North Lakes
Brisbane Northside & Surrounds
Where to find us
North Lakes
Phone
07 3155 3778
Address:
26 Torres Cres
North Lakes QLD 4509
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Parking:
Car parking and street parking are available.
Great care near to you
Convenience meets expertise! We have excellent occupational therapy North Lakes. Our clinic in Brisbane Northside are a great starting point, but we can also bring our services directly to you. We cover a wide area, reaching clients from Strathpine to Caboolture.
Services available at this North Lakes clinic
OT
Our OTs specialise in helping people with acquired or life-long disabilities achieve milestone goals at every stage in life. We provide services for ages 0 - 5 and 18+ years old.
PBS
Our Behaviour Practitioners work closely with individuals and their support networks to design individualised strategies to help meet your goals.
Music Therapy
We use music-based activities to support a wide range people of all ages and abilities.
Dietitian
We provide personalized nutrition plans for various conditions, empowering you to reach your health goals.
Speech
Our speech pathologists use a person-centred approach to help people with permanent or degenerative disabilities thrive.
AHA
Our Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) support you in reaching your therapeutic goals.
Occupational Therapists
Judy Scott
Executive Director and Principal OT
Meet Judy
Executive Director / Principal Occupational Therapist
Wife to Matt and mother of 4, Judy loves meeting new people and is passionate about Occupational Therapy. She thinks it’s the best job in the world and is genuinely shocked it’s not everyone’s profession of choice.
In 2004, Judy graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours 1).
Judy has over 20 years of experience working with people, their families and support networks. She is able to work across the lifespan, with her specialty being complex disability.
Judy has a great understanding of the NDIS practice framework. She has had extensive experience working with Disability Services QLD and brings that knowledge of government systems into her interactions with NDIS.
We caught up with Judy who was only too happy to share more about herself.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I meet with senior leaders in our crew frequently to help make sure we are achieving our vision of making a positive impact! My dream is for us to provide quality clinical services, so a big part of my role is making sure that everyone in the crew is receiving the input and support they need, so that our clients have great clinicians serving them.
What is your superpower at work?
Converting people into coffee lovers!
Tell us a little more!
I absolutely LOVE doing pilates and going for long ‘walk and talks’ with friend. On Sundays I often serve as a welcomer at my church and giving people a hearty handshake & hello on their way in the door fills me with joy.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
Tough times don’t last, tough people do – but I stole this from Clinical Director, Renita.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I love seeing our values in action.
What is your go to snack during the workday?
Cadbury 70% chocolate is my absolute favourite snack, nut bars aren’t far behind this!
What is one thing we might not guess about you?
I become easily addicted to TV shows and will commit to watching the entire series even if it’s 10 seasons long. That’s why I can never start watching Grey’s Anatomy.
Elisha
Clinical Manager / Senior Occupational Therapist
Meet Elisha
Clinical Manager / Senior Occupational Therapist
Elisha graduated from James Cook University in Townsville and has experience working in various roles across the lifespan. She is passionate about working with individuals facing a broad range of difficulties and takes pride in creating a warm, safe, and trusting environment for clients to achieve their goals. Her primary focus is within paediatric care, with a strong interest in mental health and neurodiversity. Elisha strongly advocates for her clients and believes in a collaborative approach to her practice.
More about Elisha:
In her personal life, Elisha enjoys listening to audiobooks while painting or drawing, often with her two cheeky cats nearby - sometimes a little too close as they have been known to leave pawprints on her artwork.
Elisha appreciates the diversity of the occupational therapy profession and values how it allows her to be creative and think outside of the box.
Alison Baker
Senior Occupational Therapist
Meet Ali
Senior Occupational Therapist
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I’m a paediatric occupational therapist with a big heart for little humans. I support children and their families to build the skills they need to thrive in everyday life — whether that’s at school, home, or out in the community. I love working alongside families, educators, and other therapists to problem-solve together and celebrate even the smallest wins.
What is your superpower at work?
Seeing the potential in every child and helping them feel seen, safe, and successful — especially when things feel tricky. I’m calm in the chaos and always ready with a creative idea (or a fidget toy!).
Tell us a little more about you
I’ve been an OT for 16 years, with a special interest in early intervention, prematurity, and supporting children with complex needs. Before moving to Australia, I worked in a remedial school setting and as a Certified Lactation Consultant in the NICU — both roles that deeply shaped my passion for early development and nurturing strong foundations from the start. These days, I live by the sea, work with wonderful families, and still get teary when a child does something for the first time.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
“Connection before correction.” — L.R. Knost
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
The team! I feel so lucky to be part of a crew who genuinely care — about the kids we work with, and about each other. It’s a place full of laughter, learning, and lots of heart.
