Our Licensed
Practitioners

The team at Jonas Occupational Therapists collectively is skilled in different techniques, and they love to use these to help people to thrive, find themselves, be authentic and love themselves.

They are a group of OT’s that love working with people and are inspired by people.  They believe in the principle of doing, being and becoming, therefore their therapy is practical and interactive.

Occupational therapy is carried out in individual and group therapy settings and utilises a variety of activities to enable clients to learn, practice and master skills.

They also believe that preventing and managing mental illness is key to keeping clients at work. Therefore, they present workshops on topics such as stress management, conflict resolution, boundaries and personality styles and communication.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS:

Keri-Lee Roebert: 083 533 8672

Nadia Joubert: 083 343 2753

Roanne Muller : 082 775 6722

Ida has been working in the field of paediatric sensory integration since qualifying in 1998 as an Occupational Therapist. To her, sensory integration is the most powerful and addictive tool to achieve emotional and social wellbeing. Owning a thriving private practice for almost 15 years has embedded a daily sense of awe for Ida regarding powerful bottom-up sensory strategies in both the individual and group setting.

She completed a M.Phil in Industrial Psychology in 2005 and has always been interested in working in adult mental health and corporate wellness. Overwhelmed and stressed parents as well as adolescent siblings of children seen in her practice are often on the verge of burn-out and have benefitted from sensory assessment and sensory self-management.

Her own bottom-up strategies include napping, training, spicy foods, her well-worn tracksuit with a hot water bottle, as well as vigilantly guarding her need for silence at the end of a long day.

Ida believes that we all need the empowering wisdom of understanding our unique sensory assessment.

“If anything makes me tick, it is to establish meaningful relationships and equipping people to self-regulate and function at full throttle; and having fun while they’re at it.”

The OT team at Johanita Sauerman Occupational Therapists are dynamic, diverse and highly skilled to attend to our clients’ specific needs.

We believe in a holistic and quality care approach, and provide a variety of services to address a client’s individual needs i.e. providing individual- or group therapy in order to maintain a client’s wellbeing and quality of life. We are invested to assist with the return-to-work process, vocational rehabilitation and other rehabilitation for our clients.

“At our practice, we aim to really listen to our clients. We walk the extra mile in helping our clients achieve their independence and quality of life, applying a variety of practical tools and skills. At the end of therapy, we will not only help you put on your dancing shoes but also teach you how to dance to your life song.”

Paige is a workplace specialist with nearly 25 years of commercial experience. She is dedicated to helping improve the perceptions and practices within the office design professions to help enhance interior environments where we live, work and heal.

Her education and work background include a BA in interior design, specializing in office design, a Level 7 PGDip in environmental management, specializing in sustainable construction. Paige is currently pursuing an MSc in Psychology with an interest in further integrating psychological and sensory profiling tools into the commercial interior design process.

“I believe we have a long way to go in creating spaces that are truly human-centred.  The subjects which make up a better understanding of how to do this are fascinating, exciting, and constantly evolving as we research and learn more every day. This gives me confidence we can make a considerable difference in my lifetime.”

With a diverse background centred around the workplace, Paige brings real world as well as academic experience to problem-solving some of the more complex issues in office design.  This is particularly important for general open plan working solutions as well as working with elite, highly specialized professionals which may require dedicated, bespoke work environments.

By gaining insight and understanding of your unique sensory profile you learn what works best for you.

Molly Elsa Coetzee grew up as a dreamer to change the world by helping others to find the best version of themselves. Her dream paved the way to a career in occupational therapy. She obtained her B.Occ Ther in 1999 at The University of the Free State. She has been working for more than 20 years in different settings : department of health and education (special needs). She is passionate about empowering young adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities to become independent members of society. She has a special interest in equipping teenagers and young adults with coping strategies and life skills to successfully transition into adulthood. She completed the Sensory Intelligence course in 2020. She recently started a part-time private practice for ages – teenagers, young adults, educators and parents.

Liz Dobbins, founder and CEO of Propelogy, has shared her cutting-edge programs and inspirational messages with countless audiences worldwide through Universities, Businesses, Wellness Conferences, Empowerment stages and Leadership Retreats.

Liz’s “Science of You” method is a key activator in leadership, executive training, and coaches. The methodology is a holistic approach to strengthening leadership skills, expanding diversity, strengthening coaching effectiveness, establishing higher levels of engagement and improving retention. Liz provides the tools and actionable processes to move people from problem solvers into solution creators.

Liz uses the most innovative tools and techniques to ensure peak performance while integrating health and wellness. She leverages movement to move emotions and incorporates Sensory Intelligence®️ programs for high-performance leadership.

Jeanette is a leading expert in driving organizational, community, and individual wellbeing.
She is a sought-after facilitator, producer, and well-being entrepreneur with clients ranging from Fortune-500 companies, world-class brands, social and environmental nonprofits, and underserved communities.

