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About Rachel (she/her)

Create Vitality founder

Known for being respectful and down-to-earth, people often tell Rachel that her super power is helping people feel safe to be themselves. Her unique programs blend her extensive clinical and managerial experience in the mental health and community sectors with the latest neuroscience and bucketfuls of compassion, to deliver tailor made practical strategies that can be used by the whole family.

Rachel is committed to supporting Autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent parents and families raising neurodivergent children with practical strategies that can weave into their everyday lives in a way that respects their individual needs so that they can;

● Find relief from stress, exhaustion and overwhelm;

● Feel safe in their own bodies;

● Create environments that foster safety and connection;

● Develop daily rhythms and routines that respect capacity;

●  Have more time and energy for the things they love;

● Confidently advocate for what matters to them.

When Rachel isn’t working as an OT, you can find her practising Qigong, reminiscing about her days as a D-grade rock star, attempting to garden, kicking the footy and chasing after her 2 spirited boys.

Rachel Stefaniak is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist and IICT accredited Qigong Facilitator, with more than 20 years experience supporting parents and families navigating the health and community systems.

She understands that being thrown into a world of appointments, jargon and opinions, can weigh heavy on the hearts of parents and children alike, and leaves many families feeling exhausted and overwhelmed.

Rachel offers strengths based, collaborative support for parents and families looking for  more ease and confidence in daily living.

Want to work with Create Vitality?

To refer to Create Vitality for occupational therapy, or to get in touch about self guided programs or clinical supervision, simply email support@createvitality.com.au or complete the contact form and a member of the team will be in touch to follow up.

Please note Create Vitality currently has limited availability for new referrals.