Directors
Beth Taylor
Director & Physiotherapist
Accredited Hand Therapist - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Life member AHTA
Beth is passionate about all things related to hands. She is dedicated to excellence across her practice, including how she trains and assists our therapists and staff. Beth has an incredible wealth of experience gained locally and nationally which underpins her work. Beth loves teaching and supporting the growth of her staff and other therapists across the globe.
Clinical Team
Angela Harley
Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (Part time)
Accredited Hand Therapist - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Born and raised in the Territory, Angela is proud to be caring for her local community. She brings extensive experience to every appointment, having spent many years building her hand therapy career across Queensland and New South Wales. Passionate about helping patients regain function and confidence, she enjoys treating a wide range of hand and upper limb conditions, particularly complex injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. Known for her thorough yet approachable communication style, she ensures patients feel informed and supported throughout their treatment journey. Angela has two little ones and works part time.
Courtney Smillie
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Associate member - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Courtney is a new grad Occupational Therapist and hails from Victoria. She loves hand therapy, having gained valuable experience in her placements in hands last year. She brings with her a vibrance and enthusiasm for learning and providing the best care for her patients. Courtney has fitted into the team smoothly and is quickly picking up an array of skills to help her patients. She enjoys longs walks along the coast and around Darwin.
Hannah Mitchell
Allied Health Assistant | Reception (Part time)
Hannah was one of our lovely admin team members but has recently transferred to the clinical team as a therapy assistant during her OT studies. She is bright and warm, with a smile to welcome anyone into the clinic. She remains a great resource for our other admin staff and you will see her on the front desk intermittently.
Geena Johnson
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Geena returns to Territory Hands having had some adventures interstate and, more recently, in Alice Springs. We are thrilled to have her caring, sensitive and skilled presence again.
Geena is currently on extended leave and will be back with us in November.
Our Admin Team
Phil Taylor
Director & Business Manager
Phil is not new to Territory Hands. He has been Beth’s right hand man from the beginning, but now has taken up the role of business manager. He is the man behind the scenes, ensuring our clinic runs well, has what we need to provide a great service and looks out for all our team. Phil has vast life experience which makes him a great problem solver. He is kind, funny and generous but also brings a methodical approach to all he does. Phil is foundational for the running of Territory Hands.
Jennifer O’Neill
Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (Part Time)
Accredited Hand Therapist - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Jen also was raised in the NT and brings her many years of experience to every appointment. She has a vast depth of knowledge and is passionate about getting patients back to using their hands for the things that are important to them. She loves trauma, and treating more complex injuries, thinking outside the box and going deep to find answers for her patients. Her communication is very thorough yet relaxed which means you don’t feel overwhelmed during your appointment. Jen has two lovely children and so she works part time.
Nina Pretty
Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy
Nina graduated from Physiotherapy in 2018 and has been working in both Tassie and Vic before making her way up to Darwin! She loves treating hand and upper limb injuries and has a particular interest in sport and rock-climbing related injuries. Outside of work she loves everything outdoors - running, riding and hiking, and getting out on the water. She looks forward to helping you get back to doing what you love.
Candace Coombes
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Candace has taken extended leave for a trip around Australia. We expect her back as part of our team next year.
Claire McCauley
Administration Lead