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.
Bronte Cooke - Speech Pathologist
Bronte is a speech pathologist who graduated in 2023 from University of Canberra. Originally from Bathurst, Bronte relocated to Wollongong to complete her undergraduate degree before deciding to study speech pathology.
Bronte has a particular interest in supporting children with complex communication needs and clients with feeding difficulties. She values building relationships with the client to ensure therapy is fun and engaging. Additionally, she is passionate about working with parents and caregivers to support them in making decisions and developing skills to assist with their child’s communication.
When she isn’t at work, you will usually find Bronte in the kitchen cooking, spending time with her family in Bathurst, watching any sport, or going for walks along the beach.
Sand in my toes :)
Loves her dogs
Sara Stanley - Psychologist
Sara is a psychologist who is the newest addition at TTS - moving from in a busy psychology clinic in Orange but has now relocated to be closer to family. Sara has been supporting children, young people and their families since 2012 and loves to use a range of therapy approaches such as Sandtray therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, brainspotting and bio/neurofeedback.
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She is extremely passionate about mental health education and believes in empowering people to take an active part in their healing journey.
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.
Bubble blowing bookworm
Banana lover
Savannah McDonagh - Dietitian
Savannah is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who graduated from the University of Sydney in 2023 and has special interest in IBS management and disordered eating.
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Savannah is passionate about supporting children, particularly those with complex needs, and their families to live happy and healthy lives. Savannah takes an anti-diet approach to nutrition that aims to support children’s growth and development while building sustainable relationships with food.
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When she isn’t at work, Savannah enjoys running with her run club, going to see live music, and op-shopping (a little too much).
Fran Smith - Speech Pathologist
Fran graduated from Macquarie University 2020. She has been working in Sydney for the past 5 years and has recently joined the team as she wanted a sea change as she LOVES the beach. Fran has interest in play based therapy, sensory play, gestalt language processing and neuro-affirming therapy.
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When Fran isn't at work she likes being at the beach or on a hike, at pilates or listening to music with her friends.
Super Stretchy
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!