Below is a list of the top and leading Occupational Therapists in Christchurch. To help you find the best Occupational Therapists located near you in Christchurch we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Christchurch’s Best Occupational Therapists:
The top rated Occupational Therapists in Christchurch are:
- Natoya Rose – VisualPerceptual
- Tyler Pereira – The Hand Therapists
- Leigh Law – The Hand Therapists
- Janna Gresham – Christchurch CBT
- Lynn Faulkner – EasyHeart Occupational Therapy
Natoya Rose – VisualPerceptual
Natoya Rose is currently based in Christchurch, New Zealand attending to her patients all around the world utilizing skype. She is a specialist occupational therapist with more than 30 years of combined work experience in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. The registered occupational therapist specializes in cognitive performance management. It was the year 1996 when Natoya was introduced to the world of cognitive performance. This equipped her with the knowledge and understanding of how the body’s performance is influenced by sensory information and processes and thus VisualPerceptual was born.
Products/Services:
TBI, Literacy & Numeracy, Stroke, Elite Performance, Dementia, Brain Infections, Blood Infections, Brain Surgery
LOCATION:
Address: 9 Crosby Street, Mairehau, Christchurch 8013
Phone: (421) 0822-4485
Website: www.visualperceptual.com
REVIEWS:
“My daughter was treated for VP, by Natoya Rose, she is a different child, pleasant and fun to be around now, she has caught up with her grades now and we haven’t had any bullying anymore, it’s really made a difference and I highly recommend Natoya Rose!” –Heidi Chilcott
Tyler Pereira – The Hand Therapists
Tyler Pereira is one of the highly qualified occupational therapists at The Hand Therapists in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy obtained in 2016 from Otago Polytechnic and is fully registered in Hand Therapy. The occupational therapist also has a postgraduate qualification in Health Science and Rehabilitation. Her past work experiences include private practice within the Australasia region. Tyler specializes in postoperative care, acute trauma, splinting, and rehabilitation of the elbow, hand, and wrist. She can also help manage muscle strain problems like finger dislocation, Skier’s thumb, and wrist sprains as well as tendon problems such as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, mallet finger, and trigger finger, and soft tissue injuries including contusion or crush in the hand and finger.
Products/Services:
Management Of Fractures Of The Hand, Wrist, Forearm And Elbow, Joint Sprains And Muscle Strains, Tendon Issues, Nerve Issues, Soft Tissue Injuries, & Arthritic Issues, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
LOCATION:
Address: Specialist Centre @ Eleven Level 2/11 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch 8014
Phone: (433) 795-060
Website: www.thehandtherapists.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Great team, nice and friendly.” –Darren LeComber
Leigh Law – The Hand Therapists
Leigh Law earned her degree in occupational therapy from Glasgow’s Queen College in 1991. She then proceeded with practice in the paediatrics and orthopaedics field where she was able to utilize her learnings and skills which includes splinting and hand therapy approaches. In 2004 Leigh together with her family migrated to New Zealand and in 2009 officially became a registered hand therapist. She can help with fracture management, hand therapy for sprains and strains, and post-operative care. The occupational therapist is part of The Hand Therapists team in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Products/Services:
Management Of Fractures Of The Hand, Wrist, Forearm And Elbow, Joint Sprains And Muscle Strains, Tendon Issues, Nerve Issues, Soft Tissue Injuries, & Arthritic Issues, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
LOCATION:
Address: Specialist Centre @ Eleven Level 2/11 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch 8014
Phone: (433) 795-060
Website: www.thehandtherapists.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Professional and really the best among the rest.” –Warren Hirth
Janna Gresham – Christchurch CBT
Janna Gresham has a degree in occupational therapy from the Central Institute of Technology, Herataunga, a post-graduate certification in health sciences focused on cognitive behaviour therapy, and a post-graduate diploma in management studies focused on health sciences from the University of Otago and the University of Greenwich respectively. The registered occupational therapist is also a member of the New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists, Health Professionals Council, UK, and the Aotearoa New Zealand Association for Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (ANZA CBT). She is in private practice at her clinic in Christchurch, New Zealand and offers CBT and psychological therapy for people with mental difficulties.
Products/Services:
Management of Anxiety & Panic, Depression, Eating Disorders, Excessive Worry, Grief & Adjustment, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-OCD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD, Social Anxiety & Shyness, Stress & Life Challenges, Work Pressure & Change
LOCATION:
Address: 29 Paparoa Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 560-262
Website: www.christchurchcbt.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Just a note to say, many thanks for your warmth and friendliness you showed me at my appointments I had with you over the last few months. Having you understand my concerns when I was feeling nervous and embarrassed with my issues was very reassuring. I found our sessions very helpful and I looked forward to catching up with you each time..” –A. N.
Lynn Faulkner – EasyHeart Occupational Therapy
Lynn Faulkner is educated at Oxford Brookes University where she graduated with an occupational therapy degree in 2000. She was trained at the same institution and brought along more than 25 years of industry experience when she joined the EasyHeart Occupational Therapy team in Christchurch. The New Zealand-based occupational therapist first practised in the pharmacology and health promotion sector before focusing on clinical occupational therapy. Her work with the regional eating disorder team at Oxford in the UK inspired her specialization in eating disorders. She is an expert in food management and can help individuals suffering from eating disorders like boredom eating, weight cycling, food anxiety, and stress-based eating.
Products/Services:
Acute Mental Health Services, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating Pattern
LOCATION:
Phone: (421) 223-3216
Website: www.easyheart.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Has been instrumental in my daughter’s food disorder management. She is now a beaming and healthy teenager.” –Dianne Hough
