About Maple Life
Our Mission
Our Mission
Founded by passionate occupational therapists, we believe everyone deserves the highest level of independence and well-being. Our mission is to provide empathetic, personalised care that respects each individual’s unique journey -- all designed to help you or your loved ones live life to the fullest.
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Our Founder
Our Mission
May Cheah is the heart behind Maple Life—a passionate Occupational Therapist, clinical leader, and creative visionary with over a decade of experience in community, aged care, disability, and consultancy settings. Known for her warm, client-centered approach and strong advocacy for inclusive living, May has supported hundreds of individu
May Cheah is the heart behind Maple Life—a passionate Occupational Therapist, clinical leader, and creative visionary with over a decade of experience in community, aged care, disability, and consultancy settings. Known for her warm, client-centered approach and strong advocacy for inclusive living, May has supported hundreds of individuals and families to live more independently and meaningfully.
As a clinical lead for a national disability provider, May worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, service providers, and funding bodies to drive best practice and deliver high-quality care. Her deep understanding of Home Care Packages, NDIS, and private health funding now fuels her mission to provide personalised, accessible OT services through Maple Life.
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In addition to her clinical work, May brings a creative touch through her custom pottery service —Maple Dream—combining her love for functional art with her therapy expertise to craft beautiful, adaptive pieces that empower people in their daily routines. She also delivers education and consultancy to stakeholders and sharing evidence-bas
In addition to her clinical work, May brings a creative touch through her custom pottery service —Maple Dream—combining her love for functional art with her therapy expertise to craft beautiful, adaptive pieces that empower people in their daily routines. She also delivers education and consultancy to stakeholders and sharing evidence-based insights that elevate care and spark innovation across the sector.
Through Maple Life, May is redefining what it means to support people holistically—blending empathy, skill, and creativity to help others live life on their own terms.
About Maple Dream
How we started
Maple Dream was born from a simple but powerful idea: that everyday items—like mugs, bowls, and plates—shouldn’t just be functional, they should also be beautiful, personal, and inclusive. As an occupational therapist, the founder of Maple Life saw firsthand how standard feeding aids often looked clinical and uninspiring.
So, she merged her clinical expertise with her love for handmade pottery to create Maple Dream—a space where art meets function. Every piece is thoughtfully designed to reflect the client’s personality, support their specific needs, and promote dignity, joy, and participation in daily life. It’s therapy you can hold—and a philosophy that celebrates the true heart of occupational therapy: meaningful, person-centered living.