Shayna Berman – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin

Shayna Berman – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin

Shayna Berman – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020, graduating with honours recognition as a Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society due to outstanding academic performance in her first year. Furthermore, she completed her community service at Tambo Memorial Hospital, where she provided care in adult psychiatry, neurology, and paediatrics, honing her skills across diverse clinical settings.

Prior to joining CL Stander & Associates, Shayna worked in private mental-health practice, deepening her expertise in psychiatric occupational therapy. Consequently, she brings both broad clinical insight and specialised focus to her role. Moreover, Shayna has completed Activity Performance Outcome Measure (APOM) training and is OT Grow certified, ensuring each treatment plan is both evidence-based and functionally relevant. Ultimately, her mission remains to restore balance and meaningful participation in daily life, with a special passion for supporting geriatric clients through respectful, strength-based interventions.

Services

• Comprehensive Functional Assessments using standardized tools to evaluate ADLs, IADLs, and work-related capabilities.

• Group Therapy that harnesses peer support, experiential exercises, and projective techniques to build self-awareness, coping strategies, and social engagement.

• Sensory Integration Interventions, tailored to each client’s tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive needs, which effectively reduce anxiety and enhance emotional regulation.

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

• ADL Retraining focused on self-care, meal preparation, and community participation, delivered through graded task practice that rebuilds confidence and autonomy.

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

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

• Geriatric Support targeting age-related challenges, such as balance retraining, fine-motor skill enhancement, and cognitive stimulation.

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

• Teletherapy Consultations via a secure video platform, ensuring continuity of care and flexible access for all clients.

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Additional Information

CL Stander & Associates operates from a modern mental-health day clinic in Glen Austin, featuring private therapy suites, a dedicated group room, and a sensory-integration space equipped with swings, mats, and tactile stations. Moreover, the practice utilises a secure electronic medical record system to coordinate seamlessly with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and social workers, ensuring truly multidisciplinary care.

Furthermore, the clinic adheres to rigorous infection-control protocols, including thorough sanitisation of all equipment and treatment areas between sessions—thereby safeguarding client well-being. Clients appreciate the warm décor, comfortable waiting areas, and the therapeutic environment that Shayna fosters through her genuine empathy and clinical expertise.

Finally, under Shayna Berman’s compassionate guidance and evidence-based practice, CL Stander & Associates provides a welcoming atmosphere where every individual receives undivided attention, personalised strategies, and measurable outcomes. Take the first step toward balanced, meaningful living by scheduling your personalised assessment with Shayna today.