Below is a list of the top and leading Occupational Therapists in Auckland. To help you find the best Occupational Therapists located near you in Auckland, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Auckland’s Best Occupational Therapists:
The top rated Occupational Therapists in Auckland are:
- Rick Cheng – Pro Ed Assessment and Therapy Centre
- Lorna Crawford – Pro Ed Assessment and Therapy Centre
- Arul Hamill – Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Lucy Charles – Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Pip Catchpole – Active+
Rick Cheng – Pro Ed Assessment and Therapy Centre
Rick Cheng is a registered NZ Teacher with a bachelor degree from AUT in New Zealand as well as in China. He also holds a masters degree from the United States and a postgraduate diploma from Hongkong. The Auckland-based occupational therapist is an expert in occupational therapy for children especially those involving learning developmental delays and difficulties. Rick is also experienced in teaching gifted/mainstream children and students with learning difficulties. He is currently Pro Ed’s team leader and is committed to designing strategies and therapy programmes that would help children reach their full potential.
Products/Services:
Learning Difficulties/Developmental Delays, Teaching Mainstream/Gifted Students and Children with Learning Difficulties
LOCATION:
Address: 9 Apollo Drive, Windsor Park, Auckland 0632
Phone: (494) 785-523
Website: www.proed.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“I have worked with Pro Ed since it’s inception. Under Rick’s leadership, it has continued to offer exemplary service in every sense of the word. Rick’s depth of expertise never fails to amaze me especially coupled with his delightful modesty and humanity.” –Val and Norm Devonport
Lorna Crawford – Pro Ed Assessment and Therapy Centre
Lorna Crawford is part of Pro Ed’s occupational therapy team and functions as the clinic’s supervisor. She is a registered occupational therapist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Her qualifications include being an experienced Life Coach and broad expertise in the assessment and treatment of attention difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, visual perception, and dyspraxia. With her knowledge and expertise, patients can obtain independence and improve their sensory, physical, and cognitive difficulties. Aside from working as an occupational therapist, she is also tutoring individual wanting to improve their English proficiency.
Products/Services:
Assessment and Treatment of Visual Perception, Dyspraxia, Attention Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder
LOCATION:
Address: 9 Apollo Drive, Windsor Park, Auckland 0632
Phone: (494) 785-523
Website: www.proed.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Excellent advice and patient staff.” –Jen C.
Arul Hamill – Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Arul Hamill obtained her New Zealand Registration for Occupational Therapy in 1988 and her Australian Registration in 2013. She is a founding member of the International PRPP instructors Network established in 2014 and a member of the Occupational Therapy New Zealand/ Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa. Arul has more than 25 years of expertise in the field of pediatric occupational therapy. She has been part of Child Development teams for 8 years before deciding to focus on private practice in 2003. Her expertise is in developmental delays, head injuries, learning disability, and neurological conditions.
Products/Services:
Developmental Delay & Syndromes, Cerebral Palsy, Head Injuries like Shaken Baby Syndrome, Prematurity, Learning Disability, Neurological Conditions, Equipment Support, & Cross-Cultural Support
LOCATION:
Address: 300 Great South Road, Remuera, Auckland 1051
Phone: (421) 065-9764
Website: www.paediatricot.nz
REVIEWS:
“I love the patience and understanding that they have for every patient.” –Clare Bridge
Lucy Charles – Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Lucy Charles holds a diploma qualification in Occupational Therapy and is registered with the New Zealand Occupational Therapy and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She is also a valued member of the Occupational Therapy New Zealand/Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa. She co-founded Pediatric Occupational Therapy which primarily serves the Auckland region. Lucy brought with her more than 25 years of experience in working in NZ and UK focused on Child Development Services of children aged 0 up to 18 years. She helps with developmental delays, anxiety disorders and social-emotional needs of children.
Products/Services:
Children Aged 5 to 18 Years with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Specific Learning Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD), Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, (FASD) Sensory Processing Difficulties, Prematurity, Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions, Syndromes, Global Developmental Delay, Anxiety Disorders, Children with Social-Emotional Needs
LOCATION:
Address: 300 Great South Road, Remuera, Auckland 1051
Phone: (421) 065-9764
Website: www.paediatricot.nz
REVIEWS:
“They are very attentive to my child and shows they love what they do. Thank you!” –Morris Staunter
Pip Catchpole – Active+
Pip Catchpole has a Bachelor In Health Sciences degree and a post-graduate diploma qualification in Occupational Science. At present, she is the director and one of the practising clinicians in Active + Orewa in Auckland. Her experiences include training in Commitment and Acceptance Therapy. She is also qualified in the field of vocational rehabilitation and special modulation therapy. Through the past 16 years, she has dedicated her skills and knowledge in speciality rehabilitation like spinal rehabilitation, hand therapy, and neuro-rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation.
Products/Services:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation, Sensory Modulation Therapy
LOCATION:
Address: 13 Moana Avenue, Orewa, Auckland 0931
Phone: (494) 274-477
Website: www.activeplus.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“The team at Active+ run superb clinics. Would recommend their services.” –Graham Aylett
