Julia is the principal occupational therapist at Territory Therapy Solutions. She established Territory Therapy Solutions in 2012 to maintain a flexible work and family balance, and to address gaps in the comprehensive management of clients with complex functional needs in the private sector.
Our experienced team of health professionals
At Territory Therapy Solutions, our therapists journey with you to understand your specific needs and find solutions to bring about productive change in your life.
Julia Swenson
Principal Occupational Therapist
Hanagh Gilmore
Occupational Therapist – Team Leader
Hanagh holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, graduating from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2014. Since graduating, she has worked in disability employment, aged care, private paediatrics, vocational rehabilitation, acute hospital care and in intensive family services.
Anne Bettink
Occupational Therapist
Anne graduated from Curtin University in Perth 2016 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Anne has worked in various areas since graduating including inpatient and outpatient hospital rehabilitation, soft tissue private practice and aged care.
Kristina Sommerset
Occupational Therapist
Kristina holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), graduating from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018. As a part of Kristina’s degree, she gained experience in a variety of different areas including paediatrics, schools, aged care, and acute hospital settings.
Alison McGowan
Occupational Therapist
Alison graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy from Curtin University in 2019. As part of her degree, she completed placements in the areas of hand therapy and paediatrics and has worked in the areas of hand therapy and vocational rehabilitation since graduating. Alison has interests in upper limb conditions, neurological conditions and working with children.
Lauren Dale
Occupational Therapist
Lauren graduated from Curtin University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. As part of her degree, she gained experience working in acute neurological settings, sparking an interest in this field.
Ruth Mackinnon
Occupational Therapist
Ruth graduated from the University of South Australia in Adelaide 2017 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Ruth has worked in various areas since graduating including an acute rural hospital, inpatient and outpatient hospital rehabilitation and community private practice specifically with adults who have a disability and aged care clients.
Ellen Walls
Occupational Therapist
Ellen graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne in 2014 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences & Masters of Occupational Therapy. Since graduating, she has worked in a range of settings including community, inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation. Through these settings she has gained skills in supporting individuals with a wide range of conditions & has developed a particular interest in Neurological conditions.
Natalie O'Leary
Occupational Therapist
Natalie graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2017 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Prior to her move to the Top End, Natalie worked in Central West NSW in both inpatient and community settings in which she developed a broad range of skills in supporting people with various conditions and presentations.
Lauren Hill
Physiotherapist
Lauren graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne, with a Masters in Physiotherapy Practice in 2017. Prior to joining the team at TTS, she gained a wide array of experience in both the acute and rehabilitation settings. She has worked with people of all ages, from neonates to older adults, during her previous roles.
Shayde Love-Linay
Physiotherapist
Shayde holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours, graduating from Monash University in 2017. Prior to joining the TTS team, Shayde gained a variety of clinical experience in the public health system working across both acute and subacute settings, including cardiorespiratory, orthopaedics and neurological conditions.
Jo Oehlert
Therapy Assistant
Jo has lived in the Northern Territory for the past 13 years. She has an extensive history of working with people with varied disabilities and mental health needs. She works closely and collaboratively with treating therapists as a therapy assistant. Read more…
Jennifer Nicholson
Therapy Assistant
Jen holds an Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV specialising in Community Rehabilitation, graduating from Onfit Training College in 2019. Since graduating, Jen has worked primarily in neurological rehabilitation.
Jacqui Culgan
Therapy Assistant
Jacqui was born and raised in Darwin. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy at Charles Darwin University.
Sandra Meakins
Psychologist
Sandra is a registered psychologist and has more than 11 years of experience providing psychological services to range of clients. Sandra graduated from Charles Darwin University with her Bachelor of Behavioural Science with Honours in 2005,
Aaron Muttukumaru
Business Development Manager/
Practice Manager
Practice Manager
Aaron brings more than ten years of business, finance, and management experience to Territory Therapy Solutions after having a successful career in the banking and the vocational training sector. In his role as Business Development Manager, Aaron aspires to have therapy services regularly reach all parts of the NT,
Kate Nichols
Finance Manager/Practice Manager
Kate joined the Territory Therapy Solutions team in 2018. She has a Graduate Certificate in Management and Diploma in Accounting. With over 14 years in finance and 4 years in management, she has brought a wealth of knowledge and organizational skills to the team.
Monicah Gaturu
NDIS Co-ordinator
Monicah has worked at Territory Therapy Solutions since 2016. Monicah has a Bachelor of Science and Computing and Information Systems, and Certificate in Secretarial Studies. Monicah initially worked as the administration and financial officer and in October 2019 she transitioned to a different role as the NDIS Co-ordinator.
Nikky Mansfield
Accounts Receivable Manager
Nikky joined the Territory Therapy Solutions team as Practice Manager in 2018. She came to us with over 20 years of experience working in the health industry in both public and private sectors in the NT.
Alicia Brown
Executive Assistant to Mangement
Alicia joined the Territory Therapy Solutions team in 2019. With over 20 years’ experience in reception and customer service, she is a great first point of contact to the service.
Monica Heneghan
Client Coordinator
Monica joined Territory Therapy Solutions in November 2021. With over 30 years’ experience in administration and customer service in a myriad of industries including the VET sector signing up trainees and apprentices, the oil and gas, mining, marine construction, and not-for-profit industries in a variety of roles ranging from management to administration.
