27+
Clinical OT Experience
More than 27 years in Occupational Therapy.
SenseUp Training · Meet the Founder
Meet Kerry Evetts
SenseUp CEO, Founder & Occupational Therapist
International Speaker | Master Trainer | Author | Clinical OT with 27+ Years Clinical Experience | Master's Degree | Published Researcher
Based in Gold Coast, Australia | Available Internationally
2,500+
students trained through SenseUp
2.5K+
OTs Trained
2,500+ OTs trained through SenseUp programmes and free webinars.
80K+
Sensory Children Impacted
80,000+ sensory children impacted through trained practitioners.
SPK
International Speaker & Exhibitor
Including World Federation of OT events in 2018 and 2026.
A/R
Author & Researcher
Contributing author and published researcher in sensory modulation.
Kerry's Story
The sensory lens that changed everything.
I have identified as a 'sensory' OT since 2008. Although I had already been working as an OT for over a decade, learning about sensory processing created a monumental shift in me as a person and an OT.
I had always liked being an OT but when I started incorporating a sensory lens into my work in paeds I realised I truly loved being an OT. I had never felt as fulfilled and gratified in my work!
Sensory education was the missing piece to my clinical practice that I didn't even know I needed.
Fast forward 15 years with a published Masters thesis (in sensory modulation measures), immigration to Australia, and a life-threatening event - and I discovered my true calling - to teach - about sensory of course!
Now, I use what I've learned over my long and joyful OT career to support and nurture OTs who also want to be sensory-informed and sensory-affirming. I love to show OTs how they can transform their careers and their sensory clients' lives.
Why SenseUp Exists
My life's mission, and heart's vision, is for sensory children to feel understood and supported.
Together, we can create a deeper understanding, greater connection, and more supportive environment which will enable sensory children to strive and thrive.
Education & Certification
Clinical foundations built over decades.
Kerry's professional development combines formal Occupational Therapy education, sensory integration training and postgraduate research.
Bachelor's Degree
Occupational Therapy/Therapist · University of KwaZulu-Natal.
ASI Certification
Sensory Integration certification · Currently converting to EASI.
Master's Degree
Occupational Therapy/Therapist · University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Clinical Leadership & Training
Built in practice. Shared through SenseUp.
Kerry's training work sits on top of years of practice ownership, team leadership, clinic development and professional education.
Clinical Director & Practice Owner
- Founded and managed multiple successful paediatric OT clinics across school-based, therapy centre and private practice settings.
- Led a team of 4 therapists plus administrative staff.
- Established innovative autism centres within school environments.
- Collaborated with The Autism Project in South Africa on professional development and outreach initiatives.
Founder & CEO
- Developed and trademarked The SenseUp Approach™ and The SenseUp Model™.
- Trained 2,500+ OTs through signature programmes and free webinars.
- Impacted 80,000+ sensory children through trained practitioners.
- Provides certification programmes exclusively for Occupational Therapists.
Speaking · Publications · Recognition
Professional contribution beyond the training room.
Kerry's work has been shared through international OT events, research, professional conferences, publishing and inclusion-focused recognition.
World Federation of OT Congress · Bangkok
Presenter & Exhibitor at the World Federation of OT Congress 2026.
Annual Disability SPOT Conference
Presented: The SenseUp Model 360: A Framework to Guide Developmental Practice in Occupational Therapy.
Women Changing the World Finalist
Selected from 751 nominations as a finalist for the Disability Inclusion Impact Award for work through SenseUp Training and SenseUp Therapies.
Recovery Stations Annual Conference
Speaker at the 2024 annual conference.
Contributing Author
Empowered Women Empower Women · #1 Amazon Bestseller in 10 categories.
Published Research
The Clinical Utility of Sensory Modulation Measures in South Africa.
Clinical utility of three sensory modulation measures for the child with ASD in South Africa:
A Practitioners' Perspective.
World Federation of OTs Conference
Presenter at the World Federation of OTs Conference.
Featured Podcast Appearances
Conversations on OT, resilience and sensory practice.
Kerry has appeared across professional and wellbeing podcasts to share her clinical, business and personal journey.
Therapists Rising with Hayley Kelly
Featured across multiple episodes of the Therapists Rising podcast.
Growing Tall Poppies with Natalie Green
Heartfelt Resilience: Rising Strong from Trauma to Transform Lives through Sensory Empowerment.
Dr. Christina Show
Featured podcast appearance.
What OTs can expect
Clinical depth translated into practical learning.
Kerry's teaching is designed to help OTs make stronger clinical connections, understand the child more deeply and bring the sensory lens into everyday practice with greater clarity.
A sensory lens you can use
Connect sensory processing, nervous system state, behaviour and participation without reducing the child to a checklist of symptoms.
Clinical reasoning, not recipe lists
Move beyond collecting strategies and strengthen the reasoning behind what you observe, why it matters and how you respond.
Practical application
Translate concepts into real clinical thinking through examples, case discussion, demonstrations and practical teaching.
Professional growth & coaching
Learn in a way that supports confidence, reflection and ongoing development as a sensory-informed and sensory-affirming OT.
Speaking & Professional Development
Bring Kerry and the SenseUp lens to your audience.
Available for professional events, organisations and teams in Australia and internationally.
- Conference keynotes & breakout sessions
- Professional development days
- Team training programmes
- In-person or virtual delivery
Learn · Connect · Collaborate
Work with Kerry
Choose the level of support, learning or collaboration that fits where you are now.
Start Here
Clarity Call
Talk through what you need and identify the most useful next step.
Book a Clarity Call → 1:1 SupportCoaching Session
Focused professional and clinical discussion directly with Kerry.
Book a Coaching Session → Professional DevelopmentMasterclasses
Short, focused professional development through the SenseUp lens.
Explore Masterclasses → TSAC PathwayTSAC Lite
Build the clinical reasoning foundations of The SenseUp Approach™.
Explore TSAC Lite → Further DevelopmentTSAC Certification
Continue into competency-based development after the TSAC foundation pathway.
Explore the Pathway → Speaking & OT CollaborationSpeaking & OT-related Collaboration
Conference speaking, professional development, team training and OT-related collaboration opportunities.
Email [email protected] →
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Kerry in practice, teaching and connecting with OTs.
Workshops, practical training, international events and the day-to-day moments behind SenseUp.
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