What is your go to snack?
Mixed nuts or crystallized ginger.
What's one thing we might not know about you?
I love scuba diving, veggie gardening, and birdwatching — and I’m slowly learning the names of all the local Australian birds after relocating from South Africa.
Can you speak or write in any languages other than English?
Fluent in Afrikaans.
Louise
Occupational Therapist
Meet Louise
Occupational Therapist
Louise is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with 9 years of experience, she has a wealth of experience in structured teaching methods inspired by the TEACCH approach, early intervention strategies, and developmental play. Louise enjoys designing engaging and effective one on one and small group therapy sessions that promote growth and development in a supportive environment.
By incorporating creative, fun, personalised intervention, she aims to empower children to build essential skills and reach their full potential. Louise is a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member working in a multidisciplinary team.
More about Louise
Louise has a wide range of interests and hobbies, from playing board games, arts and crafts, digital arts, to freediving, paddle boarding, kickboxing, or simply relaxing over Korean dramas. She is always ready to try anything new.
Constance G
Occupational Therapist
Meet Constance
Occupational Therapist
Constance graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). She is passionate about connecting with and supporting individuals across the lifespan to maximise their independence and empower them to achieve their goals. Constance is committed to delivering evidence-based, client-centred services and actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills.
We got to sit down with Constance and get to know her a little more.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I support individuals and their families to navigate daily life confidently and achieve their goals.
What is your superpower at work?
Maintaining a calm and reassuring presence, even when I’m rapidly problem-solving behind the scenes.
Tell us a little more...
Before becoming an OT, I had a short stint as a nurse in obstetrics and gynaecology, where I cared for mothers and newborns. Although, largely different from what I do now, the experience has definitely shaped my perspective and approaches in OT.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends and exploring new places. I also love being in nature whether it’s laying on grass or going on a hike!
What is your favourite quote or motto?
Beauty is in everything!
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I enjoy being a part of a nurturing team at My Therapy Crew. The team is always open to collaboration and supporting one another to be the best we can.
What is your go to workday snack?
A cup of tea and M&Ms!
What is one thing we might not guess about you?
I used to be part of a rock-climbing club at uni! Now, I get my serotonin fix by going for a rigorous spin class!
Ella Gaffney
Occupational Therapist
Meet Ella
Occupational Therapist
Ella graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). She's passionate about helping people build independence and improve their quality of life. She values lifelong learning and is always looking for opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge to better support the people she works with.
A sit down with Ella and we learnt a lot more about her!
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I help people do more of what matters to them, whether that’s getting dressed, getting moving, or getting out into the world.
What is your superpower at work?
Making tea and forgetting it exist until 4pm.
Tell us a little more...
When I’m not helping people achieve their goals, I enjoy yoga, swimming at the beach and baking.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
Small steps make big change.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
The thing I enjoy most about working at My Therapy Crew is the feeling of community and that we are a team! I love collaborating with other disciplines to help our clients.
What is your go to workday snack?
Crunchie chocolate!
Kj Stockwell
Occupational Therapist
Meet Kj
Occupational Therapist
Kj is a registered Occupational Therapist graduating from Griffith University. They worked in paediatrics for 2.5 years, and have a special interest in working within the Deaf community. They currently hold a Certificate IV in Auslan, with the Diploma of Auslan being completed in March 2025. Kj prides themselves on continuously learning to be able to provide the best level of care for their clients.
Here's some more information we learnt about Kj after sitting down with them.
Tell us about what you do at My Therapy Crew?
I work with our clients to help them achieve their goals for tasks and activities that they want, need and have to do in their everyday life.
What is your superpower at work?
My superpower is the use of spreadsheets and ‘To Do’ lists to keep myself organised!
Tell us a little more about you
When I’m not at work, I enjoy a wide range of hobbies. I enjoy playing competitive Pokémon (video game & trading card game) with my friends, reading books and playing board games.
Favourite quote or motto
My favourite quote is probably a little bit cliché, but we use it every day in sport training – “Practice makes progress”.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I love working at the crew because of the environment that has been created here, where everyone supports and nurtures others, cheers on our successes and helps to problem solve our harder moments. It is such a supportive environment and I’m so grateful to be surrounded by an amazing team.
Go to workday snack
Honey Soy Chicken Chips! They’re my favourite!
One thing you might not guess about me is...
I’m a base on an all-star cheerleading team, ‘Lady Diamonds’ and I’m a novice pom dancer, competing at state and national level. I will be with my cheer team to defend our Open Level 1 National title this year.
