Brooke Barker

Brooke Barker is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently working at Enabled Designs since November 2023, focusing on community occupational therapy interventions that include complex assistive technology and home modifications. Prior to this role, Brooke served as an Occupational Therapist at Therapy 4 Life and Everyday Independence, where the emphasis was on empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently through an interdisciplinary approach. Brooke's earlier experience includes working as a Wheelchair and Seating Therapist at Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai Auckland, providing mobility solutions for wheelchair users, and as an Occupational Therapist at ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand. Brooke began in the healthcare field as a Healthcare Assistant at Waitematā District Health Board. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy from Auckland University of Technology, completed in 2019, and attendance at Whangaparaoa College from 2010 to 2016.