Our Occupational Therapists
Chantelle Snyman
Occupational Therapist
HPCSA Registration: OT0079685
“I am a wife and mother of a sensitive, but loving boy and a strong willed and tough little girl. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, making music and listening to audiobooks. I speak both Afrikaans and English.”
I am an Occupational Therapist passionate about helping individuals achieve their potential and live more independent, fulfilling lives. With a commitment to improving the quality of life for people of all ages, I work collaboratively with clients to address sensory, physical, cognitive challenges that may interfere with function in daily activities.
In my practice, I believe in a holistic approach, recognizing that every person is unique. I am Ayres Sensory Integration® qualified and completed training with the latest developments in assessments and interventions.
I tailor interventions to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual. Whether it’s helping a child develop motor planning skills to participate in sports, assisting an adult to understand their own sensory needs, or supporting individuals to maintain their independence at home, work or school, my goal is always the same: To empower my clients to participate in the tasks important to them.
I have experience working in both remedial and mainstream educational settings and launched my private practice in 2018. With 15 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist, working within an Sensory Integration Framework, I understand the importance of providing empathetic care and building trusting relationships, helping clients navigate their everyday activities. I find joy in watching my clients grow, overcome challenges, and regain confidence in their ability to navigate the world around them.
I work with clients across the lifespan and believe in a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy, recognising that every person is unique and deserves support that is tailored to their individual needs, goals, and context.
I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, meaningful, and enjoyable. I work closely with clients and their families to develop skills that support participation, independence, and success in everyday activities across home, school, work, and community environments. I value teamwork and enjoy working alongside families and other professionals to provide care that is supportive, practical, and client-centred.
My early experience in hospital-based occupational therapy provided a strong foundation for my practice and reinforced the importance of treating every client with dignity, compassion, and respect. Through my work in both hospital and outpatient settings, I have gained experience supporting children and adults with a range of physical, neurological, and developmental needs, while continuing to grow my skills in paediatric occupational therapy.
I am currently completing my training in Ayres Sensory Integration®️ (ASI), which is further strengthening my ability to support children and families through evidence-based sensory integration intervention. I continue to build on my passion for client-centred care, striving to support each individual in a way that recognises their unique strengths, challenges, and potential.
Isabelle Botha
Occupational Therapist
HPCSA Registration: OT 0122092
“I am an Occupational Therapist with a passion for people and a strong desire to help individuals discover their strengths, gain independence, and create lives that are meaningful to them.”
Jana van der Merwe
Occupational Therapist
HPCSA Registration: OT 0068276
“I am a paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 19 years of experience supporting children and their families. I am passionate about helping children reach their developmental potential and participate more fully and confidently in everyday life.”
My work is grounded in a warm, collaborative, and child-centred approach, recognising that each child has unique strengths, challenges, and support needs.
In my practice, I have a special interest in early intervention, parent education, and supporting child development through practical, evidence-based strategies. I believe in working closely with parents, caregivers, and educators to better understand each child’s needs and to create opportunities for meaningful participation at home, at school, and in daily life.
Over the years, I have worked with children with sensory processing differences, autism, dyspraxia, developmental delays, Down syndrome, anxiety, attachment difficulties, and other neurodevelopmental challenges. My approach focuses on understanding the underlying factors that may impact a child’s participation, while supporting their confidence, independence, and development in a way that is meaningful to them.
I graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2006 and completed my community service year in 2007. My experience includes working in both public and private healthcare settings, as well as within multidisciplinary teams alongside speech therapists and other professionals. I have completed advanced training in DIR/Floortime, Tomatis®️, Interactive Metronome®️ (IM), early intervention, and learning difficulties, and I also completed an internship in the United States with internationally recognised occupational therapist Maud le Roux.
After several years of practising in the Cayman Islands, I returned to South Africa to be closer to my family. I remain committed to ongoing learning, professional growth, and providing compassionate, family-centred care that helps children and their families thrive.
