Madison De Giacomo - Optimal Living Therapy

Madi was inspired to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy after witnessing the positive impact an OT had on her sister’s life. This experience continues to shape her person-centred and compassionate approach to practice.

As a community-based Occupational Therapist, Madi works with adults living with neurological and physical disabilities under the NDIS. She has extensive experience completing functional capacity assessments, specialist disability accommodation assessment, prescribing assistive technology (including hoists, standard and tilt in space commodes, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, electric bed and pressure care mattresses), and providing ongoing therapy to support independence in daily living.

Madi values collaboration and works closely with physiotherapists, speech pathologists, and support coordinators to deliver holistic, goal-focused outcomes for her clients. In her role as Learning and Team Development Coordinator, she is passionate about fostering professional growth and creating opportunities for the team to expand their skills and knowledge.

Madi’s Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), Curtin University
Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)
FIM Accredited
Postural Course (Sonya Horsman)

Get to know Madi

Why did you choose a career in the Occupational Therapy industry?

I’ve always been interest in health, particularly in understanding how the body works. After seeing the impact an OT had on the recovery of my sister, I knew that I wanted to provide the same level of support to those that didn’t think life would return to ‘normal’ after diagnosis. I love that I get to work collaboratively with and empower clients to achieve their goals, engage with the community and live as autonomously as possible.

What is the best part of your job?

Visiting people in their homes – seeing them in their most natural and comfortable environment, meeting their family and understanding how they live on a day-to-day basis. It’s so rewarding to watch clients achieve something they couldn’t before, especially the moment they realise what they’ve just accomplished. I also love the support network that Optimal Living Therapy community provides to both clients and OT’s – as someone just starting their career in OT I really value this.