Restore Hand Therapy
Compassionate Clinical Excellence
We provide specialised treatment of all hand and elbow and arm injuries and issues such as pain, trauma, post surgery rehab, upper limb dysfunction, sport and work injuries, we also provide custom splinting, ergonomic and joint protection programs, arthritis care and simple wound and scar management plus more.
About Restore Hand Therapy
Restore Hand therapy is a Private Occupational Therapy Practice providing exceptional and compassionate HAND THERAPY. Restore Hand therapy was established in 2018, operating from Restore Allied Health in Central Ballarat.
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Do you have private health cover with extras for Occupational Therapy?
We can process payments for most insurers including TAC, DVA, Medicare and EPC (Enhanced Primary Care).
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​We accept Workcover referrals however we do not invoice insurers. Payment for services must be made on the day of treatment. We will provide necessary receipts for clients to claim reimbursement from employers or insurers.
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A referral is not required unless you are a WorkCover, TAC, DVA or EPC patient.
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COVID-19 POLICY
If you, or a close contact h has been instructed to self isolate or be tested, please ring the clinic on 5303 0333 to make alternative arrangements for treatment.
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Our practice has implemented changes to our procedures for making appointments and entering our building, which is in line with recommendations from The Victorian Department of Health.
These new procedures are in place to ensure the best ongoing care for all our patients and staff, to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, please contact The Department of Health Hotline Service on 1800 675 398.
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Headache
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Loss of smell
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Fever
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Cough
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Sore Throat
We offer Telehealth consults for all patients who do not wish to attend the practice for a physical consult. These appointments can be booked online by visiting www.restorehands.com.au or by contacting the clinic on 5303 0333.
All of our staff members have completed the Infection Control Training through The Department of Health Victoria.
For the most up to date information and state policies surrounding the Coronavirus please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Our Team
Jennifer Kaess
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
B.OT
Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded but the AHTA
Dip Appl Sci (P&O)
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT USA)
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Jen has been practicing Hand therapy for more than 25 years. She has achieved the highest clinical recognition of her skills by achieving Accredited Hand Therapy status (AHTA) and the internationally recognised Certified Hand Therapy designation (USA). She is passionate about working with her patients to achieve their goals in a compassionate and connected, evidence based way. She is a master at keeping you chatting and distracted while working on your hand and arm. She sustained a serious wrist fracture when she was living and working as a Hand Therapist in the USA. This has given her a unique perspective of the anxiety, pain, frustration and need for patience, that an injury to the hand means in your life.
When not at work, Jen enjoys cooking for her family and friends. You will often find home-made treats at Restore, for all to enjoy. She wishes she had more time for pottery and loves to travel, but Ballarat will always be her home.
Renee Rock
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
B.OT
Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the AHTA
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT USA)
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Renee has been an Occupational Therapist for more than 20 years, working in Australia and the UK before finding her passion in Hand Therapy 14 years ago. Renee has received her Certified Hand Therapy certification (USA) and is an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the AHTA). It is the combined art and science of hand therapy and especially the intricate hand function that continually inspires Renee. She loves learning about the brain and the intricate relationship with the hand. She also has a keen interest in wrist rehab. Renee is passionate about health and wellbeing and assisting patients to return to all things they love following their hand injury or disability.
Fiona Orton
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Fiona is a valued and valuable member of the Restore team but currently she is working in Research and is not seeing patients at Restore. We are very proud of her continued efforts to progress our knowledge and skills in Hand Therapy. We all will benefit from her work.
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B.OT (Hons)
Accredited Hand Therapist as awarded by the AHTA
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT USA)
Grad.Cert. Wound Management
Fee loves anatomy and is grateful to have found her niche applying this knowledge within hand therapy early in her OT career. For the past 17 years she has worked hard at learning her craft and is now an Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) and Certified Hand Therapist (USA). In her spare time Fee decorates crazy birthday cakes for her kids and family, and always has something going on her crochet hook. It's partly because of her own passions she understands just how important our hands are and how much injury and illness can affect what we can do with them. Fee will do everything she can to help restore your hand function and get you back to your passions as quickly as possible.
Our Opening Hours
Please note; our clinic is unable to offer face to face treatment on
Feb 15, 16, and 17 due to the Stage 4 lockdown
Telehealth is available.
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
After Hours By Appointment
Contact Us
10 Errard ST N
Ballarat, Victoria, 3350
03 5303 0333