Clodagh Fitzpatrick

Clodagh Fitzpatrick is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently employed at ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand since March 2020, specializing in orthopedic therapy and patient-centered rehabilitation. Previously, Clodagh worked with Auckland DHB from December 2015 to February 2020 in a similar role, and served as an Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist at Aria Gardens for a brief period in 2015, organizing leisure activities to enhance residents' well-being. Clodagh's early career includes experience as a Health Care Assistant at Hillview Nursing Home Carlow, where skills in communication and self-care support were developed while training as an Occupational Therapist. Academic credentials include a Master's degree and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, both from Trinity College Dublin, where Clodagh also contributed as a research assistant focusing on the impact of fatigue in individuals with rheumatological conditions.