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Our team of Occupational Therapists enable our patients’ to regain their independence and maximise their participation in their everyday life activities by rehabilitating lost function, enhancing their skills and reducing limitations through the use of assistive devices and environmental adaptations.
A dynamic team of 4 Occupational Therapists bring passion and occupational engagement to the Faircape Health Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). The Occupational Therapists vision is to promote a fulfilling life through engagement in meaningful occupation. The practice is focused on assisting patients with a diverse set of abilities, and enabling participation in everyday activities of life to maximise health.
We pride ourselves and focus on looking at an individual’s abilities and not impairments. Our Occupational Therapists adapt the person’s environment or teach methods of using assistive devices to promote participation in everyday occupations. Occupations including: Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLs) such as self-care tasks, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) such as meal preparation tasks, driving tasks, work, education and leisure tasks. For an individual to be able to perform an occupation or activity of choice ultimately promotes a meaningful quality life.
Laura Jacobs is a Junior Occupational Therapist at Faircape Health Somerset West.
She graduated from the University of the Western Cape in 2022 and completed her community service at Paarl Hospital. During this time, she gained valuable experience working with diverse populations and conditions, including neurological disorders, burns, pediatrics, and orthopedics.
Her professional interests include cognitive rehabilitation, neurological conditions, and palliative care. She is passionate about Occupational Therapy as it allows her to collaborate with patients to help them achieve their full potential and independence in all aspects of life. She values the holistic approach of Occupational Therapy, which addresses the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of individuals.
Rosé is our dedicated Occupational Therapist and OT Practice Manager at the Sports Science institute of South Africa (SSISA). She graduated from The University of Cape Town and completed her community service in Pofadder, rural Northern Cape. Her passion includes; neurological rehabilitation and amputation management.
“Healthcare is not merely a basic right to life but is also rooted in our right to dignity and respect” is what she lives by both personally and professionally.
Bernalee Herbert is a Junior Occupational Therapist at Faircape Health Somerset West.
She graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2022 and completed her community service at Mosvold Hospital in rural KwaZulu-Natal, where she developed a deep passion for rural rehabilitation.
For her, being an Occupational Therapist is not just a profession but a calling. She is passionate about helping people regain the ability to engage in meaningful occupations through a holistic approach. She has a special interest in neurorehabilitation, spinal rehabilitation, and hand therapy and continues to grow her expertise and passion in these fields.
Taahirah graduated from the University of the Western Cape and completed her community service in Kimberley, Northern Cape. She has a keen interest in upper limb rehabilitation and helping individuals reach their full potential in daily life.
Liann Meyer is a Junior Occupational Therapist at Faircape Health Institute Somerset West. She graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2023 and completed her community service at Elizabeth Ross Hospital in the Free State. During this time, she developed a deep appreciation for serving rural communities and learned the importance of creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness in delivering patient-centred care. She is passionate about physical and neurological rehabilitation and values building strong therapeutic relationships with her patients. She enjoys walking alongside individuals on their rehabilitation journey, helping them achieve independence and reaching their full potential. She has a particular interest in assistive technology and its role in enhancing participation and independence in daily life. She hopes to further her studies in this field in the future.
Christelle graduated from the University of Stellenbosch and completed her community service in Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape. She has a keen interest in stroke rehabilitation and helping individuals reach their full potential through compassionate meaningful treatment.
Kim Schaffers graduated from the University of the Western Cape and completed her Community Service in Bizana in the Eastern Cape. Her interests include neuro rehabilitation and upper limb rehab.
Tircher Collop is a Junior Occupational Therapist at Faircape Somerset West. She obtained her degree from the University of the Western Cape in 2022, after which she completed her community service at Cradock Hospital in the Eastern Cape. During this time, she developed a strong passion for person-centred care. Tircher is dedicated to supporting individuals in regaining independence and participation in meaningful activities of daily living. Her professional interests include neurorehabilitation, hand and upper limb therapy, geriatrics, and mental health.