Miss Julia Alice Shakesby Gannon is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Adamstown, NSW. She works from 141 Brunker Rd, Adamstown NSW 2289.
Occupational therapy is all about everyday life. That can mean helping someone get back to doing things they need to do, or teaching strategies that make daily tasks easier to manage. In many cases, this includes looking at hand use and movement, along with the kind of activities a person does day to day at home, school, or work.
Julia’s work often focuses on fine motor skills. These are the smaller movements you use for things like writing, using cutlery, doing buttons and zips, handling small objects, and working with tools. When fine motor skills are not quite where they need to be, she helps work out what’s getting in the way and then builds a plan to improve day-to-day ability.
She also supports people to learn adaptive techniques. That might look like using different ways to grip an item, breaking tasks into smaller steps, or finding tools that suit the way a person’s body works. At times, small changes can make a big difference to independence and confidence.
Another part of her role is creating personalised exercise programs. These programs are designed around the person’s needs and goals, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The aim is to build strength, control, and comfort over time, while still keeping things practical for real life.
Work and study setups matter too. Julia provides ergonomic recommendations for workspaces, so tasks are easier on the body and less likely to cause strain. This can include looking at how someone sits, reaches, and uses their tools, and then suggesting simple changes that improve comfort and make it easier to stay focused.
If you’re dealing with hand or movement challenges, or you want support to make daily tasks smoother, an OT assessment can be a good place to start. Julia can help assess what’s happening now, then guide you toward strategies and activities that fit your day, not just the clinic.