What happens when an Occupational Therapist identifies a problem in daily workflow and creates a solution that has the potential to change how therapy is delivered?

In this rerun episode, Laura Simmons, Occupational Therapist, founder and CEO of Theratrak, explored how technology can help bridge the gap between therapy sessions while supporting clinicians, families and clients.

What began as a simple way to share therapy activities with families has evolved into a platform designed to make therapy more accessible, engaging and connected. Laura shared the journey behind Theratrak, the role of gamification and collaboration in therapy, and how technology can help clinicians create more sustainable ways of delivering care.

Topics covered include:

• Making therapy more engaging – How gamification and interactive tools can help clients stay motivated and engaged with therapy between sessions.
• Connecting families and clinicians – How real-time communication and journaling can give families a greater role in the therapy process while helping clinicians stay informed.
• Breaking down barriers to access – Exploring how technology can support therapy beyond the clinic and create greater accessibility for clients and families.
• Building sustainable therapy models – How Allied Health businesses can use technology to reduce administrative pressure, support their teams and extend their impact.

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More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast:

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.

When is the right time to let go?

Beth Dermer is an occupational therapist and founder of DOTS Allied Health. She also built and scaled Squish Kids Occupational Therapy, a business she recently sold after pouring into it for 15 years.

In this episode, Cathy and Beth unpack the realities behind that journey. From learning how to delegate and building systems that work without you, to finding the right people and navigating the surprisingly demanding process of selling a business.

But the conversation goes well beyond business mechanics.

Beth shares her deep commitment to clinical supervision, supporting new and recent graduates and protecting the joy of the profession. She reflects on the increasing commercialisation of Allied Health, workforce burnout and why business owners need to keep people and quality service at the centre of what they build. Beth talks candidly about the strange process of stepping away, recognising the impact made along the way and turning her attention to what comes next.

Topics covered on people-first leadership, business transition and workforce sustainability:

• People-first leadership
• The strongest Allied Health businesses start with the right people, meaningful work, and a team that genuinely enjoys being there.
• Building a business that works without you
• The systems, delegation and people management lessons Beth learned while growing two businesses, plus what surprised her about preparing and selling Squish Kids.
• Protecting the Allied Health workforce
• Beth shares her concerns about burnout, high KPIs and commercialisation, and why quality supervision and support will be critical as the sector continues to change.

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More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast:

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.

Waiting for certainty is not a business strategy.

In this fireside chat, Cathy Love and Layland Webb unpack why being change ready is becoming non-negotiable for Allied Health business owners.

With NDIS, Thriving Kids and aged care reforms reshaping the sector, change is not limited to the big external shifts. Markets change. Clients change. Teams change. Systems change. And businesses need to keep moving with them.

Cathy and Layland explore how to make intentional change part of business as usual, without exhausting yourself or your team. They discuss assessing downstream impacts, communicating the why, building team buy-in and using change champions to help new ways of working actually stick.

Because staying still is not really standing still. As Layland puts it, stagnation can quickly become a slow downward drift.

Topics covered on change readiness, team buy-in and business adaptability:

• Change readiness: Build the muscle before you need it

Why business owners need to become more comfortable with change, continuous improvement and making decisions before every detail of the future is known.

• Team buy-in: Communicate change so it weaves into your culture

Clear communication, thoughtful planning and the right change champions can reduce resistance and make change part of your business culture.

• Business adaptability: Think like a director, not just a clinician
• Why owners need protected time to work on and beyond the business, understand what is changing around them and make decisions based on what the business needs next.

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More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast:

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.