Do you speak any languages other than English?
I am Diploma qualified in Auslan and have worked with the Deaf community since 2021. I am planning to enrol in the Diploma of Interpreting in 2026.
Angie Chan
Occupational Therapist
Meet Angie
Occupational Therapist
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Angie graduated from the University of Queensland with a Master of Occupational Therapy. With a passion for supporting individuals across the lifespan, she brings experience in paediatrics, acute care and telehealth particularly in rural and remote communities where access to care can be limited. She is a strong advocate for client-centred and evidence-based practice and is continually seeking opportunities to upskill her clinical expertise to be able to provide the best possible care. Having lived in multiple countries (Australia, Canada and Hong Kong), Angie has a deep respect for multicultural perspectives which has significantly shaped her approach to delivering inclusive and meaningful support individuals and their families. .
Here's some more information we learnt about Angie.
Tell us about what you do at My Therapy Crew?
You will find me juggling therapy sessions and collaborating with families, all whilst being a professional UNO player (yes, it’s therapeutic!).
What is your superpower at work?
You can always count on me for hand cream and moisturisers.
Tell us a little more about you
When I’m not being an OT, you can find me hitting bags at the gym, cooking in the kitchen or playing boardgames with friends.
Favourite quote or motto
Do what you love, love what you do.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I love that MTC has a very warm and supportive multidisciplinary team. Everyone is open to discussions and collaborations so we can all learn and grow together.
Go to workday snack
Anything savoury, from popcorn to chips!
One thing you might not guess about me is...
Before becoming an OT, I studied biology with a focus in animals and ecology.
Do you speak any languages other than English?
I am fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.
PBS
Grace
Lead PBS Practitioner (Advanced)
Meet Grace
Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced)
Grace is an Advanced Behaviour Practitioner and a level 4 Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. Her approach is person-centred and collaborative, working closely with clients, families, and caregivers. With a gentle and compassionate demeanor, Grace ensures that each client feels seen, heard, and validated.
Grace grew up in South Africa and began her counselling career in 2015. She completed her Psychology Honours degree in 2017 and became a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has extensive experience working with children and young adults in both school settings and private practice. In 2021, Grace expanded her expertise by serving as a trauma counsellor at a hospital.
Throughout her career, Grace has worked with issues such as grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioural challenges. She is passionate about understanding people and their behaviours and is committed to advocating for vulnerable groups, including those living with disabilities. Of paramount importance to Grace is being ethical and always working with integrity.
Grace aims to assist clients with increased self-awareness, build a greater sense of well-being and develop more effective coping skills and ways to respond to challenges. She provides a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space for clients to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviours.
More about Grace
In her spare time, Grace enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and exploring.
James Hoehn
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient)
Meet James
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient)
James is passionate about his work as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, enjoying the opportunity to work with others to seek solutions and address behavioural and environmental challenges as a part of his job.
He graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours 2A).
James has worked in both counselling and Behaviour support capacities since graduating from university, and uses his skills in utilising psychometrics, and his experience with multiple therapeutic modalities to personalise intervention to clients’ needs. He has worked with clients across the age range and with disabilities impacting physical, intellectual, and psycho-social capacity.
We spent some time with James and learned more about him.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I make sure everyone I work with is supported to do the things they want to do and to achieve their goals!
What is your superpower at work?
Having a story, anecdote, or interesting fact for every situation.
Tell us a little more...
When not at work I will be making coffee, drumming, visiting national parks, or listening to music.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
The thing I most appreciate about MTC is the loving and supportive team that celebrate every win, provide assistance when challenges arise, and are just lovely people to spend time with.
What is your go to workday snack?
Dried mango.
What is one thing we might not guess about you?
I run a DnD group. (Dungeons and Dragons)
Eriselda P
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Provisional)
Meet Eriselda
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Provisional)
Eriselda enjoys connecting with people and finding ways to support them in living fuller, more confident lives. As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, she brings a natural curiosity, strong intuition, and a steady belief that everyone deserves to be understood and supported in their own way.
Over the years, Eriselda has had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, often during vulnerable or challenging times. These experiences have taught me how to truly listen, adapt, and walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate change. She brings honesty, reliability, and heart into every part of her work and into the teams she is part of.
We chatted with Eriselda further to learn more about her.
What do I do at My Therapy Crew?
I work alongside children, adults, and their support networks to understand behaviours and develop strategies that lead to meaningful, lasting change. Whether it’s at home, school, or in the community, I aim to make behaviour support practical, respectful, and easy to follow, always bringing a bit of warmth and humour into the process.
What is your superpower at work?
