The Blaauwberg Therapy Centre has expanded to include the following para-medical professionals:


• Janet Bytheway - Clinical Psychologist
  
  

  • Eating disorders
  • Scholastic/intellectual assessments
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Bereavement & loss
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Stress & lifestyle management

  
  
• Mandy Knaap - Physiotherapist
  

  We have a special interest in treating:

  • Headaches
  • Acute & chronic neck & back problems
  • Sports injuries
  • Post-Operative rehabilitation

  
  We treat:

  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Sinusitis and chest conditions (e.g. Asthma and Bronchitis)

  We offer:

  • Dry Needling
  • McConnell taping techniques
  • Electrotherapy

  Prevention:

  • Posture & Ergonomic correction & Advice
  • We offer 45 min individualised treat­ment focusing on hands-on therapy and rehabilitation
  • We charge the recommended medical aid tariffs
    
    

Annemarie Long – Remedial Therapist
Annemarie Long has joined the ILNA REMEDIAL CLINIC in October 2006. She completed her B PRIM ED degree at Stellenbosch University and furthered her studies in Special Needs Education at UNISA (ACE:SNE).
She specialises in the Intermediate and Senior phase (Grade 4 - 7+) and has taught at both primary- and high school levels for the past 7 years. She is familiar with the New National Curriculum and Outcomes Based Education, which enables her to offer remedial therapy in liaison with a child's educator from school.
She offers Afrikaans & English language support (Home and Additional Languages) as well as Mathematics. She will also conduct group sessions on study methods, which is also applicable to older learners. Brain Gym activities are also incorporated into the remedial therapy programme.
Remedial therapy is a multi-sensory learning experience and could consist of individual, pairs or group sessions and is planned to support your child's specific needs. An initial assessment is done at the first meeting where after consultation with all parties involved (i.e. school educator, other therapists or psychologists). A feedback session with the parents follows where the results of the assessment and possible strategies for learning support are discussed,
• Deirdre Kempen - Remedial Therapist

  Remedial therapy is only recommended for the learner with an average to above average range of intelligence. If your child therefore has been referred to me it means that he/she is currently not performing according to his/her potential.

  Ages: Grade 1-3

  Remediation covers:

  • Reading, Spelling, Writing, Language skills
  • Methods of learning spelling
  • Method of doing comprehensions
  • Creative writing skills
  • Interaction with the class teacher and other professionals involved with the learner
  • 6-Monthly reassessments
    
    

• Debbie Wilson - Colon hydrotherapist and Indian Head Massage

  This is a vital part of any detox or health programme. It is a safe and painless therapy that clears toxins from the body rapidly and effectively; promotes wellness, increases energy, enhances digestive function.

  It is especially effective for constipation, irritable bowel, diges­tive problems, Candida, allergies, eczema, fatigue or just general health maintenance.

  
  
• Lara Juric - Psychologist

  Lara graduated from Stellenbosch University In 1998 with a Masters' Degree in Counselling Psychology. She has been in private practice in the Table View and Blouberg area for the past 7 years.

  Her special areas of Interest include:

  Assisting children with the following:

  •  Emotional and behavioural difficulties

  •  Learning difficulties

  • Using children's natural language of expression (i.e. play) to overcome emotional difficulty
  • Parent guidance

  Assisting adults with the following:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Personal growth and lifestyle coaching
  • Corporate workshops on stress management

  
  
• Karen Roux - Physiotherapist
  
• Natasha Kritzas - Counselling Psychologist
  
  
• Dianne Mallaby - Counselling Psychologist
  

  CHILDREN:

  • Emotional & behavioural difficulties
  • Teen suicide awareness
  • Eating disorders
  • Scholastic/intellectual assessments

  ADULTS:

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Stress and lifestyle management

   

• Samantha Cilliers Massage Therapist (ITEC)

  AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
  A slow, gentle massage using pure essential oils extracted from many parts of plants to calm, balance and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.

  SWEDISH MASSAGE
  A firm massage using different techniques to relieve stress and tension in the body, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, relieving stiffness and pain of muscles and joints.

  PRICE LIST
  Full body l ½ hours - R250
  Full body 1 hour - R200
  Back and neck 1 hour - R160
  Back and neck 45 min - R140
  Back and neck ½ hour - R95

  EXTRA'S
  Back Scrub - R20
  Aromatherapy - R30
  Home Visit - R50

  GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE - REGRET LADIES ONLY

• Jackie Butler – Midwife

Services offered:

Antenatal classes, Breastfeeding support for parents, immunisations, monitoring of infant growth & weight, postnatal home visits, postnatal care for mother & child.


• Janke Van Der Walt - Occupational Therapist

  Occupational therapy is a treatment that focuses on helping people achieve independence in all areas of their lives. It can provide children with various needs with positive, fun activities to improve their cognitive, physical, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. A child's main job is playing and learning, and an occupational therapist can evaluate a child's skills for play activities, school performance, and activities of daily living and compare them to what is developmentally appropriate for an age group.

  Additional qualifications: Masters degree in paediatric OT obtained in London (2004).10 years experience (UK and South Africa), working with children and families.

  Also qualified in instrumental enrichment - a cognitive programme to assist children with organisational and planning difficulties.

  Assessment and treatment of children aged 2 - 16 with:

  • Learning difficulties, including
  • Developmental delay
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia/Developmental co-ordination disorders
  • Autism/Aspergers
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Co-ordination (gross and/or fine) difficulties
  • Handwriting difficulties
  • Organisation and planning difficulties
  • Sensory processing difficulties
  • offers screening and handwriting assessments on request of schools.

   

  Other staff members include our receptionists Samantha, Delia and Claudia and our childminder Henna.
  

Physiotherapy and a Good Bed

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