Our iThrive Team

Kathryn Dew

Senior OT | Team Leader

Bsc(OT)(Hons)

After growing up in wheatbelt of WA, Kathryn relocated to Perth to further her career in occupational therapy. Kathryn loves working with children and values the fun, energy, and uniqueness each child brings to therapy. She embraces the variety of each day and works closely with families, teachers, and support teams to provide a holistic, goal-focused approach that meets the individual needs of every child.
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Education & Expertise

Kathryn graduated with Honours from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Committed to lifelong learning, Kathryn has undertaken a variety of professional development courses, including Becoming a Behavioural Detective with world-renowned therapist Kim Barthel, Zones of Regulation, leadership training, and courses on primitive reflexes and sensory integration.

Professional Background

Kathryn is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist who began her career in rural WA. Now a senior therapist and team leader at iThrive, she brings energy, creativity, and a collaborative approach to her work. Passionate about lifelong learning, she tailors holistic, goal-focused therapy to support each child’s unique needs.

Core Skills & Strengths

Experienced in developmental delays, sensory processing, emotional regulation and motor skills, Kathryn brings a strengths-based, play-focused approach to therapy. She excels in building strong family partnerships, setting functional goals, and tailoring strategies to each child’s needs. Her collaborative, evidence-based practice supports meaningful outcomes across home, school, and community settings.

Passion & Motivation

“It brings me great joy at end of the day knowing that you have made a difference, whether big or small in a family’s life. The smile on a child’s face when they achieve something for the first time will forever be the most special reward.”

– Kathryn Dew

Our team

Meet the iThrive team, experts dedicated to your well-being

Dr Matthew Huxtable

Chiropractor | Managing Director

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Hayley Huxtable

Senior OT | Director

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Kathryn Dew

Senior OT | Team Leader

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Myiesha Brice

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Daniel Thompson

Senior Occupational Therapist

Stephanie Martin

Occupational Therapist

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Ashleigh Campbell

Occupational Therapist

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Holly Hindmarsh

Occupational Therapist

Vanessa Kwok

Speech Pathologist

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Chloe Budiman

Receptionist | Assistant

Laura Shortte

Admin Manager | Reception

Vanessa Haddock

Remedial Massage Therapist

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Isabella Ward

Therapy Assistant (Trainee)

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