Joanne has over 30 years of clinical experience. She is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist and BAMH endorsed. Joanne completed her Masters of Science majoring in Psychology while residing in the USA. Joanne was accepted to complete a Ph.D. study at LaTrobe University.
While residing in the U.S.A for 23 years, Joanne founded a therapy practice including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.
Joanne pursued specialty training in various clinical interventions and treatment programs that identify and address the underlying neurological causes of state regulation, learning, and behaviour, versus focusing on symptomology. Her training included Board Certification in Neurofeedback and Heart Rate Variability biofeedback training. Neurodevelopmental (NDT), SIPT Certification, Interactive Metronome and Advanced iLs Pro training. EMDR and Intro IFS training.
Traveling throughout Canada and the United States, Joanne worked as an instructor for Integrated Listening Systems.
Joanne returned to Australia in 2015 and is Clinical Director of Integrated Listening Australia providing practitioner training and clinical support to clinicians and families.
Joanne commenced PhD studies at La Trobe University within the School of Psychology and Public Health investigating the Neurobehavioral underpinnings of the Safe & Sound Protocol Intervention developed by Dr Stephen Porges, supported by the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC).
Presentations and Clinical Education
Joanne provides clinical consultation and runs regular training in Polyvagal Theory, iLs Focus System, IOM2- Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, and is an Approved Trainer for the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).
Joanne presented in collaboration with the Australian Childhood Foundation two full-day workshops about Polyvagal Theory and research about the Safe and Sound Protocol applied to working with traumatized children.
2018 Presentation at the Australian Childhood Foundation Conference about Polyagal Safe and Sound Protocol
Joanne designed and presented the popular “Power of Neuroplasticity” workshops and “The Neurobiology of Safety in Autism” sponsored by the Australian Occupational Therapy Association.
2017 Presentation at the USA Annual Neurofeedback Conference in Denver, Co about integrating the iLs Focus system with Neurofeedback
Joanne presented a series of webinars for APS about Clinical Applications of Porges Polyvagal Theory and is scheduled to provide additional APS webinars about Polyvagal Theory and the Defense Cascade and Heart Rate Variability -June 2022