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Meet Our Orthotists
Made with understanding. Made for you.
Behind every AbilityMade orthotic is an experienced orthotist who brings together clinical expertise, collaboration and advanced digital design to create the right solution for you. Great orthotic care is about more than technical expertise. It’s about understanding your goals, listening to your needs and working with you and your care team to find the right solution.
The experts behind your orthotic care
LEXIE REWALD
Lexie has been an Orthotist in the private sector on the Sunshine Coast for the past 4 years. She has experience with clients across all age groups but has a special interest in paediatric lower limb orthotics.
Dual qualified as an Exercise Physiologist, Lexie understands the importance of collaboration within the allied health team to achieve best practise and superior results for her clients.
SOPHIE ASHWELL
Sophie graduated from The University of the Sunshine Coast with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Since completing her studies, she has worked across various aspects in the field.
As a mother of two young boys, she has developed a special interest in paediatric orthotic care, driven by both professional and personal experiences.
Sophie is committed to working together with clients, their families, and therapists to provide compassionate and quality care.
CONNOR ENGLISH
Connor has been working as an orthotist since 2020, after completing his Bachelor of Health Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
He has a special interest in supporting kids and families, and has worked across both public and private sectors alongside a wide range of health professionals.
Connor is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives by providing orthotic care that’s not only effective, but also compassionate and family-centred.
ROB HEIDEMAN
Rob has been practicing as an Orthotist since 2015, bringing a diverse, global perspective to his work after spending time in Sweden, Norway, and Cambodia, as well as across Australia.
He is deeply passionate about the future of the field, specifically in integrating digital workflows in the Prosthetics and Orthotics industry through 3D scanning and printing. By leveraging these modern technologies, Rob is committed to increasing accessibility and improving quality of care for all people.
When he isn’t in the clinic or experimenting with new tech, Rob is an avid cyclist and enjoys anything and everything involving two wheels.
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MONIQUE FULCHER
Monique completed her Prosthetics and Orthotics studies in 2024 at The University of the Sunshine Coast. Since then, she has been working in with clients of all ages but has a keen interest in paediatrics.
She was previously a secondary school teacher and has always loved working with children. Monique believes in providing the most holistic and client-centred care for all her clients and families.