OLIVIA SIMMONS

Hello, I’m Miss Liv, and I’m thrilled to be going into my fifth year as an Occupational Therapist at Gesher. I began my OT journey in New Zealand, where I trained and worked in various mental health and school-based settings. My passion lies in helping children develop their skills through meaningful activities. I love witnessing their "lightbulb" moments when they overcome challenges and learn new strategies. I’m particularly passionate about supporting children in movement-based and sensory activities, encouraging them to get active, have fun, alongside understand and advocate for their own sensory needs. As a certified SOS Approach to Feeding Therapist, I am also dedicated to helping children explore new foods through playful methods. This year at Gesher, I’m excited to continue collaborating with parents, teachers, and teaching assistants to support children’s sensory processing needs in meaningful and functional ways, helping their OT skills flourish while ensuring they have a fun-filled experience!