Meet the Team

Kjirsten Magnuson

Kjirsten graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from The University of Washington in the United States and is an AHPRA-registered occupational therapist. She has worked in paediatric, hospital, and community settings in the US and Australia. She has experience working with people across the lifespan, with a focus on adolescents and adults with multiple needs. Kjirsten values maintaining curiosity and flexibility in her practice. Kjirsten’s strong skills in communication, report writing, and creative intervention planning ensure goals are met and clients regain quality of life. Kjirsten is passionate about reaching goals through partnership with her clients and other stakeholders. She enjoys working within multidisciplinary teams and developing client-centred, holistic interventions.

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Areas of practice:

• ​Complex and multiple disability

• Sensory assessment and intervention

• Emotional regulation

• Neuroaffirming practice

• Trauma-Informed practice

• Housing assessments and reporting

• Motivational Interviewing​​​

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Jasmine Reid

Jasmine graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Griffith University. She is passionate about wholistic, client centred, neuro-affirming intervention, and building meaningful connections with clients, their families, and the broader community.  She believes in the importance of early intervention and supporting people to make the most of the life that they live.

Jasmine has experience supporting people with a range of goals and diagnoses, including neurodiversity, mental illness, trauma backgrounds, experience with the justice system, substance use, and physical health issues. Within the diverse community of northern Melbourne, Jasmine also has experience supporting culturally and linguistically diverse peoples, First Nations peoples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Jasmine does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” model, adapting her practice to suit the individual needs of the people she supports.

Areas of practice:

• Complex and multiple disability

• Adolescent and adult

• Functional assessment and intervention

• Mental health

• Neuroaffirming practice

• Trauma-Informed practice

• Sensory assessment and intervention

• Emotional regulation

• Forensic clients

• LGBTQIA+ 

Todd Volmari

Todd provides administrative, IT, and business support for Ripple Allied Health. Todd loves to play sport, woodwork, keep up with the latest tech, and build applications in his spare time.

Lily Jass

Lily graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University and has extensive experience working within NDIS and community settings. She provides holistic, neuroaffirming and trauma-informed care, working collaboratively with individuals, families and support networks to support participation, independence and wellbeing. 

Lily is passionate about supporting adults to live more independently, build confidence in their daily living skills, and engage in meaningful everyday activities. Her approach is warm, collaborative and person-centred, with a strong focus on building genuine therapeutic relationships. This enables her to understand the individual needs of her clients and support practical outcomes that align with their goals. Her strong attention to detail supports thorough assessments, clear recommendations and therapy that addresses the strengths and support needs of each client.

Lily is particularly interested in supporting adults with intellectual disability, neurodivergence, hoarding behaviours, and degenerative conditions.

Areas of Practice

• Therapeutic support for participation and independent living skills

• Support with navigating changes in function and daily living needs

• Sensory assessment and intervention

• Neuroaffirming and trauma-informed practice

• Assistive technology assessment and prescription

• Minor home modifications to improve safety and accessibility

• Functional Capacity Assessments

• Housing assessments

Anna Rutherford

Anna is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist who graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

Anna has diverse experience supporting individuals across inpatient, rehabilitation, and community settings in Melbourne and London. This experience has developed her strong understanding of the holistic factors that can impact occupational performance and functional independence. She applies this knowledge to identify practical, person-centred solutions that support quality of life and meaningful goal achievement. Anna values clear communication and building strong therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and support networks.

Anna enjoys working with a broad range of clients and has particular interests in neurological conditions, assistive technology prescription, carer training, and individualised intervention.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys travelling, discovering great food and wine, and spending time with her family and her much loved Cocker Spaniel, Pepper.