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.
Morgan Pitches
Clinical Lead & Occupational Therapist
Accredited Hand Therapist - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Morgan is dedicated to making a difference. She is diligent in her pursuit of knowledge to help her clients make the best recovery they possibly can. She also understands the need for the whole person to be taken into consideration in order to provide treatment specific just for them. Morgan is an incredibly hard worker and is always ready to lend a hand. She makes our clinic a great place to be.
Candace Coombes
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Candace is the most recent comer to our team. She has a number of years experience in paediatric occupational therapy and now joins our team to specialise in hand therapy. Candace strengthens our team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists here at Territory Hands. She is quietly enthusiastic, is warm and welcoming and already great at splinting.
Olivia Davison
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Associate Member - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Olivia joins our team part time, bringing her wealth of hand therapy experience in both public and private practice. Having started her hand therapy journey as a student in WA she has worked in both big and small teams until she moved to Darwin a year ago. Here she enjoys hosting visitors from down south, and exploring the Top End. She loves complex injuries and tricky scenarios and is a breath of fresh air in our clinic.
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
Associate Hand Therapist - Australian Hand Therapy Association
Jen 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. 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.
Joel Valentine
Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy
Member Australian Physiotherapy Association; Associate AHTA member
Joel is a fundamental part of our clinical team. He brings a calm, open, quiet presence to the practice and is very easy to talk to. His natural curiosity fuels his learning in hand therapy as well as in life. He is an avid tennis player and loves being active. He is joining the Alice Springs service along with Morgan and Beth in 2025.
Peta Burton
Physiotherapist - Hand Therapy
Member Australian Physiotherapy Association
Peta is a recent graduate physiotherapist having previously gained amazing experience in different careers. Her side step into physio required dedication and determination which she brings in spades to her work. She loves helping people and she loves learning. Peta has many other skills, one of which is photography (and has her own photography business) as well as outdoor life. We welcome Peta to our team.
Hannah Mitchell
Administration Officer
Hannah is one of our lovely admin team members. She is bright and warm, with a smile to welcome anyone into the clinic. After a year full time, Hannah moved to part time work as she started her studies in Occupational Therapy from March2025. She remains a great resource for our other admin staff.
Dana Batista
Administration Officer
The lovely Dana has joined our admin team full time. She is a happy, enthusiastic and dedicated person who is ready to help anyone - on the phone or in person. Dana is a local of Darwin and already has taken on different tasks at the front desk and in the background. Welcome Dana to our team!
Georgia Day
Administration Officer
Georgia is a beautiful, caring, happy person and compliments our awesome admin team. You will see Georgia at the front desk, ready to look after any person who comes in our doors, even when she doesn’t have the answer to some questions. She is a quick learner and eager to do a great job welcoming and caring for people coming to Territory Hands.