Lauren is currently on Maternity leave for the rest of 2026 into 2027.

Lauren joined the Handworks team in 2020 went on to qualify as a hand therapist in 2021.  Prior to this she worked at Middlemore Hospital working her way to becoming a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Burns, Plastics and Paediatrics team. She developed extensive knowledge in managing hand burns, scar assessment and scar management. Lauren has completed a postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation at the University of Otago. She is a highly competent hand therapist who can also communicate in Mandarin.

In her spare time, Lauren is a busy mum who also enjoys oil painting and spending time with her family and friends.