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Stewart Marais Masoetsa Occupational Therapist Inc

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Stewart Marais Masoetsa Occupational Therapist Inc

Occupational Therapy Team
In-hospital and out of hospital services Mandate:
To be the hands that uplift others in their most trying times.

Vision:
Our vision is to help young and old obtain their full potential in striving toward their sense of being, becoming and belonging. Mission:
We strive to provide excellent rehabilitation services that are client centred to enable reintegration into the community. Slogan:
Enhancing Potential, Enabling Life

02/08/2025

OT Strategies to Support Individuals with Autism

Every person with autism is unique — and occupational therapy meets them where they are. 💙

Here’s how we support individuals with autism through personalized, practical strategies:

🔁 Routines & Structure:
Predictable daily routines help reduce anxiety and increase independence.

📅 Visual schedules, timers, and step-by-step task lists are powerful tools.

💬Communication Support:
Whether someone uses speech or visuals, we help build meaningful interaction.
We also guide families in using clear, consistent language and giving time to process.

🏡Safe & Sensory-Friendly Spaces:
We assess environments to reduce sensory overload and promote calm:
✅ Noise-reducing headphones
✅ Weighted blankets
✅ Clearly labeled areas or sensory zones

🌱 With the right support, individuals with autism can thrive in their own way — at home, school, work, and beyond.

30/07/2025

⏰ Consistency Builds Confidence

Routines help reduce overwhelm and build function in daily life.
Start small, repeat often — watch independence grow 🌱

build simple routines that lead to greater independence.

🧠 Start small.
👀 Use visuals.
⏰ Add reminders.
🎉 Celebrate progress!

26/07/2025

Wins of the Week 💪✨

We celebrate the small victories that mean everything.

This week, someone:
👐 Held a cup without help.
🍽 Ate their meal on their own.
✂️ Cut their own hair again.

These might seem like everyday moments to most, but for our clients, they’re hard-fought milestones. As occupational therapists, we get to witness the beauty in these “little” wins that are actually huge.

Never take the simple things for granted. To someone, regaining independence in a single daily task is a life-changing triumph.

23/07/2025

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapy Locums to join our team at SMM-OT.

Please send your CV to:
admin@smm-ot.co.za

16/07/2025

Mental health is just as important as physical health. 🧠💚
It affects how we think, feel, and act—and it impacts every part of our society, from families to workplaces.

At our practice, we recognize that mental health affects everyone. That’s why our occupational therapy team makes it a priority to care for their own mental well-being through prayer, support systems, self-care, and intentional rest.

Because we can’t pour from an empty cup. 💆🏾‍♀️🌿

12/07/2025

👋 Meet the Newest Member of Our OT Team!
We’re thrilled to welcome Enya Maé van Rhijn, our new Occupational Therapist, to the SMM family! ❤️

🎓 Enya holds a Bachelor’s of Occupational Therapy from Stellenbosch University and is also certified through the CDE Academy Foundation Course in Diabetes Care for Health Professionals.

💬 What drives Enya?
My favorite part of OT is building meaningful therapeutic relationships and witnessing my patients’ progress through consistent effort and collaboration. I’m deeply committed to advocating for my patients’ rights every step of the way.”

🧠 She’s currently expanding her expertise through the Open Hand Therapy Initiative webinars, strengthening her skills in hand injury care.

🌱 Passionate, empathetic, and always growing — Enya brings a patient-centered approach and a heart for helping people reach their goals in meaningful ways.

Join us in giving her a warm welcome! 💬👇

09/07/2025

The Bobath Approach is a hands-on technique used by occupational therapists to help individuals with neurological conditions regain movement and independence.

👣 Ideal for:
- Stroke survivors
- Brain injury or spinal cord injury
- Neuromuscular disorders

💡 How it helps:
✅ Improves posture and movement control
✅ Re-trains the brain and body to work together
✅ Focuses on everyday functional activities
✅ Encourages smoother, more natural movements

Occupational therapists use Bobath to help clients move with purpose, function with confidence, and live with independence.

🙌 Progress takes practice — and we’re here every step of the way.

05/07/2025

The Bobath approach helps people improve movement and function after neurological conditions like:

- Stroke
- Cerebral palsy
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries

Using guided movements, posture control, and sensory input, Bobath therapy helps:

✅ Re-learn everyday tasks
✅ Improve coordination and balance
✅ Build body awareness
✅ Restore function with purpose

It’s not about forcing movement — it’s about teaching the body and brain to work together again.

02/07/2025

💪Struggling with daily tasks after an injury?

🧠 Living with chronic illness or neurological challenges?

👐 Feeling limited by pain, fatigue, or coordination issues?

👉 SMM is here to help you:
✔️ Move better
✔️ Live safer
✔️ Feel stronger
✔️ Be more independent

28/06/2025

📅 1 Week Can Make a Difference

Occupational therapy can help you feel more in control, more comfortable, and more YOU.

24/06/2025

As occupational therapists, we help by:

Teaching Lymphoedema management techniques. Through the use of Decongestive therapy, Strapping, Supporting mobility, Exercises, and Pressure garments, ensuring you live a healthy & independent lifestyle

We’re here to help you move easier, live better, and feel supported every step of the way.

21/06/2025

As occupational therapists, we can now help with:
💧 Edema (swelling) management
🖐️ Adaptive techniques for daily tasks
🏃‍♀️ Regaining strength and independence

✨ Early care makes a big difference. Let’s take control, reduce discomfort, and support your daily function.

Address

Busamed: Suite 205, Mazelspoort Road, Linquinda
Bloemfontein
9301

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27607385583

Website

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