Aloise Baardman – Occupational Therapist – Lyttelton

Aloise Baardman – Occupational Therapist – Lyttelton

Aloise Baardman – Occupational Therapist – Lyttelton has practised at CL Stander & Associates – Lyttelton since 2018, specialising in mental-health and functional rehabilitation. She earned her BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pretoria in 2016, then completed community service at Tambo Memorial Hospital, supporting clients with psychosis, trauma, and intellectual disabilities. Furthermore, Aloise holds OT Grow and PsyFCE certifications, which sharpen her skills in group facilitation and functional-capacity evaluation.

Consequently, she applies a holistic framework to every client’s journey. Moreover, Aloise integrates sensory integration and cognitive rehabilitation techniques into personalised plans that restore independence. In addition, she contributes to clinical research on outcome measurement, collaborating with her peers to refine best practices. Ultimately, Aloise’s mission is to empower each individual through evidence-based interventions, empathetic guidance, and collaborative goal-setting.

Services

• Functional Assessments using standardized tools—such as PsyFCE—to evaluate activities of daily living (ADLs), work readiness, and home safety.

• Group Therapy leveraging experiential exercises and projective techniques to build peer support, self-awareness, and coping strategies.

• Sensory Integration Interventions tailored to tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive needs, which reduce anxiety and enhance emotional regulation.

• Cognitive Rehabilitation programmes combining structured digital platforms with hands-on tasks to strengthen memory, attention, and executive functions.

• ADL Retraining, focusing on self-care, meal preparation, and community participation through graded task practice that restores confidence.

• Assistive Technology Prescription and training in adaptive utensils, mobility aids, and home-modification solutions.

• Job Simulation & Vocational Coaching, including ergonomic assessments and task adaptation to support return-to-work goals.

• Creative Arts Therapy, incorporating painting, music, and storytelling to externalize emotions and foster resilience.

• Stress-Management Workshops teaching mindfulness, time-management, and relaxation techniques in both individual and group formats.

• Parent & Caregiver Education, equipping families with home-based strategies that reinforce therapeutic gains.

• Teletherapy Consultations via secure video platform to ensure continuity of care for clients with mobility or scheduling constraints.

• Outcome Measurement & Quality Improvement, using validated tools to track progress, refine treatment plans, and celebrate milestones.

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Additional Information

CL Stander & Associates operates from a contemporary mental-health day clinic in Lyttelton, featuring private therapy suites, a dedicated group room, and a sensory-integration space equipped with mats, swings, and tactile stations. Moreover, the practice utilises a secure electronic medical record system, which streamlines collaboration among psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and social workers. Consequently, clients benefit from truly multidisciplinary care.

In this supportive environment, Aloise collaborates daily with colleagues to integrate occupational therapy seamlessly into each client’s broader treatment plan. Additionally, the clinic adheres to rigorous infection-control protocols, ensuring all equipment and spaces undergo thorough sanitisation between sessions. Therefore, clients feel safe and respected from the moment they arrive.

Furthermore, the practice offers flexible scheduling, including extended evening hours and weekend slots to accommodate varied lifestyles. Patients appreciate the warm décor, comfortable waiting area, and personalized attention that Aloise provides. Ultimately, under her compassionate guidance and clinical expertise, CL Stander & Associates delivers a welcoming atmosphere where every individual receives undivided attention, expert support, and measurable outcomes. Take the first step toward renewed independence by scheduling your personalised assessment with Aloise today.