I am passionate about the value of neurological occupational therapy, accessibility for all and helping individuals who have sustained life-changing injury realise their full potential. 
Jo Throp is an experienced neurological occupational therapist and the founder and CEO of Krysalis Consultancy. Since qualifying in 1997, she has worked across NHS services, specialist brain injury rehabilitation, community services and independent practice.
With 30 years experience in neurological rehabilitation, Jo has developed particular expertise in understanding how changes in the brain can affect everyday life. Her approach looks beyond a diagnosis, considering how cognition, fatigue, sensory processing, behaviour, executive functioning and a person's environment can influence their ability to work, learn and take part in everyday activities.
Jo has supported adults and children affected by a wide range of neurological conditions and differences, including acquired and traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, progressive neurological conditons and neurodivergence.
She combines her clincial knowledge with a practical, curious and person-centred approach. She is also experienced in making complex neurological and rehabilitation concepts easier to understand for individuals, families, professionals and organisations.
Core skills
- Acquired and traumatic brain injury
- Cognition and executive functioning
- Fatigue and its effect on everyday life
- Sensory processing and regulation
- Neurodivergence and hidden disability
- Workplace function
- Professional leadership
Career history
Jo Throp founded Krysalis Consultancy in 2006, developing a specialist neurological occupational therapy service supporting people with complex neurological and neurodivergent needs. Alongside her role at Krysalis, she has contributed to the wider occupational therapy and neurological rehabilitation community.
She is currently a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist's Leadership Advisory Group, exploring workforce challenges and professional strategy.
Her previous roles have included Communications Lead for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists' National Executive Committee for Neurological Practice, a co-opted Executive Committee Member of the United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum, and Trustee of Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire.
Jo's previous roles include...
Senior Neurological Occupational Therapist — Glenside Manor Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service Mar 2004 - Apr 2007
Specialist residential rehabilitation for acquired/traumatic brain injury, complex behaviour aand neuropsychiatric presentations, independent living and prolonged disorders of consciousness.
Clinical Lead Neurological Occupational Therapist — Wiltshire Primary Care Trust Jan 2000 - Feb 2004
Led a multidisciplinary community neurological rehabilitation team including occupational therapists, pyhsiotherapists and therapy assistants.
Senior Neurological Occupational Therapist — Salisbry NHS Foundation Trust Feb 1999 - Jan 2000
Community neurological rehabilitation for people with acquired/traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and progressive neurological conditions.
Occupational Therapist — Salisbury NHS Trust Sep 1997 - Feb 1999
Rotational rehabilitation experience including mental health, hand trauma, spinal cord injury and older people.
A few words from Jo...
Outside of work, I enjoy yoga, walking my dogs, staying active and spending time outdoors. I am practical and creative, enjoy solving problems and I have a love of nature, animal rights and protecting the environment.