Roots Occupational Therapy Randburg

Roots Occupational Therapy Randburg

About

Established in 2022, Roots Occupational Therapy (OT) was founded on a passion for providing individualised paediatric occupational therapy. Roots OT recognises that everyone interacts and understands the world around them differently. They respect these individualities, viewing differences as strengths, not deficits (Harvard Health, 2021).

Roots OT values a person’s ability to develop self-awareness and understanding of their unique profile, empowering them to reach their full potential. They firmly believe in neurodiversity-affirming practices, open communication, and a holistic approach to treatment.

With a wide range of assessment tools and treatment modalities, Roots OT strives to help individuals improve their daily interactions and experiences within their world.

Services

Roots OT works with children aged 0-17 years who experience challenges in areas such as:

• Sensory integration and related difficulties
• ADHD
• Learning difficulties
• School-related difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental delay
• Down’s Syndrome

Additional Information

Meet the Therapist: Rumaiysa Bhyat, Occupational Therapist

Rumaiysa graduated in 2017 with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and specialises in paediatrics. She has experience working within both a special-needs state school environment and the private sector.

Rumaiysa enjoys working with children with a variety of challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental delay, dyspraxia, and sensory integration difficulties. She is passionate about Occupational Therapy and finds joy in viewing the world through a lens of acceptance, empowerment, and accessibility. This allows her to create individualised, fun, and client-specific treatment plans.

Rumaiysa has a strong foundation in paediatrics and has developed a particular interest in using Ayres’ Sensory Integration therapy, DIR Floortime, and reflex integration within her practice. She strives to build a fun and playful environment that supports each client’s development and engagement.

Rumaiysa values developing strong and supportive relationships with her clients, their parents, and educators.