MEET THE TEAM
Roisin Glover - Director & Speech Pathologist
Roisin is the Director and Senior Speech Pathologist here at The Thrive Spot. After graduating as a Speech Pathologist in 2011 from the University of Sydney, she relocated to Wollongong and has been fortunate to work in public, private and non-government organisations with the region.
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Along the way, she developed a special interest in complex communication needs and began to specialise in AAC assessment and prescription as well as feeding difficulties in children.
She started The Thrive Spot so that she could continue her passion of supporting complex communicators and their families as well as support her own growing family’s needs – Roisin is the mum to 4 children!
Disney obsessed!!!
When she isn’t at work, she loves:
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Being at home with her husband (Michael aka The Thrive Spot’s Practice Manager) and their four children – Matthew, Elizabeth, Patrick and Eloise
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Cooking especially baking yummy treats which don’t last long in her household
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Swimming even in winter
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ANYTHING DISNEY!!!!
Woodfire pizza lover
Michael Glover - Director, Practice Manager, Chiropractor
Co-director, Chiropractor, business and accounts manager, and toy doctor. If it needs doing at The Thrive Spot and it isn’t speech therapy, Michael is your man!
Michael graduated from Macquarie University in 2012 with his Masters of Chiropractic, before working as a chiropractor for several years. Michael moved into physiotherapy working in aged care a few years later, where he worked until mid 2022 and joined The Speech Spot team.
Michael is passionate about helping The Thrive Spot clients and their families, and is always more than happy to speak with you about any questions or enquiries you may have, making the whole process as easy and straight-forward as possible. After going through the therapy journey as a parent with his youngest son, Michael retrained in the field of paediatric chiro, specifically in the fields of retained primitive reflexes and sensory and emotional regulation.
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When he is not doing Rubik's cubes in the office with Snailey you can find Michael standing on his balcony serving Friday night dinner from the pizza oven or working on the DIY man-cave home improvements.
Mr Green Thumb
David Hilton - Speech Pathologist
David graduated as a Speech Pathologist from the University of Newcastle in 2023. He recently relocated to Wollongong with his partner Ly and they had their first baby arrive in early 2024!
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David has a strong interest in making therapy fun for children along with educating and engaging parents on the way. His goal is ensuring children have literacy skills to participate in classroom activities by helping boost speech and language skills to enable children to make friends and have fun.
When he isn’t at work, you will find David somewhere outdoors enjoying activities such as boating and fishing, snorkelling and surfing, gardening (qualified horticulturist), travelling and eating exotic foods.
Bubble blowing bookworm
Morgan Czartowski - Occupational Therapist
Morgan graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 2016 from University of Canberra and has since developed a special interest in sensory processing and making therapy engaging and fun! ​She recently relocated to the Illawarra with partner Brandon and their two daughters Maeve and Primrose.
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When Morgan is not at work, she loves to curl up with a good book and coffee, spending time outdoors with her family or going for walks on the beach and collecting shells with her girls.
I love funky earrings
Sharon Leenders - Speech Pathologist
Sharon graduated as a Speech Pathologist in 2024. She was inspired to have a change in profession after working with speech pathologists while working as a case worker locally in a non government family support service. ​
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Sharon has a strong interest in neuroaffirming therapy especially educating and supporting parents along the way. As a mum herself, she recognises the everyday juggle parents face and strives to make therapy strategies and suggestions easy to implement.
You will always find a Sodaly bottle on Sharon's desk and a funky playful pair of earrings in her ears.
👟 Fast feet, big fun!
Rhianon Kovac - Speech Pathologist
​Rhianon graduated in 2024 with a Masters of Speech Pathology after previously completing a Bachelors Degree in Health Science. While studying, she worked locally as a Speech Pathologist Allied Health Assistant and loved working with clients in schools and in the community.
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Rhianon loves to make sessions fun and aims to follow a client's lead to help them feel comfortable and to support their engagement and regulation in sessions.
When she isn’t at work, you will find Rhianon playing soccer, reading a good book, going on walks with her dog and being outdoors with her family.
Splash. Smile. Repeat.
Cody De Bono - Speech Pathologist
​Cody graduated as a Speech Pathologist from the University of Western Sydney in 2024 and is so excited to be back at The Thrive Spot after completing one of her student placements at the clinic.
Before becoming a Speech Pathologist, Cody worked as a swim instructor with children of all ages for 5 years. From her studies and this experience, she knows the importance of play and engagement and the power these have in achieving goals.
She loves a morning coffee whilst driving to work and when she isn’t at work, you will find Cody somewhere outdoors enjoying things like camping and campfires, visiting her family and friends and watching/playing a variety of sports!
Cat Lover
Teihana Gardener - Client Care Support
Teihana studied a certificate IV in Community Services, and prior to this worked as a disability support worker for 3 years. She has now completed a Certificate III in Business Administration and is enjoying being apart of The Thrive Spot team. She is the friendly smiley face as you walk through the door.
When Teihana isn't at work she loves spending time with her family, friends and especially her cat, Willow. She also enjoys playing video games and going for walks in the sunshine.
Our team are constantly learning and developing new skills to make sure we stay at the forefront of therapies for you children...how cool is that!
We are always on the hunt for amazing Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists to join our team. We encourage new graduates and experienced therapists to get in touch below!