Our team
Our team brings together occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy assistants and support workers, all experienced in dementia care and cognitive rehabilitation, and all chosen as much for warmth and good humour as for their qualifications.
Cheryl Miller
Occupational Therapist
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Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Diploma of Dementia Care
Cheryl has worked in dementia and neurological care for 23 years, with a particular interest in mental health, dementia support and cognitive stimulation therapy. She is trained in AMM / COPE / and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and believes in supporting people and their families through a holistic, collaborative and compassionate approach, so they can achieve their goals.
Sophie Goddard
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist BSC first class Psychology degree from Chester University, UK and a Post graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy from Bangor University, UK and registration with AHPRA.
Sophie has worked in dementia and neurological care for 13 years, with a particular interest in challenging behaviours, cognitive assessments, sensory interventions and falls prevention. She is trained in AMM, COPE, OTAGO and Behaviour Support practices, and believes every person living with dementia deserves to be understood, supported with compassion, and empowered to live a meaningful life while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Jane Zumbuhl
Occupational Therapist
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Qualified 1994, worked in mental health and various rehab roles since. Specialising in dementia over past 5 years. Particular interest in creative therapy, mindfulness. Trained in COPE. I believe in ‘what matters to you’ rather than ‘what’s the matter with you?’
Tina McGreadie
Occupational Therapist
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Bsc Occupational Therapy With over 20 years of experience, Tina McGreadie is an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist specialising in dementia care, long-term neurological conditions, and complex adult health needs, Tina has special interest in: empowerment /advocacy Carer education and support Cognitive stimulation therapy Manual handling Home safety Falls prevention Assistive technology Tina provides practical, evidence-based Occupational therapy that helps people live safer, more independent and meaningful lives. She works collaboratively with clients, families, support teams and healthcare professionals to deliver personalised, goal-focused solutions.
Layla Goodman
Occupational Therapist
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Senior Occupational Therapist, Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours.
Layla has worked in dementia and neurological care for 5 years, with particular interests in cognitive and functional assessment, stroke rehabilitation, upper-limb rehabilitation and pain management. She has completed national and international training in stroke rehabilitation, cognitive retraining and pain management, and is trained in the Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform (PRPP) System. Layla believes that a person’s actions and decisions often make sense when their experiences, environment and individual circumstances are understood, and that therapy should be holistic, compassionate and tailored to what is meaningful to the person.
Jacqui Self
Occupational Therapist / Equine Therapist
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Occupational Therapist with more than 30 years of experience, including specialist Equine Therapy training in the UK and Victoria.
Her career has taken her through disability services for children and adults, aged care, pain management, and mental health. Over the years, Jacqui has developed a deep appreciation for the many ways people adapt, heal, and find meaning through life’s challenges.
Our story
Founding
Memory Nurture began with a simple conviction: that families affected by dementia deserve support built on real understanding, not just clinical protocol. Our founder, an occupational therapist, watched a family member with memory loss respond to patient one-to-one support and saw how rare that kind of care was. She connected with John Ashby to bring the Ashby Memory Method to Western Australia, then gathered like-minded occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and therapy assistants around a model built on memory stimulation, meaningful activity and well-being support for the whole family. What began as a small, focused practice has grown into a specialist dementia service, while holding onto the same belief that quality of life improves when you intervene early and treat the person, not the condition.
Today
Today, our team supports people across metropolitan Perth, from the northern and eastern suburbs to the southern suburbs and Mandurah, living with dementia, younger onset dementia and other cognitive changes. We provide support at home, in supported accommodation and residential aged care, with telehealth extending our reach across regional and remote Western Australia and interstate.
We work alongside individuals, families, carers and referring health professionals, providing continuity through changes and transitions in care rather than simply handing people on.