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Our Team

We are located inside the Health, Medical and Business Precinct Office 101/43 Danaher Drive South Morang 3752. 

We proudly introduce our team below, simply click on any team member to learn more about their expertise and background.

Riya Aby

Certified Practicing
Speech Pathologist

Riya Aby

Certified Practicing
Speech Pathologist
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Clare Smyth

Developmental Educator

Clare Smyth

Developmental Educator
& Speech Therapist
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Androulla Koukoulis

Psychologist

Androulla Koukoulis

Psychologist
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Amali Jayasinghe

Registered Occupational Therapist

Amali Jayasinghe

Registered Occupational Therapist
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Jacinta Kee

Registered Occupational Therapist

Jacinta Kee

Registered Occupational Therapist
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Christina Louise Schibeci

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Christina Louise Schibeci

Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Hilana
Alouani-Roby

Telehealth Speech Pathologist (Team Leader)

Hilana Alouani-Roby

Telehealth Speech Pathologist (Team Leader)
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Dareen Ouda

Speech Pathology Assistant

Androulla Koukoulis

Speech Pathology Assistant
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Joelle Medawar

Speech Therapy Assistant

Joelle Medawar

Speech Therapy Assistant
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Julia Sweeney

Speech Pathologist
(Team Leader)

Julia Sweeney

Speech Pathologist
(Team Leader)
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Amy Knights

Allied Health Assistant

Amy Knights

Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology Support
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Simone Touma

Allied Health Assistant

Simone Touma

Behavioral, Speech and Occupational Therapy
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Jade Samson

Team Leader Occupational Therapist (Telehealth)

Jade Samson

Team Leader Occupational Therapist (Telehealth)
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Amy O'Sullivan

Speech Therapy Assistant​

Amy O'Sullivan

Speech Therapy Assistant​
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Saheesa

Allied Health Assistant

Saheesa

Allied Health Assistant
Speech & Occupational Therapy
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Reta Khawajeh

Provisional Psychologist

Reta Khawajeh

Provisional Psychologist
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Carla Luci

Speech and Occupational Therapy Assistant

Carla Luci

Speech and Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Linda

Administration

Linda

Administration
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Lisa Calafiore

Administration

Lisa Calafiore

Administration
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Riya Aby

Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

As Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, I am passionate about fostering communication and language development in children. I specialise in creating a supportive, fun and engaging environment where children can develop confidence and self-advocacy skills. I aim to build strong relationships with my clients and families and collaborate together to provide a holistic and culturally safe care.  I enjoy working in all areas of Speech Pathology, particularly early language, speech sound disorders and literacy development.

Areas of expertise:

  • Early Language Intervention
  • Language Difficulties and Disorders
  • Speech Sound Difficulties and Disorders
  • Social Communication Skills
  • Developmental Delay and Disability
  • Literacy Development

Treatment Modalities:

  • Multimodal communication therapy
  • Language Stimulation
  • Play therapy
  • Parent Education and Training
  • Emotional regulation
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Clare Smyth

Developmental Educator & Speech Therapist

I have 3 children aged 16, 13 & 10 who keep me very busy! I have degrees in Primary Teaching and Disability Studies and a Postgraduate Degree in Early Childhood Teaching. I have most recently worked as a kindergarten teacher however I have also worked with children with disabilities in Residential Care and Case Management.

Areas of expertise:

  • Speech Therapy

Treatment Modalities:

  • Individual and family support and group programs 

Get to know me:

“You’ve got this”
Spanish… or French 
I’ll happily wait all day for dinner!
For being a good human.
World class chef style cooking skills
There are too many places to choose… It would have to be Iceland to experience the Northern lights. Simply stunning.
To travel around Australia and experience the history and beauty of our amazing country. 
The power to predict the correct Lottery numbers!
Reading, pilates and laughing with friends.
I love that every day is a mystery!
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Androulla​

Psychologist

Androulla is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has over 8 years experience in mental health having worked for the Department of Justice and Regulation and in private practice. 

