The Conductive Education Team
Inna Chochina - Senior Rehabilitation Specialist and Manager of Conductive Education services
I trained as a nurse in my homeland of Russia. Following graduation I worked for a couple of years in a hospital and then returned for further education at Moscow University before studying at the Peto Institute in Budapest Hungary. After graduating I was employed in the Adult Department and remained there for 2 years. I accepted a 2 year contract at the Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation in New Zealand as a Rehabilitation Specialist in 2001 and have remained here ever since.
In 2015 I completed further education in Auckland as a Personal Trainer and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management for not-for-profit organisations. This provided the opportunity to develop new skills while strengthening those already existing. My goal is to learn something new from every experience because I believe there is always room for self-improvement at a personal and professional level.
Nora Keczan - Senior Rehabilitation Specialist
My interest in Conductive Education was fuelled by both grandfathers suffering neurological conditions and the resulting effect on the support network.
I graduated from the Andras Petro Institute for motor disabled as a Conductor-Teacher in June 2005. Following graduation I travelled to Canada for a short time at an Ability Camp where I was leading programs for groups and providing individual rehabilitation programs for children between 5-10 years.
In 2006 I travelled to New Zealand to join the Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation and have over the past 10 years interacted with Stroke Survivors, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord injuries and other rare neurological disorders.
As a Senior Consultant I lead and design rehabilitation programs for groups and individual needs, carrying out assessments, individual consultations and discharges following successful rehabilitation.
Reka Ambrus - Conductor
I graduated as a Conductor in Budapest, Hungary in 2011. A few months later I travelled to Norway to work with children and families living with cerebral palsy and developmental delay.
It was an exciting step moving to Auckland in May, 2012. Working at Glowkids Trust, an early childhood centre in Sandringham for over 2 ½ years was professionally really beneficial.
I was seeking further challenges so I commenced work at INRF in 2015 . In the same year I also travelled to Adelaide for 2 months where I worked in a school setting.
I started working full time at INRF in January 2016. I participate in all class sessions.
I believe a positive attitude will overcome all things.
Peter Mundy - Accountant
Peter commenced his career in Science and Biology. He changed his direction to Office Management and Systems and later qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant in 1991.
He is community minded and has participated in community welfare and environmental groups for several years.
Christine Ozich -Part-time administrator
Christine is a Senior Administrator and has enjoyed a successful career working in the photographic, textile and property industries, hotel management and also as an Electorate Agent within the political arena. She is the face and voice that welcomes our clients to the Foundation. She compliments the team with her technical and practical abilities, ensuring the efficient running of ‘front of house’.
Christine understands the needs of our clients. Her husband is a stroke survivor.
