Allied Health Warrior is a professional community created for allied health practitioners who are passionate about making a difference and want the right support behind them. Whether you’re just starting out, refining your clinical skills, or stepping into leadership, we provide practical learning, mentorship, and a supportive network to help you grow with confidence and deliver meaningful impact in your work.
Our courses and resources are designed to support ongoing professional development while helping you meet CPD requirements.
Behind Allied Health Warrior is a passionate team of experienced allied health professionals, educators, and mentors dedicated to elevating the standard of professional development across the industry.
We are clinicians first, which means everything we create is grounded in real-world experience, evidence-based practice, and the everyday challenges faced in modern healthcare settings.
Sarah-Louise Higgins
BSc (hons) Occ Thy
Occupational Therapy
With international experience and a strong clinical background, Sarah-Louise mentors OTs in adult care, pressure care, AT, and progressive conditions like Parkinson’s and MS, bringing practical insight, leadership, and a commitment to multidisciplinary care.
Rebecca Small
BAppSc(OT) (Hons)
Occupational Therapy: Assistive Technology
With extensive experience in neurological rehab and assistive technology, Rebecca offers thoughtful, tailored mentorship that empowers clinicians to deliver meaningful, person-centred outcomes.
Mahek Bansal
B AppSc (OT) (Hons)
Occupational Therapy: Paediatrics
As a paediatric OT, Mahek mentors clinicians in supporting children & young adults to achieve functional goals. With interests in sensory processing, emotional regulation & executive function, she offers practical, family-centred guidance.
Elise Smeets
BApSc (OT), MHlthSc
Occupational Therapy: New Graduates
Elise Smeets leads structured mentorship for new graduate OTs, combining 15+ years of clinical experience with a practical, evidence-based approach to help early-career clinicians build confidence and capability.
Gayle Rogers
BAppSc (Speech Pathology), GradCertBA
Speech Pathology
With over 13 years of experience across Australia and the UK, Gayle mentors speech pathologists in AAC and complex communication, drawing on her leadership roles and lecturing experience at Western Sydney University to support confident, evidence-based practice.
Kieran Doyle
APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist APAM MACP, MMuscPhysio, GradCertMuscPhysio, MPhty, BAppSc(Ex&SpSc).
Physiotherapy
An APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Kieran mentors clinicians in cervico-shoulder care, tendinopathy, and assistive planning. He draws on his 18+ years of experience and his leadership as National Head of Clinical Development to support practitioner excellence in physiotherapy.
Louise Condon
BPhy (Hons)
Neurological Physiotherapy
With international experience and a strong focus on neurological rehab, she mentors physiotherapists in evidence-based exercise programs for conditions like MS, Parkinson’s, brain and spinal cord injury, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Louise supports physiotherapists working in neuro to grow their skills and clinical reasoning, believing in the power of movement for every individual.
Jessica Graham
BExSc & BExPhys (Hons)
Exercise Physiology
Jess supports EP's build skills in neurological rehabilitaion, paediatrics, and functional retraining, using a strengths-based, real-world approach to help clinicians deliver meaningful, movement-focused care. Her mentoring blends nervous system–informed strategies with practical motor retraining, helping practitioners apply evidence-based techniques in everyday practice.
Rachel Hardcastle
Behaviour Support
With over 16 years in Behaviour Support, Rachel mentors practitioners and leaders to build confidence, clinical reasoning, and person-centred practice, especially in complex and forensic cases. Known for her calm, honest approach, she supports teams to grow through reflective discussion, high-quality reporting, and a shared commitment to ethical, evidence-informed care. Her mentorship assists practitioners navigate complex cases, and create sustainable, positive change for the people they support.
Our vision is to build a thriving global community of allied health professionals who are confident, knowledgeable, and committed to continuous learning. Through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based education, we strive to elevate professional standards and support the next generation of healthcare leaders.