 Androulla is committed to providing evidence based psychological interventions and is skilled in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Schema Therapy.

Treats issues such as:

Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, Post Traumatic Stress, Grief and Loss, Sleeping Issues, Weight Management, Substance Abuse Issues Work-Related Stress, Self-Esteem and Confidence Issues, Relationship Difficulties, Anger Management, Conduct Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Androulla is passionate about helping people and uses a nurturing approach when working with clients. 

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Gloria Morales Bastias

Registered Occupational Therapist

Amali has experience working with all age groups but has a keen interest in paediatric occupational therapy. She enjoys getting to know her clients to understand their story, focused on assisting them to reach their goals through meaningful and functional play therapy.

Amali is passionate about creating an empathetic and fun therapy environment to cater to each person’s individual needs.

Areas of expertise:

  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Handwriting
  • Visual perception
  • Motor planning and organizational skills
  • Attention, sensory regulation
  • Play/ social skills.

Treatment Modalities:

  • Play-based therapy
  • Sensory integration approach
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Jacinta Kee

Registered Occupational Therapist

I have been in the disability and aged care sector for almost 12 years.

My passion for children started while I was at university and I worked part time as a
paediatric support care worker.
I have since worked closely with children, adults and their caregivers within the NDIS
space.

As a registered occupational therapist, I strive to work together with allied health
professionals to achive the best outcomes for my clients and their families through
early intervention and person centred therapy.

Areas of expertise:

  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Early language intervention
  • Phonological processes
  • Language difficulties and disorders
  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Treatment Modalities:

  • Fine motor skills
  • Gross motor skills
  • Multimodal communication therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Emotional regulation
  • Self-care routines
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Christina Louise Schibeci

Occupational Therapy Assistant

I am a compassionate, caring, and enthusiastic individual, passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of not only children but their families. With experience coaching children in sports and employment in support work, I’ve developed a unique ability to adapt sessions to meet each child’s needs and goals. Currently, I am a university student studying Occupational Therapy, where I’ve had the opportunity to work with children of various diagnoses.

I bring resilience, creativity, and empathy to my practice, always striving to think outside the box and integrating personalize interventions to align with each child’s interests and strengths. My goal is to encourage meaningful engagement in children, fostering their growth and confidence in a supportive environment.

Areas of expertise:

  • Sensory regulation
  • Fine motor skills (handwriting and drawing)
  • Gross motor skills (throwing, catching, and balance)
  • Behavioural regulation
  • Communication, organisation, and routine inclusion to promote structure and independence.

Treatment Modalities:

  • Play-based therapy
  • Personalized interventions designed to support engagement, inclusion, and skill-building.
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Hilana Alouani-Roby

Telehealth Speech Pathologist (Team Leader)

Hilana is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and holds a Master of Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Sydney. Hilana also holds a Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics, and a Master of Conference Interpreting and Translation in English, French, and Arabic from the United Kingdom.

Hilana is a multilingual clinician who is committed to providing neurodivergent-affirming, client-centred, and trauma-informed practice. Hilana works with a mixed caseload, providing therapy services in the areas of speech, language, early intervention, literacy, voice, social communication, stuttering, and neurological conditions. She has a special interest in the areas of voice, motor speech disorders, and Gestalt Language Processing.

Hilana is passionate about advocacy work, having given talks in the community (Speechie Library Talks) to advocate for access to speech pathology services. Hilana is also the SPA Sydney region representative and sits in on the ACT/NSW SPA branch meetings.

Areas of expertise:

  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Early language intervention
  • Phonological processes
  • Language difficulties and disorders
  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Treatment Modalities:

  • Fine motor skills
  • Gross motor skills
  • Multimodal communication therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Emotional regulation
  • Self-care routines
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Dareen Ouda

Speech Pathology Assistant

I am a dedicated Speech Pathology Assistant with extensive experience supporting children in achieving their communication goals. I am currently pursuing a Master of Speech Pathology, building on my background in Biomedicine. 

