Our Team
Passionate, multilingual therapists supporting families across Sydney.
Meet Our Therapists
At SPOT Allied Health, our leadership team brings together clinical expertise, cultural understanding, and a passion for helping families thrive.
Co-Founder & Director
Vanessa Tsang
Senior Speech Pathologist, BSpPath, CPSP
Vanessa is an experienced speech pathologist with a warm, family-centred approach, supporting children and families with compassion and evidence-based care.
"As a Hong Kong-born, Australian-trained speech pathologist, Vanessa deeply understands the pivotal role that language and culture play in the therapeutic journey. In Sydney's diverse community, she serves not only as a clinical professional but also as a vital bridge between families and the healthcare system. Her ability to provide services in Cantonese, English, or Mandarin creates a natural, supportive communication environment, ensuring that parents feel truly heard and understood throughout every stage of their child's therapy."
Key Highlights:
🎓 Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) – Speech Pathology Australia
🎓 Hanen Certified – More Than Words® Program, supporting young children develop social communication skills, including those on the autism spectrum
🌏 Specialisation – Speech delays, autism, social communication needs, and swallowing difficulties
🗣 Trainer & Educator – Delivered training to aged care kitchen staff and care teams on implementing the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework for safe mealtime practices
🗣 Presenter & Community Educator – Delivered staff skill enhancement workshops, parent education seminars, and day care staff training sessions at CASS (Chinese Australian Services Society)
🌏 Multilingual Communication Skills – Born in Hong Kong, trained in Australia, fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and conversational in Thai.
Families value Vanessa's ability to make therapy engaging, practical, and meaningful — helping children progress while supporting parents every step of the way.
Co-Founder & Director
Ivan Ip
Ivan transforms everyday challenges into practical, goal-focused therapy. He supports individuals of all ages with sensory needs, attention difficulties, emotional regulation, and daily living skills—always making sessions engaging, personalised, and meaningful.
"With a robust academic foundation in Psychology from the Australian National University followed by specialized training in Occupational Therapy at the University of Sydney, Ivan brings a unique, multifaceted perspective to his clinical practice. He understands that behind every functional challenge lies a complex interplay of emotional and neurological factors. By bridging the gap between psychological theory and practical occupational interventions, Ivan empowers his clients to navigate their daily environments with newfound confidence and autonomy."
Key Highlights:
🎓 Registered Occupational Therapist in both Australia (AHPRA) and Hong Kong
🎓 Master of Occupational Therapy – University of Sydney
🎓 Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Psychology) – Australian National University
🗣 Presenter & Community Educator – Delivered staff skill enhancement workshops, parent education seminars, and day care staff training sessions at CASS (Chinese Australian Services Society)
🏆 Certified in DIR® Floortime – Globally recognised, play-based approach to child development
Completed all Handwriting Without Tears® courses and is currently pending certification as a Handwriting Specialist
🌏 Expertise – Sensory needs, ADHD, emotional regulation, self-care skills
🌏 Multilingual communication skills – Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
Clients trust Ivan for his ability to make therapy engaging and meaningful—helping individuals of all ages reach their full potential while supporting families and carers every step of the way.
We built SPOT to feel like family — for our clients and our team.
Meet Our Therapists
We're proud to have a dedicated team of therapists who bring energy, empathy, and expertise to every session.
More team profiles coming — stay tuned!
Speech Pathologist
Fedora Woo
Fedora is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with experience supporting children with speech, language, and social communication difficulties, as well as adults with swallowing and communication difficulties. She is fluent in English and Mandarin and uses a family-centred, engaging approach to therapy. Outside of work.
🤣Fedora is a passionate foodie who enjoys cooking for friends and family.
Want to Join the SPOT Allied Health Family?
We're always looking for kind, motivated therapists who want to make a real impact in the community. Enjoy flexible work, supportive culture, and a team that feels like home.
