Lying Positioning 101 (Wellington)

Medifab Academy: Lying & Positioning Wellington - Venue to be announced

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Overview:

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring sleep positioning supports and their role in preventing postural asymmetry. We'll discuss the mechanisms behind postural changes and the importance of maintaining a comfortable, supported posture day and night.

Through practical exercises, you'll gain experience in assessing, trialling, and implementing supportive lying systems, covering goal setting, observation, intervention, and review.

Hands-on practice will help you understand different lying support properties and provide tips for selecting the right product for each situation. We’ll then apply our learning through case studies and hands-on system setup, building confidence and deepening product knowledge.

About our Presenters:

Ana's Bio:

Occupational Therapist, Product Consultant - Medifab

Ana trained as an Occupational Therapist in Brazil, gaining experience in adult and paediatric rehabilitation, neuro-paediatrics, and housing assessments. After relocating to Aotearoa in 2016, she developed a passion for mobility solutions, specialising in wheelchair seating and gaining a deep understanding of the New Zealand health system and ACC.

Ana now works closely with wheelchair therapists, helping them find the best seating solutions for their clients. She also assists with seating assessments, funding applications, and bridging the gap between end users and health services. Ana is dedicated to improving clients' quality of life, believing that treatment strategies should be guided by the experiences and goals of the client and their whanāu.

Claire's Bio:

Occupational Therapist, Clinic Specialist - Medifab

Claire Grey is a Clinic Specialist with a knack for creative problem-solving, particularly when it comes to complex seating challenges. After qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in the early 2000s, Claire gained extensive experience in the UK and Australia, working with hospitals, community teams, and NGOs focused on spinal cord injuries and rehabilitation. She also worked with children with complex needs and a UK charity supporting youngsters with significant mobility challenges.

Relocating to New Zealand over a decade ago, Claire quickly became a leading expert in seating and posture, joining our team in a role created specifically for her. Today, she works closely with therapists and clients, offering practical solutions and advising on funding options and available equipment. Claire is also pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, all while passionately advocating for social equity and equal opportunities for all.