Callan Parker Occupational Therapy

18/11/2025

November holds a special place in our hearts as Prematurity Awareness Month.

Yesterday was World Prematurity Day — a reminder of the extraordinary courage found in the tiniest of humans and the families who hold them.
From the early days in the NICU to the milestones celebrated in therapy rooms, it remains one of our greatest privileges to support preemie families.

‘There is no footprint so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.’

💜 To all the preemies and parents we have the privilege to walk alongside — you are remarkable. 💜

29/09/2025

What a beautiful initiative that was held recently. 💜

Life St George's Hospital is proud to be the first hospital in South Africa to take part in the international "Babies With Books read-a-thon" initiative, which runs from 8 – 18 September 2025.
During this week our NICU staff encouraged parents and grandparents of premature babies to read storybooks to the preterm babies as much as possible. “Reading to babies has been seen to calm the baby. This can be seen objectively by watching a slowing heart rate and breathing rate, better synchronisation of breathing with the ventilator and a reduction in blood pressure. It has also shown decreased physical cues of discomfort”, says Dr Greg Boden, neonatologist at Life St George’s Hospital.
Click here to watch our Moments that Matter video about Baby Eli's journey in our NICU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hgK6gSm6KU. For more information on our NICU services and specialists at Life St George’s Hospital, contact 041 392 6111 or visit our website https://bit.ly/3iTwCdL

22/09/2025

08/09/2025

Such a privilege to collaborate with Samantha Schonknecht, Advanced NDT-trained physiotherapist from The Children’s Therapy Centre 🌿
Working together allows us to share expertise, handle and position the child more easily, and provide the best possible support for the little ones in our care - both in and out of hospital.

And yes, that is Daniella in the hammock with the toddler in the 2nd photo 😋

05/09/2025

Jocelyn has been away in the Western Cape this week completing her Level 4 Sensory Integration course - the final level of her SI qualification 🎉
We are so proud of her dedication and can’t wait to hear all about the knowledge and ideas she’s bringing back to our team 📚💡

04/09/2025

Some snaps from recent sessions with Daniella and Callan ✨

Our kiddos were hard at work on balance and stability, with an added fine motor twist – returning crocs to their matching colour caves. 🐊🐊🐊

In Callan’s session, she introduced a moving/swinging target to challenge motor timing and increase the attention demand.
In Daniella’s session, she added a hand-rolling action for bilateral integration, combined with a bend-and-rise movement.

Such simple activities, targeting so many skills – and with a little imagination, they become all the more fun! 💫

03/09/2025

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day to our amazing practice manager 🎉
She keeps us on track, runs the show behind the scenes, and (most of the time) wins her battles with the computer 💻😉. We couldn’t do what we do without you – thank you for all the laughs, patience, and magic you bring to our team!
You are the Work-Mom to us therapists and the OT-Granny to the kiddies.🌸✨

03/09/2025

Simple play, big benefits 🌸
Painting with water is a wonderful way for little ones to explore creativity, practice pre-writing strokes, and strengthen those fine and gross motor skills - all while having fun!

* Added bonus - minimal clean up for mom! 🙌

02/09/2025

😎Not many careers have you climbing to the top of a jungle gym first thing in the morning - and definitely not at 30 weeks pregnant! 🤰🏼
But when it’s a therapy reward at the end of a session for this special little friend, it’s worth it. 🌞

09/08/2025

Strong. Gentle. Resilient. Magic.
Today we celebrate YOU. 💜✨

Happy Women’s Day to all the women we work with and walk alongside!