I have a special interest in working with individuals with autism, developmental delays, and those who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Fluent in both English and Arabic, I provide culturally sensitive therapy and excel in creating inclusive environments that empower clients and their families.  

My approach emphasises collaboration, evidence-based strategies, and individualised care. I am passionate about helping clients improve their language, communication, and social skills to enhance their quality of life.

Areas of expertise:

  • Supporting clients with developmental delays, autism, and communication difficulties.
  • Therapy sessions focused on language, speech, social, and communication skills.
  • Providing therapy in both English and Arabic to support culturally diverse clients.
  • Implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies.

Treatment Modalities:

  • Multimodal communication therapy
  • Speech Sound Difficulties
  • Play-based therapy 
  • Literacy skills
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Joelle Medawar

Speech Therapy Assistant

Currently in my third year of studying speech therapy at AC. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from RMIT. I chose speech therapy to enhance children’s communication with peers, adults and parents.

I am a cat lover with two adorable feline companions and I am so excited about my upcoming wedding and my new life.

Areas of expertise:

  • Speech Therapy
  • Treatment effectiveness: 100% Success in delivering interventions
  • Fun and exciting sessions: Providing variety of activities and toys.
  • Provide reports: Provide session reports about what has happened in every session.

Treatment Modalities:

  • Helping clients to develop or regain communication skills for daily activities and communication.
  • Focus on developing awareness of sounds and sound patterns in words.
  • AAc – Involves the use of devices, visuals of communication boards to support or replace verbal communication for clients with severe communication impairments.
  • Cognitive communication therapy: Targets difficulties with memory, problem solving and attention.
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Areas of expertise:

  • Speech Therapy
  • Treatment effectiveness: 100% Success in delivering interventions
  • Fun and exciting sessions: Providing variety of activities and toys.
  • Provide reports: Provide session reports about what has happened in every session.

Julia Sweeney

Speech Pathology - Team Leader

Julia is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a Master of Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Sydney. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Newcastle.

She is a neurodivergent-affirming clinician who is passionate about delivering evidence-based, client- and family-centred care. Julia works primarily with a paediatric caseload, supporting children across a range of areas including early intervention, language, speech, literacy, social communication, fluency, and multimodal communication.

Julia values building strong, collaborative relationships with her clients and their families. She finds great fulfilment in working closely with them throughout their therapy journey and takes pride in witnessing their growth, development, and progress over time.
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Amy Knights

Allied Health Assistant

Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology Support

Amy Knights is a dedicated Allied Health Assistant specialising in Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology support. With a warm, client-centred approach, she works under the guidance of qualified therapists to assist children and individuals in achieving their functional, developmental, and communication goals.

Amy brings over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness sector and is currently completing her Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling. Her background includes qualifications in NLP, Time Line Therapy™, Clinical Hypnotherapy, yoga, and trauma-informed practices giving her a unique ability to support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and nervous system resilience in a gentle and grounded way.

In her current role, Amy provides therapy-informed support across a range of treatment modalities, including:

  • Play-based learning and fine/gross motor development
  • Sensory regulation and daily living skills
  • Speech sound production, expressive/receptive language, and AAC
  • Social communication and confidence-building activities

As a mother of one, Amy values connection, trust, and empowerment in every interaction. Her calm, nurturing presence makes her a valued part of any multidisciplinary team, and she is passionate about helping children and families thrive.

