Our Team

Our team of therapists work closely together to provide an integrated approach to patient care.

team1 Carla Bingham  (Occupational/Hand Therapist) M.A.H.T.A
(Director/Principal)
Carla graduated from the University of Queensland in 1989 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and gained her hand therapy accreditation with the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA)  in 2007.  She has had 20 years experience in management of hand and upper limb conditions.  Before establishing Gold Coast Hand Therapy in 2001, Carla was the Assistant Director of Occupational Therapy at the Gold Coast Hospital, managing the hands caseload and was the senior OT of Rehabilitation Services.  Carla guest lectures at Southern Cross University and is committed to the ongoing development of the hand therapy profession.  She is currently the Membership Secretary for the Management Committee of the AHTA.
taryn Taryn Lester  (Physiotherapist)
Taryn graduated from La Trobe University (Melbourne) in 1999 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.  She worked for six years in various acute hospital settings in Melbourne and the United Kingdom before moving to the Gold Coast in 2005.  She has been a dedicated member of GCHT team since February 2006.  Taryn also has training in Western Acupuncture (Dry Needling) which is a beneficial adjunct therapy for the management of soft tissue and over-use injuries of the upper limb.  Taryn is an Associate Member of the AHTA and will soon achieve her full accreditation.
team4 Kate Thorn   (Occupational/Hand Therapist) M.A.H.T.A.
Kate graduated from the University of Queensland in 2006 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.  She has had experience in hospital, community and private practice settings.  Kate joined the Gold Coast Hand Therapy team in 2007 and is committed to professional development.  Kate is a hand therapist with full membership to the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
rebecca Rebecca Connors   (Occupational/Hand Therapist) M.A.H.T.A.
Rebecca graduated from the University of Queensland in 2005 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and commenced work at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on the acute wards where she gained experience in Hand Therapy, along with Plastics, Orthopaedics, Burns and General Rehabilitation.  Rebecca joined the Gold Coast Hand Therapy team in 2010 and is a hand therapist with full membership to the Australian Hand Therapy Association. 
emma Emma Thomsen (Occupational/Hand Therapist) M.A.H.T.A
Emma graduated from the University of Queensland in 2004 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Emma has specialised in the field of Hand Therapy since graduation, and has experience in hospital and private practice settings. She became a member of the Gold Coast Hand Therapy team in 2006 and has recently returned after working in Brisbane for two years.  She is a hand therapist with full membership to the Australian Hand Therapy Association. 
team2 Debbie Haworth
Financial Controller / Accounts Management
Debbie is a qualified book keeper who manages our accounts and reception.