My superpower is listening like a detective, catching the clues no one else hears and piecing them together to solve the behaviour puzzle. Plus, I stay calm even when the world around me feels a bit like a circus.
Tell us a little more about you
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, going for long walks, and finding new ways to keep the kids entertained. I also love winding down with a chamomile tea and a quiet moment when I can get one.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew
The people. The team is warm, grounded, and genuinely committed to making a difference. There’s a strong culture of support and collaboration, and that makes all the difference in this kind of work.
Go to snack for the workday?
Almonds, fruit, and… occasionally something chocolatey from the snack drawer!
Do you speak any other languages?
Albanian and Greek fluently, and I can also understand and speak Italian and Romanian.
Music Therapists
Madison
Music Therapist
Meet Madison
Meet Madison
Music Therapist
Maddie graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Music Therapy. She is very passionate about music’s ability to support the health and wellbeing of people of all ages. As a music therapist, Maddie values person-centered and evidence-based practice, and enjoys supporting her clients in ways that align with their interests.
More about Maddie
Outside of My Therapy Crew, Maddie also works as a music teacher in early education and childcare services. In her spare time, Maddie enjoys exploring new places, spending time with loved ones and going to see live music.
Physiotherapists
Elizabeth L (Liz)
Physio
Meet Liz
Meet Liz
Physiotherapist
Liz is a physiotherapist dedicated to supporting people in achieving their personal goals. She graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has experience working in various community settings, including in-home visits, pools and gyms. Liz enjoys being part of a team to enhance her clients’ quality of life, assisting both paediatric and adult clients in reaching goals that matter most to them.
We spent some time with Liz to learn more about her and here is what she shared.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I work alongside children, adults, and their families to turn everyday challenges into achievable milestones.
What is your superpower at work?
A positive mindset that’s contagious (in the best way).
Can you share something else about you?
When I’m not working, I love hanging out with friends and family, going to concerts, seeking thrills on rollercoasters and mastering the perfect matcha latte.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
Be yourself; everyone is already taken.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I enjoy the supportive and nurturing culture at My Therapy Crew. Being part of a team that values collaboration and teamwork makes everyday rewarding and motivates me to do my best.
Go to work day snack?
Crunchies!
What is something most people wouldn't know about you?
I can play twinkle twinkle little star with my eyes closed on the piano.
Are you fluent in languages other than English?
Vietnamese
Allied Health Assistants
Jenny O'Connor
Allied Health Assistant
Meet Jenny
Meet Jenny
Allied Health Assistant
Jenny comes with many years of life experience, working within hospital system as well as the disability and general community sectors as an Allied Health Assistant.
She believes there’s no other better job than being able to empower others to become the best versions of themselves.
We caught up with Jenny and she shared some more about herself.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I work with the therapists to provide hands on clinical value to our clients lives.
My superpower at work?
I love creating acromyns to remember stuff and use then together with my many years of life experience to enhance the lives I have the privilege to walk along side.
Tell us a little more about you
If I wasn’t an AHA, I would love to be sailing the Mediterranean on a yacht with my hubby and discovering new places and the next cove to anchor in.
In the meantime, I love everything beach and currently live on the beautiful Bribie Island. On the weekends I likes hanging out at the beach, swimming, walking and going on bike rides with my hubby; hanging out with family and friends or have an oat dirty chai and brunch/lunch at my sons Café on the Island.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
If you do what you’ve always done, you will get what you have always got!
If I hear myself say “I can’t” then I need to reply “Now I must!”.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I love working for My Therapy Crew as it provided is such a caring, positive and supportive environment and their values and not just words on a page but lived out and talked about often. I believes there’s no other better job than being able to empower others to become the best versions of themselves, both clients and the Crew.
What is your go to workday snack?
Protein stuff like a boil egg or chunks of ham and cheese- just to keep me going and out of the bakeries for more accessible delicious hip widening treats.
What's something we might not guess about you?
I rise early most days to head to the beach for the sunrise and a refreshing dip in the ocean with a crazy community followed by a warming dirty chai on oat milk.
Admin
Matthew Scott
Director & Founder
Meet Matthew
Director and Founder
Matthew is a qualified CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) and has a lifetime of experience in helping small business owners flourish by doing what they do best: living out their dreams.
He graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Business in 1998.
Matt spared some number crunching time with us to share more about himself.
What I do at My Therapy Crew
I guide the vision and direction of My Therapy Crew, supporting our team and clients to flourish. My focus is on building a high-performing crew and creating a space where professionals can thrive while making a real impact.
My superpower at work
Cockroach-level Resilience: emerging successfully from multiple major crises, sometimes occurring at the same time.