How I Can Support Your Child

In my role as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Speech Pathology Assistant, I work closely with therapists to help children grow, learn, and shine in their own unique way. Here’s how I can support your child’s development:

In Occupational Therapy Sessions:

  • Helping your child build stronger hands and bodies for activities like drawing, writing, dressing, and playing
  • Supporting daily routines such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, or using cutlery
  • Using fun, play-based activities to improve balance, coordination, and motor skills
  • Gently guiding your child through calming strategies for emotions and sensory needs
  • Encouraging independence, confidence, and a “cand o” attitude

In Speech and Language Sessions:

  • Helping your child speak clearly and express themselves
  • Playing games and using stories or pictures to support language development and understanding
  • Practising listening, turn taking, and social skills in a fun and friendly way
  • Supporting your child’s confidence to communicate at their own pace
  • Making learning enjoyable, safe, and empowering

The Extra Support I Bring:

  • A warm, nurturing approach that honours each child’s emotions, energy, and rhythm
  • Gentle mindfulness and movement tools to help your child feel calm and focused
  • A strong belief that every child has their own spark and my job is to help them let it shine

Treatment Modalities I Use in My Role

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) and Speech Pathology Assistant (SPA), I work under the guidance of qualified therapists to deliver goal-oriented, child-friendly support. My approach is playful, practical, and grounded in developmental care.

Occupational Therapy Modalities:

  • Play-Based Therapy: Using games and hands-on activities to build motor skills, problem-solving, and confidence
  • Sensory Integration Strategies: Helping children understand and regulate their sensory experiences (e.g., sound, touch, movement)
  • Fine and Gross Motor Activities: Supporting skills like handwriting, scissor use, climbing, and balance
  • Self-Care Practice: Guiding routines such as dressing, brushing teeth, and using cutlery
  • Visual Supports & Task Breakdown: Using picture schedules or step-by-step aids to support independence

Speech Pathology Modalities:

  • Articulation Practice: Helping children produce clear sounds through repetition and fun exercises
  • Language Enrichment Activities: Supporting vocabulary growth, sentence building, and following instructions
  • AAC Support (Augmentative and Alternative Communication): Using visuals, devices, or signs to support communication
  • Social Communication Games: Encouraging turn-taking, eye contact, and understanding of social cues
  • Storytelling, Songs & Rhymes: Engaging children in language through rhythm and repetition

Additional Approaches I Draw From:

  • Mindfulness & Breathwork: Simple calming tools to help children feel safe and focused
  • Trauma-Informed Support: Creating predictable, nurturing environments where every child feels seen and respected
  • Strengths-Based Encouragement: Focusing on what children can do and helping them grow from there
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Simone Touma

Allied Health Assistant

I’m a 23 year old who has recently completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences and is now eager to pursue a Master of Occupational Therapy.

My love for Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy began when my younger cousin was diagnosed with Autism. I would often take her to her sessions and witnessing her progress over time was truly inspiring.

It made me realise how incredibly rewarding this field is, and I became determined to help transform the lives of children. I want to support them in their growth, help them succeed in everyday tasks, and boost their confidence along the way.

Areas of expertise:

  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Early language intervention 
  • Language difficulties and disorders 
  • Developmental delays

Treatment Modalities:

  • Fine motor skills 
  • Gross motor skills 
  • Play therapy 
  • Emotional regulation 
  • Self-care routines
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Jade Samson

Team Leader Occupational Therapist (Telehealth)

Hi! I’m Jade! I’m an Occupational Therapist who’s passionate about helping kids and teens build confidence, independence, and trust in their bodies.

My background blends paediatric OT with a strong foundation in movement and sensory regulation. I’ve worked across schools, homes, and clinics, and I love finding practical, creative ways to support each child’s unique strengths, especially when it comes to emotional regulation, attention, and functional life skills.

I take a holistic approach that considers the whole child, their sensory profile, routines, interests, environment, and nervous system, so we can create strategies that truly support day-to-day life (and don’t just work in a therapy room).

Outside of OT, so you’ll often find me outside, doing handstands or playing with my dog Luna.

