Natalie Clare Holland is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Hurstville, NSW. You can find her practice at 43 Bridge Street, Hurstville NSW 2220.
Occupational therapy is about helping people manage everyday life. In many cases, that means looking at what someone needs to do day to day, like getting ready, cooking, washing, dressing, and coping with tasks at home or in the community. Natalie focuses on the small, practical steps that can make life easier and safer.
One of Natalie’s main roles is assessment of daily living skills. This can help show what’s going well, what’s getting harder, and where support would help most. From there, she works through clear, workable recommendations.
Adaptive equipment can be a big help, especially when hand strength, movement, or fine control is affected. Natalie can recommend tools and supports that suit the person and the task, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. At times, it’s not just about buying something new. It can be about setting up the right routine, changing the layout, or making a task easier to manage.
Home safety is another key part of the work. A home safety evaluation looks at the usual spaces people use, like the bathroom, stairs, kitchen, and walkways. The goal is to reduce trips and falls, improve reach and grip, and make daily movements less stressful.
For people who find fine motor tasks tricky, Natalie also provides therapeutic exercises for fine motor skills. This might involve hand and finger practice, building up control, or working on tasks that rely on careful movement. Over time, these changes can support independence in things like writing, using cutlery, buttoning, or other hands-on activities.
Natalie’s work is grounded and practical. She helps connect the dots between goals at home and the strategies that can support them in real life. Some days are easier than others, and that’s normal. The focus stays on what helps most right now, and what can be built on step by step.
She brings a solid OT training background to the way she plans support. If you’re looking for help with everyday functioning, adaptive equipment, or a safer home setup, Natalie can help you take a clear look at what’s needed and what to do next.