Jeanette contributes to industry leaders such as Related, Hudson Yards, The Bronx Terminal Market, Johnson and Johnson, Novo Nordisk, The Girls Scouts of America, The United Nations, Missoni, West Point Stevens, Waldorf Schools, Ralph Lauren, and Martha Stewart, Parkmerced, Maximus Real Estate Partners, Credit Suisse, Toblerone and more.
She’s mentored hundreds of thousands of students, including high-integrity CEOs, Venture Capitalists, entrepreneurs, business owners, educators, learning facilities and C-suite executives globally.

A personal note from Jeanette:

“My company Planet Apothecary LLC is a multidisciplinary creative trend consultancy focused on human health and behavior through Sensory Design and DNA IT.
We deliver research, insight, intimate ergonomic and health direction which we have come to call “Whole Being”.
We work with a broad range of clients from across all lifestyle industries. Planet Apothecary provides bespoke Sensory Design profiles which are the blueprint for “Whole BEING Customized Consultancy” for individuals, families, corporations, convention centers, retailers, municipalities as well as learning institutions and clinical settings.
We are dedicated to innovations in sense-stimuli that provide soothing properties with emotional and functional benefits that enhance Whole Being.”

Divergent Life is a neuro-affirming service that offers assessment, diagnosis, coaching and therapy for those who are neurodivergent. Sensory Intelligence® is an integral aspect of their assessment and coaching work.

Emma Offord (founder of Divergent Life) is a registered Clinical Psychologist specialising in Neurodiversity. This includes Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, OCD and trauma experiences.

Jolene Ironside (Co-founder of Divergent Life) is a registered Integrative Counsellor, ADHD, Yoga and Mindfulness Coach.  Specialising in teenagers and Adolescents.

The main focus of Divergent Life’s work is to enable clients to better understand themselves and to support them in designing their life in such a way that they can thrive and achieve mental health.

Divergent Life is based in  the UK and work is predominantly online or in schools.

Rianda is an Occupational Therapist (35 years) with extensive experience in Mental health in SA, Botswana, and currently Scotland. She qualified as a transformational coach in 2018 (through ANIMAS UK) and loves using the combination of OT with a coaching approach.

Rianda lives in the Scottish Borders and specializes in: Assessment and treatment of Adolescents with ADHD, ASD Depression/low mood, Anxiety, Anger issues, Absenteeism, Distress at school. She also provides support to teachers and parents.

Leandi is the founder of Richter Therapy Inc. She has a special interest in hand therapy and directs most course work towards the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. Apart from her qualifications listed above she completed all the modules regarding assessment and treatment of pain through the Train Pain Academy. As Occupational Therapy does not end at acute clinical management, she furthered her studies to address psychosocial barriers to return to work through case management.

Helen has a strong interest in holistically focussed therapy that sees people meet their own life goals and functional achievements. She is passionate about continuing to grow in her understanding of neuroscience in particular to help her clients and so take into account factors such as a history of trauma, sensory processing, environmental influencers and relational dynamics among others during her work. She also has a special interest in helping people recover from or live through serious injury or disability including the management of conditions where chronic pain has developed. She believes deeply in the importance of mental health across the life span and so also works in the area of palliative care. She works with individuals as well as groups.

Lauren has spent over ten years of her career as an Occupational Therapist working in the field of mental health with adolescents and adults. She is inspired by witnessing transformation in individuals. She enjoys bringing science and creativity together to assist individuals with experiencing personal growth through the use of interventions which develop skills in order to increase quality of life. She is passionate about helping individuals to see that they have the power to self-regulate by implementing simple and practical sensory strategies.

Amanda is a qualified occupational therapist with a special interest in mental health of adolescents and adults. She enjoys working with groups, teaching life skills and also does individual therapy. She believes in a holistic approach and provides a variety of services to address the client’s needs. Her aim is to empower clients to manage their illness in order to better their quality of life and reach their true potential in their personal life and work/learning environment. The latest tool she added to her toolbox was the Sensory Matrix™. A tool that will help clients to understand their own thresholds in order to increase their productivity, health and well-being and help them to have more fulfilling relationships.

Simóne completed her Occupational Therapy degree in 2017 from the University of the Free State. Over the past few years, she has gained experience in community based paediatrics, adult and adolescent mental health and vocational rehabilitation. She is passionate about empowering adolescents and children with an interest in sensory integration and emotional support. She further focusses on mental health, cognitive rehabilitation and sensory integration strategies for adults with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.

Ashleigh is an occupational therapist with experience in both the public and private mental health sectors encompassing a diverse range of diagnoses. Whilst working at Weskoppies hospital, she developed a passion for advocating for those with mental illness particularly in the workplace. This sparked her further studies in vocational rehabilitation and sensory intelligence. She is currently working in private practice at Oxford Healthcare Centre working with both the adult and adolescent program at The Day Clinic. In her private practice, she conducts Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluations, sensory assessments and provides both individual and group occupational therapy. She strives to provide client centred and holistic therapy ensuring that all aspects of her clients occupational well-being are considered. Together with the client, she endeavours to create occupational balance to allow her clients to live a more meaningful life while fulfilling the necessary roles at home and at work.