Helping children bloom by nurturing every layer of development
Supporting children aged 2-7 and their families across Melbourne’s inner west through play-based, neuro-affirming occupational therapy.
How can blooming kids help your child?
Every child blooms differently.
Just like the layers of a babushka doll, every child's development is uniquely connected. Sometimes one layer needs a little extra support, while other times several areas influence one another.
My role is to understand the whole child—their strengths, their challenges, their environment, and the people who support them.
Nurturing every layer
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Empowering every child
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Nurturing every layer ✿ Empowering every child ✿
Together, we'll build on your child's strengths while creating practical strategies that make everyday life feel easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful.
What we can work on:
Together, we'll nurture the foundations that help your child participate more confidently and independently in everyday life. Every goal is designed to make daily activities feel more successful, meaningful, and enjoyable – for your child and your whole family.
Behind the babushka
Hi, I’m Annelise
As an Occupational Therapist, I've had the privilege of working alongside children and families in hospitals, community health, schools, specialist education settings, private practice, and not-for-profit organisations. These experiences have reinforced one simple belief: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to development.
Where I service:
Therapy takes place across all your families important locations
I can come to you at your family home, your child’s kinder or school, the local park or playgrounds.
You can come to me at the clinic in Ascot vale for an all purpose sensory space.
Or we can meet in the middle over telehealth.
Suburbs I service for home/school/kinder visits include:
Yarraville
Kingsville
Seddon
West Footscray
Ascot Vale
Maribyrnong
Spotswood
Williamstown
Newport
Kensington
Footscray
Maidstone
Yarraville Kingsville Seddon West Footscray Ascot Vale Maribyrnong Spotswood Williamstown Newport Kensington Footscray Maidstone
Frequently Asked Questions
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I primarily support young children from infancy through the early primary school years. If you're unsure whether your child is within my scope of practice, please get in touch and I'd be happy to chat.
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I welcome families accessing therapy through:
NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)
Medicare (where eligible with a valid referral of an EPC/CDMP)
Private health insurance (where rebates are available through your provider)
Private paying families
If you're unsure what funding you're eligible for, I'm happy to point you in the right direction.
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Absolutely.
While my mobile home visiting service is currently limited to Melbourne's inner west, families are welcome to attend appointments at my clinic in Ascot Vale regardless of where they live.
If you're unsure whether your suburb falls within my mobile service area, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Some children benefit from a one-off assessment and recommendations, while others may attend therapy weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or receive blocks of intervention followed by review sessions.
Together, we'll determine what best suits your child's needs, goals, and family circumstances.
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In most cases, yes.
I value family-centred practice and believe parents and caregivers are an essential part of therapy. Depending on your child's age, goals, and preferences, you may participate in sessions, observe, or spend time discussing strategies afterwards.
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That's exactly why I offer a complimentary discovery call.
It's an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your concerns, and decide whether I'm the right therapist for your family. If I don't think I'm the best fit, I'll do my best to point you towards someone who is.
Looking at the whole child
My model of care involves using the Person–Environment–Occupation (PEO) Model,
recognising that a child's participation is influenced not only by their individual strengths and challenges, but also by the environments they spend time in and the everyday activities they want and need to do.