Areas of expertise:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
  • Early intervention and developmental delays
  • Movement-based therapy and strategies

Treatment Modalities:

  • Functional play-based therapy
  • Fine and gross motor development
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Self-care routines (toileting, dressing, feeding)
  • Parent collaboration and practical home strategies
I’m excited to be working with your family and look forward to supporting your child’s growth in a way that’s meaningful and sustainable.
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Amy O'Sullivan

Speech Therapy Assistant​

I’m a dog Mum of a beautiful 5-year-old French Bulldog and very proud aunty. I hold my diploma in Early childhood development. My passion for working with children who are nurodiverse drives from having a niece who has ASD. Aswell as my experience in the Early childhood sector working alongside a lot of nurodivergent children. Their way of seeing the world is interesting and something I think everyone needs to learn and know about. I also love watching the growth and development of a child who gains confidence within themselves to be who they truly are around others once they have had a bit of help in understanding they are allowed to be themself.

Areas of expertise:

  • Speech Therapy

Treatment Modalities:

  • Helping clients with speech sound
  • Helping develop clients communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cognitive development
  • Understand patterns
  • Word and spelling development
  • Reading development
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Saheesa

Allied Health Assistant (Speech & Occupational Therapy)

I am a dedicated and compassionate Allied Health Assistant, currently in my third year of studying Biomedicine. My interest in healthcare was shaped by personal experiences supporting loved ones with developmental delays, ADHD, and autism. These moments inspired a deep passion for both Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology, fields that merge scientific knowledge with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives.

What I value most about this, is the chance to support children as they build essential life and communication skills. I’m especially passionate about creating inclusive, encouraging environments where every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to reach their potential.

I bring a flexible and responsive approach to every session, tailoring strategies to meet each child’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Whether through play-based learning, structured routines, or focused communication support, I aim to make every interaction engaging, purposeful, and positive.

Areas of expertise:

  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Early language intervention
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Social and emotional development

Treatment Modalities:

  • Fine and gross motor skill development
  • Play-based therapy
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Self-care routines
  • Communication and social skills support
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Reta Khawajeh

Provisional Psychologist

As a recent graduate, I am a dedicated and compassionate provisional psychologist currently completing my internship. I value creating a warm, safe, and inclusive space where clients of all ages can feel comfortable to explore their challenges and build on their strengths. I strive to work alongside my clients to help them grow, build confidence, and work towards meaningful change, tailoring each session to their unique needs.

Areas of expertise:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  •  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Anxiety & emotional regulation
  • Social skills development

Treatment Modalities:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychological Assessments (e.g., ADHD, Autism)
  • School-based observations
  • Parent coaching & co-regulation
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Carla Luci

Speech and Occupational Therapy Assistant

I am full of energy and have been working with additional needs children for 5 years. My passion and curiosity grew around disability when I found out my sister was hearing impaired. Watching her go through school and try to learn made me want to help her and learn how to adjust things to her needs. This grew inspiration inside me to branch out further.

Areas of expertise:

  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Early language intervention 
  • Phonological processes 
  • Language difficulties and disorders 
  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Treatment Modalities:

  • Fine motor skills
  • Gross motor skills
  • Multimodal communication therapy 
  • Play therapy 
  • Emotional regulation 
  • Self-care routines
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Linda

Administration

Making a difference in the lives of others has always been a passion of mine.

Supporting clients, staff, and management @ YJT gives me the opportunity to realize this passion.

In the short time I’ve been with YJT, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the amazing results of all the hard work everyone puts into supporting the clients.

When I’m not enjoying time with awesome family and friends or babysitting my adorable grandchild, hobbies of mine include cooking, numerology, spiritual art drawings, reading, writing and basically anything creative that I can get the time to enjoy! I also love getting out in nature & going camping with family and friends.

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Lisa Calafiore

Administration

I am a proud mother of two daughters and a passionate Carlton supporter with a love for AFL football. With over 10 years of experience in administration, I have recently returned to the workforce now that my children are in school. I find joy in witnessing children’s growth and development, which is why working at Your Journey Therapy is so fulfilling. Seeing children thrive and become the best versions of themselves brings me great satisfaction. As the friendly face at reception, I am here to assist you from the moment you walk in.

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