critical early years
Olympic Star Rower – represented Australia at the Beijing Olympics
Mother of the year to Jack
Devoted West Coast Eagles fan
Rachel Farr
- Lactation Consultant
- She/Her
Meet Rachel
Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
Bachelor of Nursing: Registered Nurse
Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health
NDC accredited practitioner (Neuroprotective Developmental Care)
25 years as a Registered Nurse
12 years as a Child Health Nursing and Lactation Consultant
Worked in Perth and Singapore in both public and private practice
Holistic approach to breastfeeding
Child health
Family health
Run, sleep, repeat
Mother of three (two teenagers and a scruffy dog)
Jill Wiffen
- Lactation Consultant
- She/Her
Meet Jill
Certified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Registered Nurse and Midwife, with a certificate in Neonatal Special Care Nursing
Obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (Health), a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Child & Adolescent Health), and a Masters in Midwifery (Human Lactation Specialisation)
Worked in hospital, community, and private practice settings
Wrote and facilitated the Breastfeeding Education for Community Child Health Nurses in Perth
Caring for late preterm/early term infants
Tennis star (as injuries permit!)
Watercolour artist
Mother of three
Mahjong enthusiast
Leigh-Anne Perelson
- Lactation Consultant
- She/Her
Meet Leigh-Anne
Registered International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Registered Midwife and Nurse
Master’s degree in Midwifery
Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Certificate
25 years’ experience
Previously worked at Perth Children’s Hospital NICU and Royal Perth Hospital
Currently works as a Midwife at King Edward Memorial Hospital
Trained and volunteered as a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association
Volunteers her time on the Breastfeeding Helpline
Serves as the Assistant Branch President for the ABA WA Branch
Supporting women as they find their way as mothers
Has raised three kind and fierce girls
Gets through her day one baby cuddle at a time
Emma Cransberg
- Pelvic, Pregnancy & Postnatal, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- She/Her
Meet Emma
Currently enrolled in a Masters of Clinical Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne
Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Continence & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation) from the University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Latrobe University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement & Sport Science) from Ballarat University College
Senior Physiotherapist at West Coast Health & High-Performance Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist & Sports Medicine Program Coordinator for Western Roar Netball Club
Director and Senior Physiotherapist at Windy Hill Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic in Essendon
Sports Medicine Program Manager & Lead Physiotherapist at Melbourne University Lighting Netball Club
Pelvic Health Physio at The Women’s Hospital Parkville
Pelvic Health (male and female)
Post-partum return to sport in athletes
Breastfeeding in athletes
Menopause and endocrine function
Menstrual cycle function
Golfing rookie
Proud mum of four
Traveller of the great outdoors
Always lost in a book
Sarah Govardhan
- Paediatric Physio
- She / Her
Meet Sarah
Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Curtin University
Sarah brings over six years of experience in paediatric physiotherapy. Sarah’s journey has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the physical needs of children living with disabilities. Her path then led her towards dedicating herself to supporting infants and children experiencing developmental delays.
Sarah holds a strong passion for supporting infants and toddlers achieve their early developmental milestones.
Sarah’s other areas of interest include plagiocephaly and torticollis, toe walking, paediatric musculoskeletal concerns and supporting participation in age-appropriate play and sports.
Outside of her professional life, Sarah’s interests include playing the drums and performing at local venues in Perth when she can. Music brings her immense joy, as does spending time with her beloved Aussie Shepherd, Freddie.
Aisling Rogers
- Paediatric Physiotherapist
- She/Her
Meet Aisling
Bachelor of Applied Sciences from Sience Hanze university, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Worked in community and private practices in Queensland
Is an NDIS Provider within Queensland and Western Australia
Early childhood intervention
Global developmental delay
Intellectual disabilities
Find her in nature, or by the water
Run, yoga, repeat
Explores the artistry of life, one pottery wheel at a time
Natalie Bull
- Paediatric Continence Physiotherapist
- She/Her
Meet Natalie
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Physiotherapy) from Curtin University
Over 20 years’ experience across Perth and the UK
12 years in Continence and Pelvic Health, including inpatient and private Obstetrics and Gynaecology, pelvic pain & sexual dysfunction, bladder & bowel dysfunction in men, women and children
Sessional Lecturer at Curtin University – Postgraduate Masters program in Continence and Pelvic Health
Paediatric bladder & bowel health
Functional constipation in children and adolescents
Daytime urinary incontinence and Nocturnal Enuresis
Practical guidance and support for children and families
On the go with three busy children
Never turns down a coffee
Weekend baker
Emily Burchfield
- Paediatric Physiotherapist
- She/Her
Meet Emily
Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Curtin University
Public and private practices across Australia and London (UK)
Senior Physiotherapist at the Evelina Children’s Community Paediatric team in London
Conditions in young babies
Early intervention therapies
Educating and empowering parents to feel confident in fostering their child’s development
Find her by the beach, chasing the sun
Always makes time for family and friends
Sarah Viney
- Occupational Therapist
Meet Sarah
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Circle of Security Zones of Regulation Alert Program
I have five plus years working with children with a range of disabilities. I have a thorough understanding of NDIS including writing end of summary reports, functional capacity assessments and goal setting to meet the children’s needs. I have had the pleasure of receiving mentoring from experienced Occupational Therapists in my area of interest which has supported me to develop my clinical skills. I enjoy working to meet the goals of clients in the location best suited to meeting a child’s goals either in the community, home, school, or clinic environment. I believe that consultation with family, friends, support workers, teachers and others who can support the child to achieve their goal is best practice to ensure generalisation in all relevant environments.
