Unit 4 Sunningdale Suites,
12 Wildwood Close,
Sunningdale 7441
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Special Interest In adult neurological and physical rehabilitation

About Us

We are a team of Occupational Therapists who are passionate about the unique role that Occupational Therapists get to play in the recovery of patients from the acute phase of illness through to the final stages of reintegration back into their community.

Occupational therapy is a client-centred profession concerned with promoting health and well-being, preventing disability and enhancing development through occupation.

The primary goal of Occupational Therapy is to enable people to participate in their activities of everyday life.

our team

Our Services

Physical rehabilitation

Cognitive rehabilitation

Functional rehabilitation for Activities of Daily Living

Hand rehabilitation and splinting

Work assessments and adaptation recommendations

Home assessments and adaptation recommendations

Prescription and recommendations for assistive devices

Caregiver Training

Return to Work intervention

Return to Driving Preparation

Functional assessments for residential placements e.g. retirement villages

Wheelchair seating

where we offer our services

CONDITIONS most commonly treated

  • Strokes
  • Brain Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Amputations
  • Hand and Upper Limb Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Gilliam Barre Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis

meet the team

Anita van der Wath

Anita graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2015 with a degree in Occupational Therapy, after which she completed her year of community service in the Eastern Cape. Anita then went on to work in the Neurosurgery Unit at Tygerberg Hospital before moving into the private sector in 2018.

She broadened her field of expertise by completing the Basic Bobath (NDT) and Advanced Seating Courses in 2017. Anita completed her Advanced Bobath NDT training in 2020. Anita is a lifelong learner and always looks to broaden her field of knowledge. She has attended courses including Return to Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation, Neuro Cognitive Rehabilitation, Ergonomics, Visual Rehabilitation and is a certified Sensory Intelligence® Practitioner.

Anita is passionate about the unique role that Occupational Therapists get to play in the recovery of patients from the acute phase of illness or incident through to the final stages of reintegration back into their communities, to enable them to lead meaningful lives. When she is not at work, Anita enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter exploring, going on camping trips, hiking, cooking and working on creative projects.

Anita van der Wath

Anita graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2015 with a degree in Occupational Therapy, after which she completed her year of community service in the Eastern Cape. Anita then went on to work in the Neurosurgery Unit at Tygerberg Hospital before moving into the private sector in 2018.

She broadened her field of expertise by completing the Basic Bobath (NDT) and Advanced Seating Courses in 2017. Anita completed her Advanced Bobath NDT training in 2020. Anita is a lifelong learner and always looks to broaden her field of knowledge. She has attended courses including Return to Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation, Neuro Cognitive Rehabilitation, Ergonomics, Visual Rehabilitation and is a certified Sensory Intelligence® Practitioner.

Anita is passionate about the unique role that Occupational Therapists get to play in the recovery of patients from the acute phase of illness or incident through to the final stages of reintegration back into their communities, to enable them to lead meaningful lives. When she is not at work, Anita enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter exploring, going on camping trips, hiking, cooking and working on creative projects.

Renandi Uys

Renandi graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2021, with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Whereafter, she completed her community service year at Greys Hospital in KwaZulu Natal. There she gained valuable experience with a range of diagnoses including acute management of neurological, surgical and paediatric conditions.

Renandi is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people around her. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, reading and sewing.

Renandi Uys

Renandi graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2021, with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Whereafter, she completed her community service year at Greys Hospital in KwaZulu Natal. There she gained valuable experience with a range of diagnoses including acute management of neurological, surgical and paediatric conditions.

Renandi is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people around her. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, reading and sewing.

Kyla Dirks

Kyla graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She completed her community service year at Empilweni Hospital in the Eastern Cape, where she established the Occupational Therapy Department and gained valuable experience in both in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation. She has further developed her expertise through postgraduate training including topics of ICU, spinal cord injury, strokes and cognitive rehabilitation. Kyla is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and is dedicated to helping others through meaningful, patient-centred therapy.

She values continual learning and growth, always striving to develop her skills to best support her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, being outdoors, and keeping active.

Kyla Dirks

Kyla graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She completed her community service year at Empilweni Hospital in the Eastern Cape, where she established the Occupational Therapy Department and gained valuable experience in both in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation. She has further developed her expertise through postgraduate training including topics of ICU, spinal cord injury, strokes and cognitive rehabilitation. Kyla is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and is dedicated to helping others through meaningful, patient-centred therapy.

She values continual learning and growth, always striving to develop her skills to best support her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, being outdoors, and keeping active.

Gaby Marriott

Gaby graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2023, with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Cum Laude). She completed her community service year at Aliwal North Hospital in the Eastern Cape, where she gained practical experience in management of neurological, orthopaedic and paediatric conditions through all phases of recovery – acute to reintegration back into the community. She completed her Basic Seating Course (2024) and has completed several short courses relating to neurological rehabilitation.

Gaby is especially passionate about neurological rehabilitation and endeavours to continue to up-skill herself in order to provide the best possible treatment for her patients. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, walks on the beach with her dog, Morgan and exercising.

Gaby Marriott

Gaby graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2023, with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Cum Laude). She completed her community service year at Aliwal North Hospital in the Eastern Cape, where she gained practical experience in management of neurological, orthopaedic and paediatric conditions through all phases of recovery – acute to reintegration back into the community. She completed her Basic Seating Course (2024) and has completed several short courses relating to neurological rehabilitation.

Gaby is especially passionate about neurological rehabilitation and endeavours to continue to up-skill herself in order to provide the best possible treatment for her patients. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, walks on the beach with her dog, Morgan and exercising.

RATES

The practice charges medical-aid rates, and therefore the cost of individual rehabilitation sessions will vary depending on your medical aid. Your account will be submitted directly to your medical aid.

Please contact us if you would like the estimated cost for Occupational Therapy sessions.

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Testimonials

As a family, we cannot thank Anita enough for her continuous dedication, commitment, passion and patience with our father/brother. Her holistic approach has helped him overcome barriers to participate in his everyday activities. Anita goes over and beyond to also provide the necessary support to her patient's families!

Ingrid Barlow

Anita has gone above and beyond of what’s expected from an OC. Her empathy and care are second to none and you couldn’t ask for a better person in your corner. She bends over backwards for patient and family and will do everything in her power to provide progression and success. What she has done for my father and family is true sainthood and she provides and encouraging and uplifting environment. We could never truly put into words how much value she puts into her work but if it wasn’t for her my father would not be where he is today. Supportive and kind furthermore one would be beyond grateful to have this caring professional to handle one’s family’s traumatic experience as she will walk every step of the way with the patient on their road to recovery.

Keagen Kurten

I’m beyond grateful that God has placed Anita in my dad’s corner. Since she entered my Dad’s life he’s been motivated to overcome challenges and constantly improve, his everyday life is constantly improving and he’s gained a a friend. Anita is consistent, patient and is prepared to go the extra mile to help others overcome their challenges as challenging as it may be. Thank you for all you’ve done for my Dad!

Ethan

For the last year and a half I have been working very closely with Anita. She has inspired me not to give up and to keep going, doing my exercises. She is kind and loves what she does, which encourages her patients to keep going and to enjoy the journey as each day goes by!

Mellissa Smit

special interest in adult neurological and physical rehabilitation

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