Hi, I’m Cara, the face and founder of Casa Occupational Therapy.

I’m passionate about supporting adults with complex physical, neurological, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities to feel more confident, comfortable and independent in their everyday lives. For me, Occupational Therapy is about understanding the whole person - what matters to them, what their day-to-day life looks like, and finding practical ways to make life a little easier and more meaningful.

Over the past five years, I’ve worked across hospital, housing and community-based settings, supporting people with a wide range of needs, circumstances and life experiences. Along the way, I’ve also had the opportunity to step into leadership and supervision roles, mentoring other Occupational Therapists and supporting them to grow in their clinical practice.

While I’ve really valued those experiences, I found myself drawn back to what I love most about being an OT - working directly with people, building genuine relationships and being part of the small changes that can make a meaningful difference to everyday life.

That’s what led me to create Casa Occupational Therapy - a practice where I can offer a more personal, flexible and connected approach, take the time to really understand each person’s needs, and provide support that feels practical, collaborative and genuinely individual.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me spending time outdoors with my partner and our two Rottweilers. I love hiking, camping and getting out into nature whenever I can. I’m also a bit of a creative at heart and enjoy arts and crafts, getting lost in a good thriller book, and you'll often find me enjoying a board game or two.