Jennifer Brueton Occupational Therapy
Hi, my name is Jen.
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I have worked with many clients who have suffered the debilitating effects of poorly treated Metabolic Syndrome which has resulted in various conditions such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia, progressive neurological conditions and various mental health conditions to name a few, which affect functioning in all areas of life.
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As an OT, I focus on a holistic, client-centred practice to achieve client goals. The knowledge that I have gained from the Nutrition Network has enabled me to take this further and coach clients in health promotion and prevention of disease which can assist them in improving their participation in tasks and activities that are meaningful and purposeful to them.
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I support clients in optimising their physical and cognitive health through proper nutritional education and lifestyle management strategies as part of a holistic rehabilitation approach to improve their physical and neurological functioning.
Jennifer Brueton Occupational Therapy was established in 2015 as an outpatient Neuro Occupational Therapy practice in Glen Austin, Midrand. Since then we have grown and secured ourselves firmly in the healthcare sector and have helped many clients achieve their goals for an independent life.
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We provide Occupational Therapy to clients at Midstream Mediclinic, Midrand, Midstream Estate and Centurion. We also perform home visits to clients in the surrounding areas who are unable to get to our rooms.
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We are contracted to most medical schemes and charge 100% medical aid rates.
Meet The Team
Suvana Harichand
Suvana obtained her Occupational Therapy degree at the University of Cape Town. She has experience working in various acute hospitals and is interested in rehabilitating people by incorporating mental health techniques through therapeutic meaningful physical activities.
Being a part of the multidisciplinary Midstream Hospital team allows her to treat and support patients and their families whilst developing methods that enable them to do things they love!
Suvana is trained in splinting and enjoys cognitive therapy.
She plans to advance her knowledge in the neurological field and various hand-related conditions
Rini Smith
Rini has more than 30 years of experience in child development and behaviour.
She has a special interest in Sensory Integration, and has developed a passion for working with children on the autistic spectrum, ADHD and children with Sensory Processing Disorder.
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Empowering parents to understand the importance of child development and behaviour is a critical component for Rini as part of her treatment program.
Being a mother herself, she relates well to anxious parents in helping their children to be happy and well-adjusted individuals.
Jessica Joubert
Jessica completed her community service in the rural Eastern Cape before moving back to Johannesburg to follow her passion of working with children with neurological conditions.
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Jessica is currently completing her Sensory Integration training through SAISI and plans to further her knowledge in the treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy and similar neurological conditions by completing her MAES Therapy training later this year.
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Jessica describes herself as very open minded and eager to learn and always puts her patients and their families first.
Kiara Ruston
Kiara has a passion for helping people and does so quietly in the background keeping the administrative wheels turning at the practice, and assisting the team wherever she can.
She loves animals, especially her three dogs and her African Grey parrot. She loves to spend time outdoors and keeping busy.
She enjoys prioritising her mental health and is a registered acupuncture detoxification specialist and a soon to be mum!
Multidisciplinary Team
We work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including Doctors, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Biokineticists and other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic and integrated therapy service for our clients.
