Ms Maria Ventouris is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Leichhardt, NSW. Her practice is at 155 Balmain Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040. If day-to-day life feels harder than it used to, an OT can help look at what’s getting in the way and work out practical steps to make things easier.
Maria focuses on the everyday things that matter to people at home, at school, and in the community. That can include looking at daily living activities and how someone manages routines like getting dressed, using tools, and coping with everyday tasks. In many cases, small changes can make a big difference, especially when fine details and hand skills are involved.
Her work also covers fine motor skills. If writing, using cutlery, handling small objects, or other hand-based tasks feel tiring or awkward, she helps break it down and build up the right supports. The goal is not just to “do the task”, but to make it more doable and less stressful in real life.
Maria also helps with adaptive equipment. Sometimes the answer is a new tool or a simple setup change. She can recommend equipment that fits around the person’s needs, so they can keep doing what they want to do, with less strain. It’s about making daily life smoother, not overcomplicating things.
Another big part of her role is assessment and planning. She can assess daily living activities and then develop a personalized treatment plan based on what she finds. At times, that means adjusting goals as progress happens. Other times, it means focusing on building confidence with new ways of doing things, step by step.
For people who are working through difficulties with movement or hand use, an OT session can help you understand the “why” behind the struggle. Over time, the plan can support better function, more independence, and more comfort with everyday routines. And when returning to work, school, or regular activities is on the cards, planning ahead can make it easier to manage.
In the clinic, Maria keeps it practical and grounded. She’s there to help people find workable solutions, whether that’s improving fine motor skills, recommending adaptive equipment, or putting a clear plan in place for daily life. If you’re not sure where to start, the first step is often an assessment of what’s happening now and what could help most next.
Ms Maria Ventouris works with clients who need support with daily living and hand-based skills. She provides assessment of daily living activities, recommendation of adaptive equipment, development of personalized treatment plans, and assistance with improving fine motor skills.