A little about me
I’m a CPA and lifelong numbers guy, but outside work you’ll find me listening to podcasts, pondering the mysteries of the universe, and chasing new curiosities.
Favorite quote or motto
“Play the long game.”
What I enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew
I love building a team that shares my passion for helping others, seeing professionals grow in confidence, and hearing about those unforgettable ‘first-time’ breakthroughs from our clients.
Go-to snack during the workday
Anything sweet or crunchy.
One thing you might not guess about me
I’m a (retired) qualified Remedial Massage Therapist
Peita
Head of Operations
Meet Peita
Head of Operations
Peita has significant experience in the allied health and disability industries, and she is passionate about the importance of business operations and organisation. Peita has worked in business and financial operations for over 25 years and has completed a Bachelor of Business.
More about Peita
Peita enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her spare time. Her hobbies include reading and being part of a book club.
Her favourite thing about working for My Therapy Crew is the wonderful team culture and the positive impact this has on not only the team but MTC clients.
She would own a little bookshop, with a café if she wasn’t Head of Operations.
Jesse
Head of Growth and Culture
Meet Jesse
Head of Growth and Culture
Jesse is a strategic leader with extensive experience in the human services sector. He is passionate about fostering growth, building meaningful partnerships, and creating positive workplace cultures aligned with values and vision. As Head of Growth and Culture at My Therapy Crew, Jesse is focused on supporting the crew and driving innovative approaches to achieve outstanding outcomes.
More about Jesse
Jesse is a devoted husband and father of three who calls Glasshouse Country on the Sunshine Coast home. He enjoys hiking in the nearby Glasshouse Mountains, sharing quality time with loved ones, and starting the day with a good coffee. For Jesse, political elections are as exciting as a sporting grand final.
Ruth
Finance and Compliance Manager
Meet Ruth
Finance and Compliance Manager
Ruth is a qualified CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) since 2006 after completing her Bachelor of Business degree at QUT in 2003. Prior to joining My Therapy Crew, she worked in areas including Compliance, Policy Writing and Accreditation in the education sector. Ruth joined My Therapy Crew in 2021, assisting Matthew in various accounting and practice management tasks.
More about Ruth
Between running around after her kids and their various extracurricular activities Ruth enjoys cooking and hosting family and friends. She also enjoys being out in the country, saying if she wasn’t an accountant, she would love to run a Bed and Breakfast.
Rory L
Administration Officer
Meet Rory
Administration Officer
Rory has completed her Certificate III in Health Administration and since completing this she has worked within the allied health space as an Administration Officer.
Rory moved to Brisbane in 2023 from far north Queensland and has loved every minute. On the weekends Rory enjoys exploring different beaches nearby as it is her favourite place to be.
We caught up with Rory to learn a little more about her.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I handle the admin side of things so the rest of the team can focus on what they do best. That means staying on top of tasks, keeping things organised, and jumping in wherever needed.
What is your superpower at work?
Turning phone chaos into clarity — with a smile 🙂
Tell us a little more...
When I’m not working, I love to read and enjoy spending time in nature, whether that means relaxing at the beach or going on a hike.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I love how nurturing and caring the team is here at My Therapy Crew everyone is truly supported and cared for.
What is your go to workday snack?
I love to have tea and something sweet or salty.
What is one thing you might not guess about me?
I love Musical Theatre!
Annie
Administration Officer
Meet Annie
Administration Officer
Annie has completed a Diploma of Business and brings over eight years of experience from the hospitality industry. She has developed a strong set of skills in customer service and is committed to providing valuable support and fostering smooth operations.
We took some time out to chat to Annie and she shared the following with us.
What do you do at My Therapy Crew?
I keep things running smoothly behind the scenes—scheduling sessions, organising paperwork, speaking to you on the phone and making sure our therapists have everything they need to focus on what matters most: helping clients.
What is your superpower at work?
Turning chaos into color-coded spreadsheets.
Tell us a little more...
When I’m not keeping things organised at work, I’m hanging out with my dog, Potato, diving into creative hobbies, reading, or adding to my ever-growing collection of cute and quirky collectables.
What is your favourite quote or motto?
“Life is like a tasting plate. You have to try everything… at least once.’ – Robin Schwarz.
What do you enjoy about working at My Therapy Crew?
I love being part of a team that’s all about helping people feel their best. It’s rewarding to know that even behind the scenes, my work supports something meaningful.
What is your go to workday snack?
Carrot and hummus or popcorn.
What is one thing we might not guess about you?
I lived and worked in the U.S. when I was 18—it was equal parts exciting, weird, and full of life lessons.