About Beyond Function
About Beyond Function
Our Vision
At Beyond Function, we envision a world where everyone receives the tailored support they need and the highest quality of care from therapists they can trust.
Our goal is to empower individuals through personalised care plans and continually elevate the standard of occupational therapy services in Perth and Kalgooorlie.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where quality is the standard. Through dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we aim to transform lives and set new benchmarks in occupational therapy and medico legal services.
Our Mission
Our mission at Beyond Function is to provide tailored, high-quality occupational therapy services that empower individuals to live life to its fullest.
We are committed to delivering personalised comprehensive support, assessment and therapy, ensuring every client receives the best possible care from therapists they can trust.
Our Values
Quality
We deliver exceptional occupational therapy services, ensuring each client receives personalised, high-quality care that meets their unique needs.
Experience
Our team brings decades of knowledge and expertise, providing reliable and effective solutions for all our clients.
Commitment
We are dedicated to ongoing professional development and to our clients’ well-being, offering consistent support and striving for the best outcomes in every case.
Areas of Expertise
Beyond Function provides comprehensive and specialised occupational therapy services in Perth and Kalgoorlie. Our team of skilled Occupational Therapists brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of different therapeutic areas, ensuring that each client receives the best possible care.
Occupational Therapy
We provide personalised occupational therapy services to enhance daily living and promote independence. Our therapists deliver treatments and strategies that address individual needs, focusing on functional capacity assessments, rehabilitation, and support for NDIS participants and aged care clients.
Medico Legal Services
Our medico legal team provides thorough and independent assessments to support legal cases. With a commitment to objectivity and reliability, we deliver detailed, peer-reviewed reports that meet the highest standards and enable fair and just outcomes for our clients.
Specialised Expertise
Our therapists have extensive experience in dealing with different conditions, including neurological disorders, orthopaedics, cognitive impairments, and complex care needs. We are also proficient in equipment provision, home modifications, and sensory support, ensuring comprehensive care for all clients.
Medico legal and aged care OT specialists in Perth
Jayne Cruttenden | Founder and Director
Jayne is the founder and director of Beyond Function Occupational Therapy Services, graduating from Curtin University in 2003. She has extensive experience in medico legal report writing and coordinating care for clients with complex needs. Jayne continues to work clinically in medico legal and NDIS fields, leading a team of 11 therapists in Perth and the Goldfields.
Specialties: Acquired brain injury, adult disability, multi-trauma, catastrophic injury, complex care needs
Laura Kruger | Occupational Therapist and Medico Legal Team Lead
Laura graduated from Pretoria University in 2008 and has over 16 years of experience in occupational therapy. She specialises in physical capacity evaluations, medico legal assessments, vocational rehabilitation, case management and injury management through rehabilitation. Laura has worked with clients in both Australia and South Africa.
Specialties: Vocational rehabilitation, multi-trauma, catastrophic injury, orthopaedic conditions, neurological conditions, chronic pain
Narelle Barr | Occupational Therapist
and Medico Legal Team Lead
Narelle, an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, graduated from Curtin University in 2003. She has worked in community disability, hospitals, and private sectors, specialising in upper limb therapy. Narelle has expertise treating clients with upper limb amputees and clients with congenital limb differences.
Specialties: Upper limb injuries, burns, amputations, chronic pain
Amanda McManus | Practice Manager
Amanda has over 17 years experience in administrative environments, predominately in the medical and health industry in Australia. She is passionate about delivering superior customer service with clients and referrers and looks forward to assisting with enquiries and managing your experience with Beyond Function.
Emma Willoughby | Occupational Therapist
Emma graduated from The University of Wales in 2003 and has over 20 years of occupational therapy experience. She specialises in aged care, orthopaedics, falls prevention, dementia, and cognitive impairment. Emma also has expertise in medico legal assessment with lower limb amputees and neurological conditions, including back pain management. She serves clients in Perth, Wheatbelt, and Goldfields.
Specialties: Aged care, amputees, back pain
Mandi Jacobs | Occupational Therapist
Mandi graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2014. She has considerable experience in adult physical rehabilitation, case management, mental health, and paediatrics. Mandi is also experienced with NDIS clients and equipment prescription.
Specialties: Paediatrics, orthopaedics, neurological conditions
Rama Young | Occupational Therapist
Rama graduated from Curtin University in 2008 and has 16 years of occupational therapy experience. He has worked in mental health, neurological rehabilitation, and home assessments in Australia and the UK. Rama has a postgraduate qualification in Sexology and experience as a Disability Support Pension Assessment Officer.
Specialties: Chronic pain, neurological conditions, mental health
Ingrid Wood | Occupational Therapist
Ingrid graduated from Otago Polytechnics NZ in 1997. She has extensive experience across various conditions including Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease. Ingrid has expertise in prescribing home modifications and equipment for aged care clients.
Specialties: Aged care, chronic pain, orthopaedics, neurological conditions
Karen Long | Occupational Therapist
Karen graduated from Western Australian Institute of Technology in 1982 and has over 40 years of occupational therapy experience. She has worked in orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory, oncology, and palliative care. Karen also has experience as a Senior Lecturer and Technical Advisor for the NDIS.
Specialties: Hand and upper limb injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease
Lize van der Walt | Occupational Therapist
Lize qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2014 from the University of Pretoria. She has experience with a diverse client base from paediatrics to geriatrics, including dementia, autism, and muscular dystrophy. Lize has expertise in rehabilitation and functional capacity evaluations.
Specialties: Neurological conditions, orthopaedics, work injuries
Kalgoorlie occupational therapists
Sheridyn Graham | Occupational Therapist
Sheridyn graduated from Curtin University with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy in June 2019. She began her career in the paediatrics community disability sector before transitioning to the hospital setting, working closely with inpatient and outpatient teams. Sheridyn has extensive experience in neurological conditions, orthopaedics, disability, cognitive impairment, and equipment provision and home assessment. She currently works with clients of all ages in the NDIS space in the Goldfields region. Passionate about delivering high-quality services, Sheridyn ensures clients receive the best possible support, advocating for rural residents to engage in activities they love.
Specialties: Neurological conditions, orthopaedics, disability, cognitive impairment, equipment provision, home assessment
Kiara Isard | Occupational Therapist
Kiara graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy in 2017 and has worked in the public sector at Albany Health Campus and Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Her experience spans acute adult general medicine and surgery, hand and upper limb therapy, burns, equipment prescription, and home assessments. Kiara has a special interest in the therapeutic treatment of complex hand injuries and complex home modifications that enable individuals to re-engage in important activities. She has recently started clinical work in the NDIS space and is committed to serving clients in the Goldfields region.
Specialties: Hand and upper limb therapy, burns, complex hand injuries, home modifications, acute adult general medicine
Catherine Pirie | Therapy Assistant
Cathy holds a degree in occupational therapy, completed in 1990. She began her career as a paediatric Occupational Therapist and spent many years abroad in Thailand working as a cross-cultural worker. More recently, she worked in the education system as an assistant for children with special needs. Cathy joined Beyond Function in 2023 as a Therapy Assistant, bringing a wealth of paediatric experience to the team.
Specialties: Paediatrics, cross-cultural work, special needs education