Our Team

Michelle and Thomas lead our team along with therapy assistants that help with resources, assessment interviews, templating, and delivering face-to-face therapy programs and groups to the participants. 

Michelle Pomeroy

Michelle Pomeroy

Developmental Educator, Behaviour Practitioner, & Director

Michelle Pomeroy is a qualified Developmental Educator and Behaviour Practitioner who works four days a week with DMD Therapeutic & Behavioural Consulting. Michelle contracts to Jon Martin Psychology providing Positive Behaviour Support to those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Michelle provides capacity building services as a Developmental Educator to individuals with DMD and their support networks, and shares her extensive knowledge with all, having studied behaviours in those with DMD since 2010. Michelle works tirelessly to build the knowledge and capacity of both individuals and their teams. Michelle has lived experience as a mother of a young man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and has been part of the neuromuscular community for the past 18 years. Michelle loves getting away from the city and camping with her family, networking with those in the community, and a nice wine after a long day


Thomas Shaw

Thomas Shaw

Developmental Educator & Special Ed Teacher

Thomas is a qualified Developmental Educator and Special Education Teacher who works full time with DMD Therapeutic & Behavioural Consulting. Thomas joined the team as a placement student during his final years of University and has spent the last two years working through being a Therapy Assistant before filling the role of Developmental Educator. Thomas’ role is both therapeutic and behavioural, understanding behaviour for those with DMD and how this informs therapeutic supports. Thomas works closely with Michelle Pomeroy in service delivery of face-to-face capacity building, provision of training, consultation, and resources for upskilling teams, and supporting Therapy Assistant to facilitate social groups. Thomas evaluates his own practice to learn from those with DMD, adjusting services to better meet their needs. Thomas also provides Developmental Education services to those outside the neuromuscular community; however, this capacity is limited. Thomas enjoys listening to music and seeing friends, collecting vintage t-shirts, and loves getting involved in the neuromuscular community.

Rhiannon MacLeod

Rhiannon MacLeod


Therapy Assistant

Rhiannon is a third-year student studying a Bachelor of Disability and Developmental education who works 3 days a week with DMD Therapeutic and Behavioural Consulting. Rhiannon works under the supervision of our qualified Developmental Educators to provide 1:1 face-to-face session and assists in organizing the social group – Spin Kids. Rhiannon has been part of the disability sector since 2021 working as a support worker supporting participants of all ages. Outside of work Rhiannon loves to read, head to the gym, see friends, and travel.