Meet our valued team members
At DOTS, our staff are our most valuable asset. With an average of 15 years’ experience, our team is committed to professional development and evidence-based interventions. We actively participate in professional events and volunteer with national professional reference groups to stay at the forefront of our field.
DOTS Allied Health is owned and managed by Beth Dermer (Occupational Therapist).
Beth maintains a clinical caseload and is active in the OT world. She volunteers for the OT Australia Veteran Affairs National Reference Group and the National Professional Practice and Standards Committee. She is also the national representative on behalf of OT Australia for Veteran Affairs providers.
On a personal note – I have a passion for travel and have trekked in Nepal, explored Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan and adventured around Europe. I would love for my kids to grow up wanting to explore and learn. I live in south-east Brisbane with my husband and two kids (and one flown the nest).
I enjoy running our very specialised service – with no intentions of creating a mega-service where patients and staff become faceless and the work becomes formulaic.
Beth graduated from La Trobe University (Melbourne) in 1997, later completing post-graduate education in Clinical Education (Charles Sturt University) and Neurological Rehabilitation (La Trobe University).
Beth has held senior clinical positions in teaching hospitals in NSW and QLD. She currently holds status as Lecturer with Griffith University and has previously held the role of Honorary Affiliate with Charles Sturt University and Associate Lecturer with the University of Queensland in recognition of services to Clinical Education.
Her background is in working with adults with neurological damage and in physical rehabilitation and has taught within these specialties at Charles Sturt University, La Trobe University and within Queensland Health.
Since starting DOTS, her specialty has shifted to community-based OT (chronic disease) and in particular, management of venous insufficiency (lower limb).
As a manager, Beth deliberately maintains a flat staffing structure on the understanding that every clinician brings value to the team. Staff are highly valued for their experience and professionalism and are given the autonomy to maximise that within their work environment.
Our Staff
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Christina Lewis
(Administration and Accounts)
Christina started with DOTS in 2019. She brings extensive admin and bookkeeping experience to the admin team including a background in Medical and Allied Health reception roles. Christina and her husband have three girls who have flown the nest.
Ranja Kujala (Administration):
Ranja comes to DOTS with a background in allied health administration and reception. She also works as an assistant in disability. Ranja started with DOTS in 2020. At home, she looks after two kids and many plants!
Maree Mutsaers (OT)
Maree has been practicing since 2010 and has worked with DOTS since 2013. She has a background in inpatient rehabilitation including brain injury and acute hospital work. Maree is the mum of two boys.
Lowri Young (DT – Adult team)
Lowri has worked with DOTS since 2016. Lowri has two boys and enjoys living in a quieter part of Brisbane. Lowri holds a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education and a Bachelor of Science (hons) in Food Science.
Amy Hewer (OT)
Amy has been practicing since 2006 and worked with DOTS since 2018. She has specialised in acute and community neurological rehabilitation as well as acute hospital work, both here and the UK. Amy works clinically and in clinical support for the team. She is also a dedicated yoga teacher.
Ben Nguyen (OT)
Ben has been practicing since 2007 and started with DOTS in 2018. He has a background in injury management / rehabilitation as well as acute hospital work including hand therapy, orthopaedics and neurology both here and in Singapore. Ben keeps very busy at DOTS and is seen outside hours on his motorbike. He became a Dad to lovely Oliver in late 2020.
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Lowri has gained a wealth of experience consulting in both clinical and private settings. She started her dietetics career in 2008 as a Dietitian in the public hospital system where she specialised in geriatrics and rehabilitation, oncology & nutrition support, heart failure and palliative care. She now specialises in community dietetics where she assists elderly clients with tailoring their diet to manage a broad range of health conditions including malnutrition, dysphagia, COPD, heart failure, diabetes and obesity.
Serina Madigan (OT)
Serina started with DOTS in 2020. She has a long career with veterans and has built significant skills with NDIS funding. Serina has been working as an OT since 2013, has a little boy and lives in the Redlands. She has an infectious laugh!
Rebecca Hazel (Therapy Aide)
Bec started with DOTS in 2019 having made the change to a career in health. She has lived experience of disability and brings a calm and steady approach to her worked as a trained therapy aide.
Daniel Kong (OT)
Daniel graduated in 2013 and has been working in community OT and with older people for much of that time. He has held senior roles and is super organised!
Mary Akroyd (OT)
Mary is a highly accomplished OT. Having worked since 1989 across a wide variety of hospital and community positions. She has also filled senior and management roles as well as teaching positions. Mary is a mum to two girls and spends her spare time being crafty.
Louise Smith (OT)
Louise has significant experience as an OT having graduated in 1998. She has worked across private and public sectors and in both hospital and community settings. Louise comes to DOTS with experience in NDIS and DVA work.
We look forward to working with you!
You can call us directly to self refer for private services including NDIS at any time (fees vary according to service).
Your GP can refer to us which may enable you to access funding via Veteran Affairs or Medicare (CDM Plan).
Your hospital discharge planner / care coordinator may refer you to us on discharge.
Your Community Nursing or Care agency may refer to us including those with Community Aged Care funding (HomeCare packages).
Referrals can be received via phone, fax or email.