Andrea Christian

Andrea is committed to providing high quality evidence-based care and believes in a holistic approach to treatment. A commitment to learn, upskill and increase her knowledge is at the forefront of Andrea’s priorities to deliver superior care and ensure best outcomes for clients. Andrea’s mission is to empower and assist individuals to increase their functional independence, in order to live a quality and meaningful life. 

 

Andrea graduated at Latrobe University in 2016, completing a double degree of a Bachelor of Health Science & Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice. Since then, Andrea has gained experience working in acute, rehabilitation, hospital and community settings across Melbourne and London. Extensive experience has seen Andrea work with people with a diverse range of conditions, including medical, orthopaedic and palliative care, though Andrea’s passion and specialty lies within neurology and psychology.

 

In addition, Andrea has completed an Advanced Diploma of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a Diploma of Nutrition and is currently studying Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Andrea is dedicated to continually educate herself on the affective, behavioural, physical and cognitive manifestations of diseases of the brain and nervous system, completing a variety of short courses, most recently at the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine, focusing on neuroscience and trauma. 

 

Integrative Occupational Therapy was founded by Andrea in 2019 to provide specialist treatment to those with a neurological or psychological disorder.