Sonet Steyn – Occupational Therapist – Die Hoewes

Sonet Steyn – Occupational Therapist – Die Hoewes

Sonet Steyn – Occupational Therapist – Die Hoewes practices at Vista Clinic, where she delivers specialist occupational therapy to adults facing mental health and functional challenges. She is a registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Consequently, her practice adheres to the highest professional standards and ethical guidelines.

Early in her career, Sonet worked across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Therefore, she honed her skills in functional assessments, activities-of-daily-living (ADL) training, and sensory integration techniques. Moreover, she completed advanced workshops in cognitive rehabilitation and group dynamics, which enable her to design both individual and group programmes that foster real-world independence and resilience.

Services

Our multidisciplinary team at Vista Clinic combines cutting-edge techniques with personalized, patient-centred strategies, offering:

• Comprehensive functional assessments to evaluate daily living skills such as grooming, cooking, and household management.

• ADL training that restores independence in self-care, dressing, and meal preparation, using graded task practice for optimal outcomes.

• Sensory integration therapy for clients with anxiety, trauma histories, or neurodevelopmental differences, employing tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive activities.

• Cognitive rehabilitation programmes to enhance attention, memory, and executive-function skills through structured exercises and digital platforms.

• Workplace wellness assessments to recommend ergonomic adjustments, adaptive equipment, and workflow modifications that support sustained employment.

• Home-environment analyses that identify barriers to independence and propose practical modifications—such as assistive devices and layout changes—for safer living spaces.

• Group workshops on stress management, time management, and resilience training, fostering peer support and shared learning in a therapeutic setting.

• Pain-management strategies, including therapeutic exercises, joint-protection techniques, and heat/cold modalities to reduce discomfort and improve function.

• Discharge-planning services to coordinate home-care support, caregiver training, and community referrals that maintain gains after clinic discharge.

Each service incorporates collaborative goal-setting and ongoing progress tracking, so clients remain active partners in their own recovery journey.

Additional Information

Furthermore, Sonet collaborates closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, ensuring truly holistic care. As a result, every treatment plan addresses biological, psychological, and social dimensions of health. Moreover, Vista Clinic’s landscaped garden areas provide a serene backdrop for outdoor therapeutic exercises and mindfulness activities, reinforcing mind-body connections and promoting well-being.

In addition, our day-clinic programmes blend occupational therapy modules with medical and nursing support, thereby allowing clients to maintain daily routines while receiving intensive rehabilitation. Consequently, participants benefit from continuity and momentum in treatment.

To foster innovation, Sonet participates in multicentre research initiatives on emerging occupational therapy interventions—such as virtual-reality rehabilitation and telehealth-enhanced home programmes—keeping her practice at the forefront of clinical advances. Therefore, clients gain early access to evidence-based methods that maximize functional outcomes.

Overall, Sonet emphasizes open communication, shared decision-making, and empathetic partnership at every stage. Schedule a consultation today to experience personalized occupational therapy services that empower your journey toward functional independence and lasting well-being.