OUR TEAM
The NVOPS team comprises clinical, technical and admiration staff. NVOPS is happy to describe the team as a work family, the small team has been together for many years. The small unit is made of five full time staff and two casual staff. All NVOPS clinicians are AOPA (Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association) certified Orthotists/Prosthetists. They uphold the professional standards our membership requires.
lYNNE WEIR
Practice Principal and Orthotist
- Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1994
- Diploma of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1991
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Lynne has been practicing as an orthotist since 1991 and has been lucky to have broad clinical experience, in Australia and overseas.
Lynne’s major clinical role being the NVOPS paediatric orthotist. She enjoys working with children, their families and their allied health teams. Lynne’s aim is to make the experience of using an orthosis to be as simple as possible for the child, while maximising the child’s functional abilities. She’s always on the lookout for new toys for the clinic and is especially fond of Bluey.
As one of the practice principals she also enjoys working on ways to update business practices in order to improve both the client and staff NVOPS experience.
Lynne has a visiting clinic to Wangaratta once a month (online bookings are not available for this service).
Noel Mitchell
Practice Principal and Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1997
- Diploma of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1992
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Noel’s extensive experience in the field of orthotics and prosthetics started in 1981 as a technician, his exceptional technical skills are well recognised throughout the Australian orthotics and prosthetics industry.
His clinical experience is broad. He has been involved in patient care in both prosthetics and orthotics in Darwin, Adelaide, Malaysia, Melbourne and Shepparton.
At NVOPS he works with a range of client presentations including amputees, neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions. He has expertise in complex lower limb orthosis and prosthesis provision.
You are likely to see Noel if you have a problem knee, as he is our knee condition and bracing specialist. As a snowboarder (retired skier) Noel provides great information on knee bracing suitable for snow sports.
Noel is a problem solver and takes the lead in the NVOPS clinical case conferences, with both simple and innovative solutions for complex cases.
As a practice principal Noel leads the NVOPS team in the introduction of new technology.
JANET JUDD
Client Support
- Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife 1986
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) 1995
Janet works at NVOPS on a casual basis assisting with the numerous behind the scenes administration tasks required in an orthotic and prosthetic practice.
You may never see Janet in person, but you are likely to speak to her on the phone as she assists with navigating funding and subsidy programs such as the NDIS, and insurance companies funding your orthotic and prosthetic needs such as TAC and workcover. She uses her extensive experience in the health and disability area to cheerfully work her way through these difficult areas.
Janet is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Elizabeth cox
Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2014
- Bachelor of Health Sciences | 2014
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
NVOPS was fortunate when Liz walked through our door looking for some technical work in her last year of her Masters Studies. That was more than 9 years ago, and she still calls Shepparton home.
Liz’s expertise lies in complex lower limb orthosis and prosthesis provision. Liz enjoys working to develop a personalised plan with clients. Her client base involves a range of clinical conditions including complex neuromuscular disorders and amputees.
She is the NVOPS clinical lead and FES specialist.
When not working with her human clients, Liz runs ‘Animal Tech’ an Australian first business assisting injured animals and birds with orthoses and prostheses, Have a look at her featured on “The Living Room” https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=533434731787139
Sandra Coyne
Reception
You are likely to have met Sandra on the phone or at reception. She enjoys welcoming clients to NVOPS.
Sandra joined NVOPS in January 23 and has quickly become a vital member of the team. She has a wealth of experience in customer service in a variety of settings including: accounting businesses, retail, car dealerships and many others.
Working in an orthotic and prosthetic practice has meant new learning, The NDIS, prosthetic and orthotic device terminology (AFO, Trans-tibial prothesis etc), private health insurance etc, etc. Sandra has taken it all in her stride.
Sandra loves animals, especially dogs and her gorgeous border collie, Maggie.
Kayla Doyle
Prosethetist/Orthotist
- Master of Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2017
- Bachelor of Health Sciences | 2017
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Kayla joined NVOPS in May 2023 in a role that is new to NVOPS and possibly unique in the orthotic and prosthetic field – she works largely remotely!
Kayla is an experienced prosthetist and is passionate about helping people and seeing them achieve their goals. She is a great listener and brings a very caring nature. She has worked in several areas of Queensland and Melbourne, where she has gained experience working with people from all walks of life. Kayla loves to work with clients to get them walking and running again after a lower limb amputation, and clients with an upper limb difference or amputation to wash the dishes or hold a dumbbell at the gym.
Kayla is also a keen paediatric orthotist. Kayla loves to interact with kids and work with their families to improve with mobility.
Kayla’s role at NVOPS is to improve services to clients by supporting clinician’s with their work load.
You may hear from Kayla to;
Check-in to see how you are going,
Find out if there is anything specific you need addressed at an upcoming appointment.
She also;
Supports clinicians with report writing to get your prosthetic or orthotic funding request submitted sooner,
Follows-up clinical enquiries related to funding programs such as NDIS, TAC etc.
In addition to all this, Kayla works clinically 3 days a month in the Prosthetic and Paediatric Teams.
In her spare time, Kayla love to go camping, collecting indoor plants and she always has a crafty project on the go.
Luke Mitchell
Technical Assistant