Who you’ll be working with
Encore OT is a sole practice founded and run by Kerry Pearce, an experienced occupational therapist specialising in home-based care for older Australians. You’ll always know who you’re working with, and that matters.
Kerry Pearce, Occupational Therapist
Kerry graduated as an Occupational Therapist more than 40 years ago, working in various clinical settings across the community, hospital, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors. After a successful “second” career in senior leadership, Kerry returned to her clinical roots to found Encore OT. Occupational Therapy is where her love of people and her passion for providing a quality, personalised service were born.
Kerry is kind, clever, and easy to talk to. She listens, explains things clearly, and always puts people first. She works with clients, families, aged care providers, and other healthcare workers to ensure everyone understands the plan.
Kerry brings a rare blend of life experience, clinical precision, creativity, and heartfelt care to every interaction. Her clinical expertise spans complex neurological rehabilitation, aged care, home modifications, and assistive technology, always grounded in current evidence and clear communication.
She also loves learning new things and finding creative ways to solve problems.
“Encore” means much more than a second act — it’s a celebration of continued growth, a return to what matters, and a chance to do things with even greater clarity. It’s where curiosity and experience meet!
For Kerry, Encore OT is a way to support people in a kind and thoughtful way. It’s about honouring each person’s story, finding smart solutions, and making life better in meaningful ways.
Kerry’s qualifications and credentials
Kerry’s Occupational Therapy credentials (the important stuff!):
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Master of Occupational Therapy (Contemporary Practice)
- Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
- Member of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA)
- Assistive Technology Practitioner (ARATA)
- Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA) No. OCC000210236
Other credentials:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Associate Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM)
- Certified Health Service Manager (ACHSM)
- Certified Community Director (Institute of Community Directors Australia)
“I’ve done many different things in my career, but you’ll never take the OT out of me! Occupational Therapy has helped make me the person and practitioner I am today.”