Ms Caitlin L Hobday is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Erina, NSW. You can find the practice at Shop 5 30 Karalta Road, Erina NSW 2250. The focus is practical: helping people do the everyday things that matter, in a way that feels manageable and safe.
In many cases, occupational therapy is about daily living skills. That can include tasks like getting around, looking after yourself, and handling regular routines. Ms Hobday also helps with fine motor skills, which are the smaller hand and finger movements used for things like writing, using cutlery, dressing, and other hands-on activities. At times, these skills can be affected by illness, injury, or changes in health. Work can start with what you can do now, then build from there.
Assessment is a big part of the first step. Ms Hobday looks at how someone is coping with day-to-day activities and where the barriers are. From there, the goal is usually to make things easier, not to push through harder. This might mean adjusting routines, breaking tasks into smaller steps, or changing the way an activity is set up. Everyone’s situation is different, so the plan is tailored.
Adaptive equipment can make a real difference when you’re trying to keep independence. Ms Hobday can recommend helpful tools and devices based on the needs found in the assessment. The aim is simple: to support day-to-day function and reduce stress or frustration around tasks that feel tricky. In the same way, personalised treatment plans are used to guide therapy over time, with clear goals and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked.
Clinical trials and research involvement aren’t listed here, and there isn’t extra details on past studies to share. Ms Hobday’s work is best described through the services offered: assessment of daily living skills, advice on adaptive equipment, developing personalised treatment plans, and support to improve fine motor skills. If you’re looking for calm, practical help with everyday tasks, this is the kind of support occupational therapy is meant to give.