MORE ABOUT US

Kia ora, I’m Brooke — Paediatric Occupational Therapist and the creator of Freedom2Function.
I graduated from AUT in 2013 and have spent every year since working with children and families. Paediatrics has always been where my heart is.

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My passion began during nearly a decade working in a special needs school, supporting incredible children with a wide range of sensory, motor, physical, and learning differences. From there, I’ve worked across mainstream schools, special education units, private clinics, and community settings, giving me a rich understanding of how to help kids thrive in the environments that matter most to them.

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I believe every child deserves the freedom to function in their own world—whether that’s joining in at the playground, managing morning routines, learning to write, exploring new foods, or simply feeling confident in their own body. I have also completed further education in feeding and love supporting families navigating picky or selective eating.

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After noticing how limited children’s services are in the beautiful Warkworth region, I felt driven to create a warm, accessible, local service for families. Freedom2Function is the result: a place where children are celebrated, supported, and understood.