My area of speciality is working with children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder and attention hyperactivity disorder; however, I also enjoy working with children with a range of disabilities and their families.
I have a strong interest in early intervention, sensory processing difficulties/disorder, emotional regulation and providing support to parents and key stake holders to achieve the goals of their child.
I enjoy participating in the community as an active member of the City of Perth surf lifesaving club and play AFL for Claremont football club. In my spare time I enjoy coaching/training, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
Lynne Scheepers
- Occupational Therapist
Meet Lynne
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Stellenbosch University – 1990
I have worked as a paediatric Occupational Therapist for 33 years in a wide variety of roles in England, South Africa and Australia. I have provided both individual and group therapy and worked with a variety of diagnosis. I trained in Sensory Integration while working in England and have specialist knowledge and experience of Sensory processing and Emotional Regulation. I have worked for the Department of Education Queensland as a consultative therapist in schools and specialised in Autism when I worked for AAWA for 8 years. I have experience working under NDIS and providing reports and assessments such as Functional Capacity Assessments, to advocate for funding.
Autism
Sensory processing
Emotional Regulation
Child Development
Assessment of function
Coming Soon!
Camilla Holt
- Occupational Therapist
- She/Her
Meet Camilla
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Over 20 years experience assessing and treating children
Has worked in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the UK
Handwriting
Literacy
Joint hypermobility
Mother of four and Cat Mum of two
Gym and travel enthusiast
Foodie and restaurant connoisseur
Dylan Grogan
- Occupational Therapist
- He/Him
Meet Dylan
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Over 11 years experience as Paediatric and young adult Occupational Therapist
Founder and Director of the WA ROCKABILITY GROUP
Worked as Disability Services Manager in the East Kimberley
Integrating music in therapy
Family-centred approach
Using fun, meaningful and practical therapy to implement in home and school
Musician by night
Hopes to one day run a music-based therapy program for all
Gabby Ryder
- Speech Pathologist
Meet Gabby
Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Edith Cowan University
Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
As a recent graduate, Gabby brings enthusiasm and a fresh perspective into her therapy. She is well equipped with a strong academic foundation, and ample hands-on experience. Gabby has worked with children in the WA Country Health Service and in Perth metropolitan school-based teams, and has worked with adults in stroke/acquired brain injury rehabilitation services across the Perth metro area.
Special Interests
Stuttering
Neurological Conditions
Stroke & Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Lover of music & novice vinyl collector
Proud parent to her many green children (plants)
Huge fan of custard tart
Clare Andrews
- Speech Pathologist
- She/Her
Meet Clare
Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours, from Edith Cowan University
Completed McNeil Dysphagia Program and PhoRTE geriatric voice therapy
PODD trained
Trained in the assessment, prescription and implementation of eye-gaze and EMG switch systems for people with complex communication needs
Worked across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors
Worked in the NDIS space for 7 years, supporting adults with progressive neurological conditions and developmental disabilities
Currently working in aged care private practice, in the public sector in the Adult Mental Health Neuropsychiatric inpatient at North Metro Health
Currently the WA co-rep for AGOSCI WA (Australian Group Supporting Communication Inclusion)
Acquired neurological disorders
Adult communication and swallowing management
Adult voice disorders
Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems
Training support staff and carers in mealtime management and communication supports
Captivated by musical theatre and opera
Mildly adventurous culinary explorer
Seasoned traveller who has taught English in France and Italy
Claudia Wagenaar
- Speech Pathologist
- She/Her
Meet Claudia
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honors from Curtin University
‘Sounds Write’ literacy program with Sounds Write
Trained in the Lidcombe Program (stuttering therapy)
The Hanen Centre – Certificates in ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ (early intervention therapy)
Spent three years working with the Child Development Services
Now enjoys private practice with Perth Speech Pathology
Speech sound disorder
Language delays
Stuttering and literacy difficulties
Food and family above all else
Loves working with children
Nicole Torre
- Principle Speech Pathologist
- She/Her
Meet Nicole
LSVT LOUD certified clinician
PROMPT certified clinician
Trained in the Lidcombe approach (stuttering treatment)
Key Word sign presenter
Founder and Principal Speech Pathologist at Perth Speech Pathology
Over 20 years’ experience
Worked in the community, disability sector and hospital settings
Swallowing management for people after strokes, progressive diseases and neurological disorders
Communication difficulties
Currently learning to kite surf
Loves to kayak and go hiking
Always on an adventure
Jennifer Cuttriss
- Sleep Consultant
- She/Her
Meet Jen
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at ECU Joondalup
Baby & toddler Sleep Consultant certification at Baby Sleep Consultant Australia
Founder of Sleep.Thrive.Grow
Registered Nurse for over 13 years
Baby sleep cues
Helping parents feeling overwhelmed
Arts and crafts enthusiast
Nature explorer
Devoted to her three children
Kerrie Watson
- Registered Psychologist
- She / Her
Meet Kerrie
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Pre-Practice)
Graduate Diploma in Education
Generally Registered Psychologist
Also works as a School Psychologist
Previous School Teacher
Educational and developmental assessments
Counselling services – including a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Loves to be outdoors- kayaking and hiking
Loves to travel
Loves spending time with her two rescue fur babies
Kathleen Purser
- Registered Psychologist
- She / Her
Meet Kathleen
Bachelor of Psychology Degree with Honours from Curtin University of Technology.
