Special Interests
Keana's main passion is in the pediatric and psychosocial sectors, where she brings expertise to support children, young people, and adults with complex needs. Her active pursuit of her certification in Ayres Sensory Integration is instrumental in addressing sensory processing challenges often seen in conditions such as autism and ADHD. Guided by a neurodiversity-affirmative approach, Keana aims to deliver compassionate, tailored interventions that empower clients across cognitive, physical, and psychosocial domains.
Education and experience
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Hobbies
Keana makes mindfulness and meditation an essential part of her daily routine to maintain calm and focus. She also enjoys creating social stories, which she shares on TeachersPayTeachers.
Favourite Quote
“If you decide to do something, it will be successful. And your future will be very bright!” — Job 22:28 ERV
Meet the Barmera team
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Meet the team
Cloudine Makilan
Physiotherapist
Irina Mannella
Physiotherapist
Adriel Maranan
Physiotherapist
Juvi Alicabo
Physiotherapist
Kingsley Chigbundu
Physiotherapist
Keana Balverde
Occupational Therapist
Kalsey-Anne Fear
Practice Manager
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FAQs
At your first appointment you can expect a thorough examination from our expert physio, they will ask you a number of questions regarding your condition as well as conduct a physical evaluation in order to determine the best course of treatment for you. After this, the remainder of the session will be dedicated to providing the most appropriate treatment and therapy for your condition.
Upon evaluation, our physio will provide you with an in-depth treatment plan that details the exact steps necessary for your recovery and an approximate timeframe.
Plentiful on-site parking is available at our Barmera clinic.
Yes. All our therapists are AHPRA registered and invest their time to complete post-graduate education yearly to further strengthen their education and knowledge.
Yes, you can. All our clinics are equipped with on-the-spot Hicaps payment and claims processing.
All Health First Group physiotherapists are registered NDIS providers, meaning they are able to treat self-managed, agency (NDIA) managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary.
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