Corneli Coetzee – Occupational Therapist – Strubensvalley

Corneli Coetzee - Occupational Therapist - Strubensvalley

Corneli Coetzee is a compassionate Occupational Therapist at Strubensvalley Therapy Centre in Strubens Valley, Roodepoort. She earned her Honours degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pretoria in 2020 and completed her community service year at Ladysmith Regional Hospital in 2021. During that period, she gained hands-on experience across paediatric wards, rehabilitation units, and community outreach programmes, which sharpened her clinical reasoning and client-centred approach.

Since joining Strubensvalley Therapy Centre, Corneli has specialised in pediatric occupational therapy, focusing on sensory integration, motor development, and functional skills training. Moreover, she pursues advanced certification in Ayres Sensory Integration, ensuring that her interventions reflect cutting-edge methods. Consequently, she tailors each session around a child’s unique profile—combining validated assessment tools with creative, play-based activities. Therefore, families rely on her to deliver engaging, evidence-based therapy that fosters real progress.

Corneli collaborates closely with educational psychologists, speech therapists, and remedial practitioners within the Centre’s multi-disciplinary framework. As a result, her recommendations integrate seamlessly into broader educational and clinical plans. Furthermore, she leads quarterly case-review workshops, sharing insights on emerging techniques and ensuring that the entire team incorporates best practices into daily care.

Services

• Developmental Assessment & Therapy (0–4 Years)
  Corneli uses standardized tools—such as the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales and Ages & Stages Questionnaires—to screen early milestones. Consequently, she crafts individualized intervention plans that address gross-motor skills, fine-motor precision, and social-emotional growth.

• Motor & Perceptual Development
  She delivers targeted exercises—like bead stringing, balance-beam activities, and handwriting drills—to refine coordination. Moreover, Corneli incorporates adaptive equipment such as therapy swings, weighted vests, and dynamic seating systems to reinforce postural control and engagement.

• Sensory Integration Therapy
  In the Centre’s sensory gym, she guides children through structured input using textured tunnels, trampoline movement, and vibratory tools. Therefore, clients learn to modulate sensory responses, which improves attention and reduces behavioral outbursts.

• Task-Centered Group Therapy
  Corneli facilitates small groups that work on practical tasks—such as cooking projects, gardening activities, and arts-and-crafts challenges. Consequently, children build functional life skills, teamwork, and self-confidence in a supportive social setting.

• DIR® Floortime
  She coaches parents in Floortime strategies, engaging them in child-led play that nurtures emotional bonds and cognitive growth. Furthermore, she provides video-feedback sessions so families can replicate effective techniques at home.

Additional Information

Strubensvalley Therapy Centre features a child-friendly environment with bright, calming décor and observation windows so caregivers can watch without interrupting sessions. Moreover, the Centre employs a secure online portal for families to access progress notes, session clips, and milestone charts. As a result, caregivers stay informed and engaged between appointments.

Corneli offers both in-person and telehealth follow-up sessions, ensuring continuity of care for busy families or those living farther afield. Additionally, she schedules bi-monthly multidisciplinary case reviews to align therapy goals with school accommodations and home routines. Therefore, each child’s plan evolves smoothly as they grow.

Her professional style blends warmth, creativity, and structure: she invites children to participate actively through choice-based activities, and she empowers families by involving them in goal-setting. Consequently, clients feel supported and motivated throughout their therapy journey.

To give your child access to Corneli Coetzee’s expert, evidence-based care, schedule a consultation today at Strubensvalley Therapy Centre and take the first step toward lasting developmental success.