The Different OT

14/03/2026

🌟 Meaningful occupations 🌟

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve explained that occupational therapy isn’t just about paid employment. At its core, it’s about engagement in meaningful occupations. Whatever that might be, however it might look, we are here to help.

Here are just some of mine ☺️
1. Candle gardening inspired by .with.ginger
2. Chasing waterfalls
3. Baking cakes
4. Relaxing at the beach with my daughters
5. Playing cards and board games
6. Camping off grid with best friends
7. Supporting the local community

02/02/2026

02/12/2025

Here until 2pm. Drop by and stay for a little or a lot. Everyone welcome!

Nurture Paediatrics are here too ☺️

02/12/2025

Tomorrow at Celebrate Together, I will have a range of squishy fidgets for sale. These have been tried and tested by me, my wonderful daughters and lots of clients in order to select the most dense, squishy and interactive tools from the Smooshos range.

Just another reason to come down and see Otis and I ☺️

Oh! and you'll get to see Mandy and Bo from Nurture Paediatrics and the amazing ladies from Spectrum Connections who will have a sensory space set up for those that might want some chill out time.

Can't wait to see you all! Let's support local and celebrate diversity 🩷

02/12/2025

Are you keen to see inside Otis?
Do you have a passion for inclusion?
Are you free between 10-2 tomorrow (Wednesday)?

Well, come on down to this awesome FREE event to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities.

Here is everything you need to know:

* Celebrate Together 2025 *

Where: Youth Central, 135 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga South
(Directly opposite Tauranga Boys' College)
When: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm**

Event Highlights:
- Pōwhiri & Welcome at 10:00am
- IDEA Services Kapa Haka Performance
- Inclusive Circus Workshops
- Performances & Open Mic
- Stallholder Showcase
- DJ Music and interactive activities
- Sausage sizzle and shared lunch period

Thank you to the amazing event organiser: Rowan Ford Dawson of Circabilty, BOP Hub.


Can't wait to see you there! :)

17/11/2025

Hi, virtual world! 👋🏼

I’ve been quiet on here for a few months as I settle into my new norm of being a full-time private OT.

Part of this has been spent reflecting on my “why” and I wanted to share some of that with you so you get to know more about the person behind the name.

I hope my vulnerability and honesty will give just one person reading this the nudge to embrace a different part of themselves and step into the world tomorrow with bravery and pride.

We are all different and I think that’s the best thing about us!

20/07/2025

A wonderful, inclusive morning with likeminded people 🥰

16/07/2025

A great initiative. Hopefully some whanau reading this will be able to make use of it. It even appeals to me!

Sensory friendly screenings at EVENT Cinemas are running in term 3 July-September.

The locations are EVENT Cinemas Albany, Manukau, St Lukes, Westcity, Chartwell, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queensgate, Tauranga Crossing.

The films include Elio (20th July), Lilo and Stitch (3rd August), How to Train your Dragon (24th August), and Smurfs (14th September). All tickets are $12.

Sensory Screenings allow people to enjoy their favourite films in a safe and accepting environment where kids are free to get up, move around, shout or sing. The cinema lights are dimmed and the movie volume lowered for sensitive ears.

You can book tickets and find all the information here: https://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/Promotions/SensoryScreenings =504,518,508,516,512,507,510,520,517,502,511,509,513,519,506,505,503

13/07/2025

🌟 and ONE bubble wand…. 🌟 see you tomorrow for the BIG reveal

12/07/2025

🌟 TWO time timers 🌟

11/07/2025

🌟 THREE chewy necklaces 🌟

10/07/2025

🌟 FOUR pencil grips 🌟