Miss Lori Kayla Friedman is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Leichhardt, NSW. Her practice is at 155 Balmain Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040. She helps people build the skills and confidence they need for everyday life, especially when daily tasks feel harder than they used to.
Occupational therapy is all about the things that matter in day to day routines. This can include dressing, showering, cooking, using the toilet, getting around the home, and getting back to work or school. In many cases, people also come in because of changes in the body after an injury, illness, or ongoing health concerns. At times, it can be about learning new ways to do things, not just “getting back to normal”.
Her work often focuses on a practical mix of assessment and hands-on support. She starts with looking at a person’s daily living skills and what’s getting in the way. From there, she helps set up a personalised treatment plan. The plan is shaped around your goals, your home setup, and what feels manageable week to week. This might include things like hand and arm strength exercises, plus simple strategies to help you use your body more safely and comfortably during everyday activities.
Adaptive equipment can make a big difference, even for small problems. She can help with choosing and using assistive tools so tasks feel easier and safer. This can include support for grip, reach, balance, and ways to reduce strain on the hands and arms. The aim is steady progress, with clear steps that fit into real life, not just therapy time.
Over time, her experience covers both assessment and treatment for everyday function, with a steady focus on hand and arm needs, daily routines, and practical rehab. She brings a calm, grounded approach, and aims to make sessions feel clear and useful. For training, she has completed occupational therapy education, then continues building skills through ongoing clinical practice.
If you’re dealing with limits in daily living skills, trouble with hand or arm strength, or you’re not sure what support would help at home, Miss Friedman can help you work out a sensible plan. It’s about making life easier in the ways that count, using options that feel realistic for your day to day routine.