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Our team

Meet our team

Nine AHPRA-registered occupational therapists, working independently and sharing a commitment to relational, child-led practice across Melbourne.

Nisha Bal
Founder & Principal OT

Nisha Bal

B.Psych · M.OT · AHPRA registered

Nisha founded Seeds and leads every Functional Capacity Assessment, reviewing and signing off each report personally. Her paediatric work is grounded in relational therapy: building trust, emotional safety and genuine connection with children and their families. A certified yoga instructor, she weaves somatic practice, mindfulness and movement into her work to support nervous system regulation in a gentle, practical way.

NeurodivergenceRelational therapySomatic practiceFCA — Australia-wide
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Our therapists

The people who come to you

Catherine Lobanov

Catherine Lobanov

Occupational Therapist

Warm, collaborative and neuro-affirming. Catherine supports children and teenagers across emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning and everyday life skills, with a strengths-based approach that celebrates each child's individuality.

Taking enquiriesBayside & the south-east
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Sonya Nunes

Sonya Nunes

Occupational Therapist

Play-based and child-centred, with a holistic lens. Sonya sees emotional and sensory regulation as the foundation for learning, with interests in early intervention, school readiness and daily routines.

Waitlist onlyBayside & the south-east
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Alyssa Albarillo

Alyssa Albarillo

Occupational Therapist

Family-centred and strengths-based, with a passion for empowering families in everyday environments. Trained in Handwriting Without Tears®, with interests in fine motor, self-care and sensory regulation.

Waitlist onlyMelbourne
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Alvin Tsang

Alvin Tsang

Occupational Therapist

Calm, encouraging and play-based. Alvin builds motor skills, self-care and play through activities that feel natural and meaningful, working closely with families and teachers so strategies transfer to everyday life.

Taking enquiriesInner east, south-east & inner west
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Eunice Dugdale

Eunice Dugdale

Occupational Therapist

Collaborative, neuro-affirming, practical and playful. Eunice brings a warm, child-focused and family-centred approach to supporting children to thrive, participate and feel confident in the everyday activities that are meaningful to them.

Taking enquiriesMelton & the western corridor
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Kay Malta

Kay Malta

Occupational Therapist

Highly experienced paediatric occupational therapist and key worker, having supported young children and families in a variety of settings. Kay is strengths-based, and listens carefully to work towards solutions where children can thrive.

Waitlist onlyInner north
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Elsa Barnett

Elsa Barnett

Occupational Therapist

“Together, we can look for the conditions that help your child feel safe and capable.”

Taking enquiriesMelbourne’s inner north
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How we work

Independent occupational therapists, supported by Seeds.

Your therapist chooses their caseload and uses their professional judgement to plan support with you. Seeds helps families find a suitable OT and handles enquiries, referrals and billing.

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