Graduate Diploma in Education (School Psychology) from the University of Western Australia.
Psychology Board-approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Kathleen has over 9 years’ experience working with children and adolescents, and their parents and caregivers across the domains of mental health, wellbeing, learning and behaviour. She also works as a School Psychologist.
Working with neurodivergent clients and promoting neuro-affirming practice
Using a client focussed and creative therapeutic approach
Teaching meditation and mindfulness techniques
In Kathleen’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, singing in a choir, doing craft activities, gardening, and hanging out with her schmoodle ‘Alfie
Luwandi Perera
- Co-founder / Registered Psychologist
- She / Her
Meet Luwandi
Bachelor of Psychology
Diploma of Education (Primary)
Co-founder and Psychologist at Exploring Minds Psychology. With experience working in the Wheatbelt, Southwest and Metropolitan education regions as a school psychologist, Luwandi now enjoys working in private practice.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia – language based, Dyscalculia)
Educational Assessments
Parent Consultations
Emotional Regulation
A mum who loves holidaying with her family and making new memories
Bikram yoga
Food and eating out
Tarryn Scher
- Co-founder / Registered Psychologist
- She / Her
Meet Tarryn
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Graduate Diploma of Education Majoring in School Psychology
Co-founder and Psychologist at Exploring Minds Psychology
Working as a School Psychologist across schooling sectors (Department of Education, Catholic Education, private schooling sector).
Anxiety
Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Language-based Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
ADHD
Parent Consultations
Grief and loss
Spending time with family and friends
Being a dog mum
Reformer Pilates
John Gardiner
- Clinical Psychologist
- He/Him
Meet John
Graduated from Murdoch University with a Master of Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology & Developmental Psychology
Practicing Psychologist for over 30 years
Works with children, adolescents, families, couples, adults, organisations and schools
Chief Clinical Psychologist at Princess Margaret Hospital for 13 years
Senior Lecturer and Clinical Director at Murdoch University
Clinical Psychologist at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Chronic health
Mental health
Collector of degrees (Law, Special Education, Psychology)
Hiker of the Perth Hills
Enjoys a spot of solitude
Proud dog lover
Leah Bryant
- Paediatric Dietitian
- She/Her
Meet Leah
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
Postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Accredited practising Sports Dietitian
Over 10 years in paediatric nutrition and dietetics
Senior clinical dietitian at Perth Children’s Hospital
Previously worked at Evelina Children’s Hospital and Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London
Paediatric specific gastrointestinal conditions
Managing constipation in children
Mealtime issues like fussy eating, growth faltering and healthy eating behaviours for weight management
Sustainable eating habits to improve child health and wellbeing
Sports dietetics
Always running
Mountain climber
Homemade sourdough specialist
Cheryl Brown
- Midwife & Lactation Consultant
- She/Her
Meet Cheryl
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Endorsed Midwife
Bachelor of Nursing
Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery
14 years as a Registered Midwife
Lactation Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital
Co-founder of Bundle and Me
Fertility and conception care
Birth and antenatal education
Mum of two girls
Sharer of birth education and personal pregnancy stories
Soon-to-be podcaster
Deyana Salib
- Midwife and Lactation Consultant
- She/Her
Meet Deyana
Endorsed Midwife
Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery
14 years as a Registered Nurse/Midwife
Worked in a large tertiary hospital before becoming a Private Midwife
Co-founder of Bundle and Me
Community based maternity care
Holistic Midwifery
Spiritual side of birth/the postpartum journey
Supporting each woman’s unique pregnancy needs
Proponent of birth education
Pregnancy podcaster in the making
Angelo Velho
- Sports & Paediatric Podiatrist
- He/Him
Meet Angelo
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from the University of Western Australia
Worked in private practice alongside both elite and junior athletes
Paediatrics
Sports injuries – particularly from gymnastics, ballet and football
Treatment of acute and overuse injuries
A born-and-bred Londoner
Mad for West Ham United
Represents the South Perth United Soccer Club in the Football West Amateur Leagues
Coffee enthusiast
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