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Meet your Occupational Therapist 

Keana Balverde Occupational Therapist

My name is Keana, and I’m a passionate occupational therapist committed to delivering high-quality, client-centred care.

 

I take the time to truly understand your goals, your environment, and your story — so we can work together to build functional skills and support your independence.

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I welcome clients through:

  • NDIS (self-managed, plan-managed, or agency-managed)

  • Home Care Packages (HCP)

  • Private referrals

  • GP/Medicare plans (with appropriate care plans)

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Services I Provide Include:

  • Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)

  • Daily living and self-care skill development

  • Assistive technology and equipment prescription

  • Home safety assessments and home modification recommendations

  • Falls prevention and mobility support

  • Sensory regulation and routines for children and neurodivergent clients

  • Therapy sessions available in-home, in-community, or via telehealth

  • Collaborative care with families, support coordinators, GPs, aged care teams, and other allied health professionals

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I work with:

  • Children and young people with ASD, ADHD, developmental delays, or sensory needs

  • Adults and older people with stroke recovery, chronic conditions, psychosocial disability, or mobility challenges

  • Families and carers who need practical, compassionate support navigating everyday life

 

Whether you're navigating the NDIS, managing a Home Care Package, or simply looking for expert OT support that feels genuine and personalised — I'm here to walk beside you on the journey.

About Me

I am a registered Occupational Therapist in Australia (AHPRA), the United Kingdom (HCPC), and the Philippines, and I bring a wealth of knowledge and a diverse skill set to my work.

 

My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, which provided me with a strong foundation in client-centred and evidence-based practice.

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Currently, I am furthering my professional development by pursuing a Master of Science in Advancing Practice: Sensory Integration at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. This program is helping me deepen my understanding of sensory integration — an essential area of practice for supporting individuals with sensory processing disorders, including those on the autism spectrum.

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In addition to my postgraduate studies, I am actively undertaking specialised training in Home Modifications for Occupational Therapists through the Access Institute here in Australia. This training equips me to assess and adapt living environments to enhance safety, accessibility, and independence, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities or age-related challenges.

 

I am also currently completing the Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI) through CLASI (Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration), held in Sydney. This internationally recognised program is strengthening my clinical reasoning and hands-on skills in addressing sensory processing difficulties, especially in children and adults with neurodivergent conditions.

 

Within my professional role, I apply these evolving skills to work with clients across the cognitive, physical, and psychosocial domains.

 

My commitment to growth and compassionate care is at the heart of everything I do, and I strive to provide holistic, meaningful, and empowering therapy to every client I work with.

Phone:   0489222432

Email:    keana@balverdeot.com.au

Serving across parts of regional South Australia, including Blanchetown, Morgan, and Nuriootpa

Keana Balverde Occupational Therapist

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© 2025 by Keana Balverde, OT     |     ABN 65 847 539 092

 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and I recognise their enduring connection to land, waters, and community.
I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

As an occupational therapist, I am committed to providing services that are culturally safe, inclusive, and grounded in respect for First Nations peoples, their histories, and their perspectives.

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