Improving quality of life through therapeutic intervention.

Improving function. Restoring independence. Maintaining dignity. Enhancing quality of life.

"You treat a disease: you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win no matter what the outcome"

- Patch Adams

About Me

Rochelle Burnard Occupational Therapy was founded by Rochelle Burnard, who graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2019. Our practice is founded upon genuine human connection, compassionate care, and a commitment to helping each individual reach their potential.

We believe occupational therapy goes beyond treating the diagnosis: it is about understanding the person as a whole and supporting them to regain independence, participate in meaningful activities and experience a better quality of life.

Rochelle Burnard

Rochelle Burnard, occupational therapist
Rochelle

Why Occupational Therapy?

An occupational therapist supporting a patient with a walking frame during a therapy session

Services

Occupational therapy uses a holistic approach with the main purpose of regaining the individuals quality of life as well as assisting the patient and their loved ones. Occupational therapy assists the patient and their loved ones in adapting to a ‘new’ or different way of life.

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    Home-Based Rehabilitation

    Occupational Therapy in the patient's own environment across Pretoria and Centurion, ensuring that rehabilitation is practical, functional and relevant to everyday life.

  2. A wheelchair user presenting to colleagues during a workplace capacity assessment

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    Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)

    Ergo-Science and Psych-FCE qualified (PFCE). Offering physical, cognitive and psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluations, including work capacity, return-to-work and workplace accommodation recommendations.

  3. A therapist taking notes during a consultation with a client

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    Medico-Legal Assessments & Reporting

    Comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and professional reporting to assist in determining the functional impact of injury or illness in medico-legal matters.

  4. A therapist working with a patient fitting a prosthetic leg in a hospital rehabilitation gym

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    Inpatient Rehabilitation

    Occupational therapy within hospital and rehabilitation settings, supporting recovery, functional independence and safe discharge.

  5. A woman eating a meal independently using an adapted grip

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    Outpatient Rehabilitation

    Individualised rehabilitation for neurological, spinal, physical and mental health conditions, with a focus on returning to everyday activities and meaningful participation.

Additional services

  • Assistive device prescription
  • Home modifications
  • Functional assessments
  • Return-to-work recommendations
  • Workplace accommodations
  • Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation

For professionals & referrers

We provide occupational therapy assessments and rehabilitation services for referrals from medical professionals, attorneys, insurers, employers and other health care providers.

Our services include

  • Physical Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Medico-legal occupational therapy assessments and reports
  • Return-to-work assessments
  • Workplace recommendations and reasonable accommodations
  • Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
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Service areas

  • Home visits across Pretoria and Centurion.
  • Practice consultations are available by appointment in Lynnwood, Pretoria and Kilner Park, Pretoria.

Additional qualifications

  • PFCE, Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluation certified
  • ErgoScience certified

How can we help you?

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