Meeting Our Team

Clinical Staff

Andrew Vearing (General Manager)

B.P&O, MAOPA, MISPO
Senior Orthotist/Prosthetist

OPS is a privately owned Perth based company. Andrew completed a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics at LaTrobe University in 1996. He has amassed years of valuable knowledge and experience in hospital settings in Melbourne (Caufield Hospital and St Vincents Hospital) and in private practice in Sydney (Advanced Prosthetic Center).

Andrew’s desire to remian at the forefront of technological advances have led him interstate and overseas. He was the first prosthetist in WA to fit the I-Limb (Touch Bionics), the C-Leg (Ottobock), the Michael Angelo Hand (Ottobock) and the Proprio Foot (Ossur). He is the only clinician in Perth certified to fit the Utah Arm (Motion Control). His other certifications include the Advanced Flex Foot (Ossur) and the Genium Knee Joint (Ottobock).

Andrew is the only Prosthetist in WA to be invited to join the Australian Paralympic team at both the Sydney and Rio Paraylmpic Games. He has also been invited on several occasions to present to his colleagues at the Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association’s annual conference. Andrew’s passion for his profession and willingness to share his knowledge is evident in his presentations to Perth’s Universities and Therapy Groups.

Brodie Price

B.P&O, MAOPA, MISPO
Senior Prosthetist

Brodie is a Senior clinician at OPS. He graduated La Trobe University Melbourne in 2011 with a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Since graduating Brodie has worked both domestically and internationally, starting his career at FOS (Fremantle Orthotic Services).

After leaving WA Brodie moved to Napal to volunteer and provide a prosthetic service for the victims involved in the 2015 earthquake. In 2016 Brodie joined a small private clinic in Far North Queensland as the leading Prosthetist to help establish a local service for the regions of Cairns and Townsville. His love of the west coast saw Brodie move back to Perth and join the team at OPS at the beginning of 2019.

Prosthetics is Brodie’s passion, mainly specialising in lower limb amputees. With experience in both interim and definitive prosthetic management, Brodie has a keen interest in the innovative technology and techniques in the profession. His specialties include experience and certification for fitting Micro-Processor knees (Genium, C-Leg and Meridium from Otto Bock), elevated vacuum systems (Harmony, Unity and Limb Logic) and socket technologies such as Sub-Ischial Trans-Fermoral sockets and BOA Revofit systems.

Brodie is a member of the Australian Orthotics and Prosthetics Association.

Rachael Muir

MCPO, MAOPA
Orthotist/Prosthetist – Clinical and Administrative Co-ordinator

Rachael graduated from Latrobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and clinical Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2014. She began working with OPS in 2015, in both the Prosthetics and Orthotics field.

She has a special interest in complex lower limb paediatric orthotics and paediatric prosthetics. Rachael also attends Regional North Orthotic clinics, as well as the Sir Charles Gardiner Amputee clinic. Rachael is a member of the Australia Orthotics and Prosthetics Association.

Gail Paton

B.P&O, MAOPA
Senior Orthotist

Gail is a Senior Orthotist at OPS and has been with the company since 2004. Graduating in 2002 from La Trobe University she started her career in rehabilitative prosthetics before moving across to OPS to concentrate on lower limb orthotic intervention.

Gail attends rural and remote orthotic clinics in the North of the state and enjoys the challenges and requirements of clients that these present. Having an interest in both paediatric and aged care, Gail adopts a holistic approach to her orthotic clients’ needs when formulating their orthotic treatment. As a long term member of AOPA, Gail regularly attends professional development events and aims to continually increase her knowledge base and adopt new techniques.

Barry Smith

B.P&O, MISPO, MAOPA
Clinical and Administrative Co-ordinator

Barry is a founding practice partner at OPS. Originally from the UK, Barry established OPS in 1981 has been actively and passionately involved in the orthotic treatment of clients ever since. Barry’s motivation towards ongoing education led him to take leave from OPS to complete a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics at LaTrobe University Melbourne in 2007.

His experience and expertise in the orthotic management of children with cerebral palsy saw him invited to present at the CP ISPO symposium in Melbourne in 2010. In 2013 he was asked to head the convening committee for the CP ISPO symposium held in Perth.

In 2016, Barry took a well earned 12 month sabbatical to England. Upon his return he took on a key role to support and mentor the clinicians at OPS who are benefiting from his wealth of knowledge and experience.

Rachel Van Lier

MCPO, MAOPA
Orthotist Prosthetist

Rachel graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2020. She relocated to Perth from Victoria at the start of 2021 to begin her career with OPS, in both the prosthetics and orthotics field.

Rachel is a passionate and enthusiastic clinician who has a special interest in both complex lower limb orthotic management and prosthetics. She enjoys interacting and working closely with her clients to assist them in improving their mobility and enabling them to achieve their functional/mobility goals.

Amberly Jones

MCPO, MAOPA
Orthotist Prosthetist

Amberly graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2021. In 2022, she moved from Melbourne to Perth to work clinically in the public system before beginning work with OPS.

She is currently enjoying all aspects of working in prosthetics and orthotics, however, has a special interest in paediatric presentations. Outside of work, Amberly loves playing basketball and enjoying the WA outdoors, and is enthusiastic about supporting her clients to pursue their own passions.

Riley Naughton-Dickinson

MCPO, MAOPA
Orthotist Prosthetist

Riley graduated from Latrobe university with a bachelor of applied science and master of clinical prosthetics and orthotics in 2022. Riley grew up in Perth and is excited to return home to work as a clinician.

He enjoys working in both the prosthetic and orthotic space, and always enjoys furthering his understanding of how to help people achieve their short and long term goals. Outside of the office, Riley loves going to the beach, going rock climbing and is a keen golfer.

Max Prinz

MCPO, MAOPA
Orthotist Prosthetist

Max graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2021. After returning to Perth from Victoria in 2021, Max has been making significant contributions to the industry in Western Australia.

As individual with Cerebral Palsy, Max has navigated the complexities of the disability healthcare system, sparking a profound passion for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Max is not only an advocate for P&O services but also an avid user, bringing a unique perspective to the field.

Administration

Mieke Montauban
Practice Manager

Michaela Wiesinger
Administration Coordinator