I have an interest and am fully trained in Sensory Integration, which is an important part of the foundation for all learning. The development of emotional regulation and sensory regulation also contribute to this foundation.
I really enjoy the challenge of working with children who present with behaviour difficulties on account of having sensory processing difficulties. These sensory processing difficulties often also result in concentration difficulties, sleep issues and feeding difficulties. Close teamwork with parents, teachers and caregivers is key to ensuring a better understanding of the child and to working together to achieve common goals.
Parents who are empowered with a better understanding of their children’s difficulties and of how to address these difficulties, can do so much more in making appropriate choices for their children and in assisting them.
I welcome you to Chartwell Therapy Rooms and invite you and your children to relax and to enjoy our country garden, situated in the peaceful Chartwell Conservancy, near Fourways, Johannesburg.
I adopt a holistic view which considers more than just assessment results and scores on tests. My interest in nutrition, and on lifestyle factors, which can impact on development has certainly coloured my approach to therapy.
My multi-disciplinary therapy rooms are spacious and fully-equipped to offer Sensory Integration Therapy.
I work with babies and children of all ages. I adopt a holistic view which considers more than just assessment results and scores on tests. My interest in nutrition, and on lifestyle factors, which can impact on development has certainly coloured my approach to therapy. The body takes strain when we lose our connection with nature and with natural processes. Our peaceful therapy setting within the Chartwell Conservancy, certainly helps to set the tone for healing. Our garden is home to many natural grassland bird species, with open space and the sounds of nature.
I have come to realise the importance of our earliest relationships, and of attachment and bonding. My workshop, Giving Your Baby A Voice, for expectant mums, considers what can be done to set the tone for healthy relationships and for the development of good sensory and emotional regulation.
I have come to realise the importance of our earliest relationships, and of attachment and bonding. My workshop, Giving Your Baby A Voice, for expectant mums, considers what can be done to set the tone for healthy relationships and for the development of good sensory and emotional regulation.
My therapy rooms in Chartwell are a relaxed environment where visitors are welcome to stroll through our gardens and the Chartwell Veggie & Herb Patch, our organically certified vegetable and herb garden.
I have accreditation or training in the following treatment approaches:
- Therapeutic Listening – Vital Sound.
- Sensory Integration (SAISI – SIPT certified: certified in the use of the EASI).
- Interactive Metronome Universe and Interactive Metronome Home.
- The Prechtl General Movement Analysis (GMA), in Pre-term and Terminfants. Using this assessment, one can identify movement disorders such as cerebral palsy in young babies. These “at risk” infants can then begin to receive very early intervention. The assessment of these very basic movement patterns, can be done from a week after the infant is born, and up to 20 weeks post-term
- Training the Newborn Observation, (NBO).
- I am a certified Lactation & Breastfeeding Consultant – (S.A.C.L.C).
- I have completed several modules in Cranio-Sacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute (USA), including CST I & II, Somato-Emotional Release, and the Paediatric CST course.
- I am a SACE accredited provider, and I present SACE and HPCSA accredited talks and workshops on Sensory Integration as well as on other topics in the field of child development. Informative talks and workshops for parents are also run from time to time.
- I have served on the SAISI Board, lectured for SAISI and am a reviewer for the South African Journal for Occupational Therapy.