Hi, I’m Sarita Sloane.
I’m an Occupational Therapist, somatic practitioner, retreat facilitator, and mentor — based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
I work with NDIS participants and families who want calm, functional, person-centred support…
And I support OTs and women in caring roles who are ready to regulate, reconnect, and lead from a deeper place.
Through Sunshine OT and Yoga, I now offer a unique blend of evidence-based therapy, embodied wellbeing, and professional development — including:
✨ Functional OT therapy (FCA, home mods, mental health & sensory supports)
✨ The Embodied OT Program — a training for OTs integrating somatics, yoga, and nervous system tools
✨ The Wellspring Retreat — a 4-night, CPD-claimable retreat for women and health professionals who hold so much
✨ Free resources, meditations, and short webinars to support your journey
Whether you’re here for therapeutic support or professional expansion, I bring a calm, hopeful, and body-aware approach that meets you where you are — and helps you move forward with clarity, strength and care.
~ Make a referral to work with me via OT using the button below.
~ Or explore my courses and retreats to find something deeply nourishing just for you. (See "Courses and Training" picture below)
How Can We Help You?
If you want to start thriving despite disability, but feel a bit lost as to where to start
If you've got something you’d love to do again, but there are barriers in the way
If you're ready to modify your home environment to make is safe and accessible
Then you’ve come to the right place
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We work with NDIS, DVA, Medicare and private funding to help you access Occupational Therapy for a better way of life. Sarita specialises in recovery and rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders
such as Parkinson Disease, MS, Stroke and Brain Injury; Chronic Pain Conditions, Trauma and Mental Health Challenges. Check out and explore Sarita's services:
Courses and Retreats
Yoga Therapy Training with Sarita:
I also teach therapists and yoga teachers how to integrate Yoga and Occupational Therapy
Here are my therapist trainings
Yoga for Interoceptive Awareness- Awaken your Eighth Sense Teacher Training
Whats the BUZZ around "Interoception"? Experience how you can enrich your yoga therapy or classes with ways to build Interoceptive awareness
"Interoception" is often called our "eighth sense" and there is a buzz around ways to develop this sense in the health and wellness field recently, with good reason. If you are interested in yoga and mindfulness, you have likely come across the link Interoception has with a multitude of physical and mental health conditions.
Learn More
Womens rest, reset and Rise Retreats
Tired of feeling like you’re running on empty?
Do you dream of
a safe space to deeply relax, release stress and reset?
For time and space for connection to yourSelf?
to connect with nature and to other women?
to heal your body and mind from trauma?
I invite you to give yourself the gift of this intimate and healing retreat.
Begin the journey to restore your whole being and rise with resilience!
Read more about the retreats and to register:
Womens retreatsWhat others say...
Phiona, NDIS Applicant
“I met Sarita approximately one month ago when she came to our house to do an OT assessment for an NDIS application. She was very friendly, professional, and obviously experienced in her work. Her report offered advice on better types of equipment to use to ensure comfort and safety in our home. Sarita was very efficient in returning her report to us. I would be happy to recommend her services to anyone needing OT advice, assessment and/or reporting.”
Natalia
“Sarita was recommended to me, what a great decision to choose her as our paediatric OT. Fast and great communication. She was wonderful to deal with, not only myself but with our son. She had a natural empathy but was very professional. She really takes the time to get to know her clients. Her reports were very well articulated, she has a world of knowledge in her expertise and is very familiar with the NDIS process.Very grateful for her support at this time. Highly recommended!”
Nicole, NDIS Client, Parkinson's coach and support coordinator
“I highly recommend Sarita both in her professional role and as a fellow life traveller with her Yoga teaching. My working environment is highly charged and working with Sarita is something I'm very grateful for as she is a beacon of calm, strength, audacity and quiet, reliable integrity.”
Angie, NDIS Client
“Sarita is caring and friendly and has helped me immensely with Modification to my home. I am lucky to have Sarita as my OT. Sarita has done an excellent job with all aspects of yoga, exercise, modifications. I would recommend Sarita to anyone that needed an OT.”
 Make a referral
 If you want to make a referral for yourself, a client or someone you care for, complete the referral form here.
We will get back to you within 48 hours.
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