Krizia is a dedicated Allied Health Team Leader in our Melbourne branch and is an experienced Speech and Language Pathologist in the Philippines with over 6 years of clinical experience. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, she has provided speech, language and swallowing intervention across all the age groups in various settings including hospitals, private therapy centres and home care.
She is certified in PROMPT and is passionate about delivering functional, individualised care that takes into account family involvement and real-life communication needs. Krizia has experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech, as well as adults with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. She combines strong clinical expertise with compassionate leadership, fostering a collaborative, evidence-based, and client-centred approach to therapy that empowers individuals and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Elise Aguado is an Occupational Therapist at Therapy Circles with over 11 years of experience in pediatric practice. She is passionate about supporting children and families in developing skills for daily life, with a strong focus on meaningful and engaging occupations. Elise holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. She is known for her energetic, empathetic, and neurodiversity-affirming approach, creating supportive environments where children can thrive. Elise is dedicated to bringing joy, connection, and purpose into each session, enriching both her clients’ lives and her own.
Andrea is an international occupational therapist with over five years of clinical experience in the Philippines and the UAE. Specialising in pediatric therapy, she focuses on supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Davao Doctors College, Andrea is deeply passionate about empowering children to reach their fullest potential through individualised, evidence-based interventions.
With a diverse background working across cultures, Andrea brings a unique, compassionate approach to her practice, ensuring each child is treated with care, respect, and understanding. She is dedicated to creating supportive, inclusive environments that foster independence, confidence, and growth, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
Jaclyn is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with over 5 years of experience, primarily based in the Philippines. She began her career in a full-time public hospital setting, where she worked with adult and geriatric patients, focusing on neurological and orthopaedic conditions. In addition to her hospital experience, Jaclyn spent 1.5 years working part-time in a private setting, specialising in paediatric neurodevelopmental conditions.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Emilio Aguinaldo College, Philippines, and furthered her education with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.
Jaclyn is passionate about improving her clients’ quality of life through meaningful occupations. She believes in the power of occupational therapy to enhance independence and well-being, creating positive and lasting changes in the lives of those she works with.
Jilly is a bilingual Speech Pathologist (English and Mandarin) who takes a child-led, family-centred approach with a strong emphasis on collaboration across diverse settings. With experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people with disabilities, she provides tailored intervention in speech, language, literacy, social skills, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Her work spans from fostering early language development to delivering ongoing support for young adults, always in partnership with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure supports are inclusive, practical, and meaningful.
Lea is a highly motivated and compassionate occupational therapist with over six years of experience in paediatric settings. Throughout her career, she has worked with children with a wide range of developmental, sensory, and behavioural challenges, including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and sensory processing difficulties. She specialises in delivering sensory-based interventions and provides individualised treatment plans that support each child’s growth and independence.
Lea holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Philippines – Manila. She is committed to working closely with participants and their families, ensuring that therapy goals are tailored to each child’s unique needs and daily routines. Lea also collaborates actively with other stakeholders to promote consistency and continuity of care across various environments.
As an intake Coordinator, Ehmoo is often the first point of contact for clients, supporting a welcoming and efficient intake process while ensuring information is collected accurately and confidentially. She speaks S’gaw Karen and Burmese, supporting communication with diverse clients. Ehmoo also brings allied health experience as a Speech Therapy Assistant, along with roles in disability and mental health support, strengthening her client-centred practice.
Samuel is a Speech Pathologist based in Melbourne. He completed a Master of Speech Pathology at the University of Melbourne and is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. His areas of interest include early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), swallowing difficulties, and parent coaching.
Samuel has extensive experience supporting children with speech and language delays, developmental delays, Developmental Language Disorder, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism. He has worked across a variety of settings such as homes, therapy centres, kindergartens, schools, childcare centres, community environments, and via telehealth.
He works collaboratively with children and their families to address functional challenges arising from communication difficulties. Samuel is also a certified Hanen More Than Words practitioner and is passionate about providing child-centred, functional, and individualised care that values child agency, family involvement and everyday communication needs.
Bella is an experienced bilingual Speech Pathologist who provides services across both Melbourne’s eastern and western suburbs, including via telehealth. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne.
Bella has extensive experience working with children and adolescents across a range of communication and feeding needs, including early intervention, autism spectrum disorder, developmental language difficulties, stuttering, social communication, and paediatric feeding. She also has experience supporting adults following stroke, with a particular focus on communication and swallowing assessment and management.
Bella is committed to providing individualised, evidence-based, and culturally responsive intervention. She works collaboratively with clients, families, educators, support workers, and multidisciplinary teams to support meaningful communication, participation, and quality of life.
Introduction and current role
Aldrich Caguiat is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with nearly seven years of experience supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes. His passion for occupational therapy is deeply personal, having seen firsthand the positive impact of OT services through a family member’s journey. This experience inspired his commitment to helping individuals develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to thrive in their everyday lives.
Professional background and experience
Aldrich holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and has extensive experience working with NDIS participants across a variety of settings. Throughout his career, he has primarily worked within paediatric occupational therapy, supporting children with diverse developmental, behavioural, and functional needs. He also enjoys working with adolescents and young adults who are building the skills necessary to achieve greater independence and successfully transition into adulthood.
Aldrich has developed particular expertise in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In addition to delivering individualised therapy, he has significant experience completing functional capacity assessments (FCAs) to advocate for participants and help secure the supports and funding needed to achieve their goals under the NDIS.
As a strong believer in family-centred practice, Aldrich recognises that while therapy sessions and clinical expertise play an important role, empowering parents, carers, and support networks often leads to the most meaningful and sustainable outcomes. He is passionate about providing carer education and training, equipping families with practical strategies, knowledge, and confidence to support progress beyond therapy sessions.
Personal qualities and approach
Known for his warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach, Aldrich focuses on identifying and building upon each person’s existing abilities, interests, and successes. He believes that recognising what a child does well creates a strong foundation for developing new skills and overcoming challenges. By tailoring interventions to each individual’s strengths and motivations, he creates engaging and meaningful therapy experiences that foster confidence and growth.
Fluent in English and Filipino, Aldrich values building genuine connections with participants and their families. Outside of work, he enjoys playing sports, video games, and musical instruments, interests that often help him establish strong rapport with children and young people. By incorporating participants’ interests into therapy, he creates a supportive and engaging environment where learning feels natural, enjoyable, and motivating.
Aldrich is passionate about helping children, young people, and families reach their full potential. His combination of clinical expertise, advocacy, family-centred practice, and genuine care ensures that every participant receives personalised support that aligns with their unique goals, strengths, and aspirations.
Karrie is a Speech Pathologist based in Outer Northwestern Melbourne. She completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Major in Human Anatomy and Physiology) and a Master of Speech Pathology at the University of Melbourne and is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has strong and comprehensive medical background knowledge across various Medicine fields, such as Genetics, Human Structure and Function, Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Physiology & Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her areas of interest include Early Language Intervention, Articulation, Speech Fluency (Stuttering), Social Communication and Neuroaffirming Practice.
Karrie has extensive experience supporting individuals who stutter, children with speech and language delays, developmental delays, Developmental Language Disorder, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism. She has worked across a variety of settings such as homes, kindergartens, schools, childcare centres, community environments, and via telehealth.
Karrie is also a certified Hanen More Than Words and Certified Lidcombe Program practitioner. She is optimistic, passionate and enthusiastic at work. She works collaboratively with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to support meaningful communication, participation, and quality of life.