Leah Epton

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education

Bio

Leah graduated from Curtin University in 2000. Since graduating, she has worked primarily in the acute cardiorespiratory field in Perth, Melbourne and London. Leah joined the Homecare team in 2019 to provide specialised in-home respiratory physiotherapy services. She works with clients living with conditions that impair their breathing, coughing and airway clearance. Respiratory health supports Leah provides include:

• Manual adjuncts. (eg lung volume recruitment bagging and hands-on support)
• Mechanical adjuncts (eg mechanical insufflation / exsufflation such as cough-assist machines and suctioning)
• Humidification
• Positioning, exercise and activity prescription
• Client and carer training of device usage

Personal Interests

Leah enjoys travelling with her family, cooking and reading historical fiction books.