Our passionate team

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Bianca completed her undergraduate training at the top of her class at the University of the Free State. Thereafter she served her Community Service year at Sebokeng Hospital where the value of therapy and serving the community became her biggest reward.

After qualifying, Bianca embraced the profession with gratitude for the opportunity to work at Sensoryscape Paediatric Occupational Therapists and is motivated by the difference that she can make in people’s lives.

Bianca has a special interest in working with premature babies and infants. She also has a passion to work with toddlers with sensory integration difficulties, special needs and other developmental challenges.

She has completed her postgraduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration through the South African Institute for Sensory Integration (SAISI). Furthermore, she has completed the Prechtl’s qualitative assessment of general movements training as well as Test of Infants Motor Performance, which equips her to assess babies with a high risk for developing neurodevelopmental disorders.

Bianca believes that it is a privilege to be a part of so many children’s lives, to understand their world a little better and ultimately help them reach their full potential.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Angela completed a Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2019. She then went on to complete her community service year at Chris Hani Baragwaneth Academic Hospital, gaining experience in paediatric, neonatal and orthopaedic OT. It was during this time, she found her passion for working with children.

Angela has a special interest working with neonates, neurodevelopmental conditions, and rehabilitation. Angela has a passion for furthering her education and is always looking for new ‘tools’ to add to her OT ‘toolbox’. Angela has furthered her education through various short courses, including courses in paediatric splinting, Makaton and neonatal therapy through Ithemba Neonatal Therapy Association South Africa. During 2023, Angela completed the Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Therapy course through SANDTA. Angela has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration through Sensory Integration Education, UK.

Angela believes it is a wonderful privilege to work together with children and their families to help little ones reach their potential and shine brightly.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Karlie is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who completed her Bachelor’s and Honours degrees in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pretoria. Following her academic achievements, she undertook her Community Service year at Dora Nginza Hospital in the Eastern Cape, where she gained invaluable experience in paediatrics, focusing primarily on the care of infants and young children.

It was during this year that Karlie discovered her profound passion for working with children, particularly those facing neurological developmental challenges. Her commitment to this specialty led her to further her expertise by completing the Malamulele Onward Course in Cerebral Palsy. This training underscored the critical role Occupational Therapists play in establishing the foundational skills necessary for children to achieve increased independence, while also highlighting the importance of collaboration with caregivers to reach the goals and dreams of their children. 

As a continually evolving professional, Karlie remains motivated to expand her skills and knowledge. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality services to her clients and their families, striving to make a meaningful impact in their lives.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Stacey joined physikids in January 2020.

She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Witwatersrand, graduating in 2015.

She then went on to complete her community service year at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where she continued as a permanent staff member for 3 years. It was here that she developed her passion for paediatrics.

Over the last four years she has had the opportunity to work in the paediatric and neonatal ICU, paediatric burns unit, multiple multidisciplinary team clinics such as the tracheostomy and haemophilia clinic, as well as the neurodevelopmental rehab clinic.

In September 2019, she completed her training in the Basic Paediatric Neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) 8-week course based on the Bobath Concept. Most recently she has also done her training in the Prechtl’s general movements assessment and she is currently busy with her Masters degree.

She looks forward to working in the team and enriching the lives of her young patients.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Tracey Voigt is a registered Educational Psychologist and qualified teacher. She obtained her psychometry qualification and registration at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2008. In 2009, Tracey embraced her lifelong dream of being a psychologist and pursued her Masters degree in Educational Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). She completed her internship at a remedial school where learners received therapeutic and individualised remedial support. Having had the opportunity of working within both remedial and mainstream schools, her aim is to work collaboratively with all significant role players in a child’s life. She is passionate about her work and has a special interest in working with children and adolescents. Tracey aspires to positively influence the practices, experiences, health and well-being of learners by assisting them in succeeding academically, socially, behaviourally and emotionally by identifying and addressing any learning and/or behavioural difficulties that may interfere with their ability to realise and achieve their full potential. She attends regular courses to expand her knowledge about various leaning barriers and to learn new skills and techniques to empower children to rise above their scholastic, emotional and social barriers allowing them to grow into the best version of themselves.

SPEECH THERAPIST

Kim Brewis qualified in 2011 from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal with a Bachelors degree in Communication Pathology, and then went on to graduate cum laude in her Masters degree in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), at the University of Pretoria.

Kim has a wide range of experience, spanning both the paediatric and adult populations. She has also been involved in clinical supervision of students, and has experience as a part-time lecturer at WITS university.

Kim believes strongly in an interdisciplinary team approach to therapy, and has witnessed how it has assisted her clients to thrive in their therapeutic journey. She enjoys solving unique problems and challenges in the various fields in which she works, and finds that working with the neurodiverse and paediatric populations help keep her creativity skills sharp. Kim is particularly passionate about language and literacy difficulties and how these can be tackled within these groups.

Further training/courses:

Makaton Level 1

PROMPT trained

RAV-O trained

SPEECH THERAPIST

Nicola embarked on her journey in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Pretoria, where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in 2020. She then pursued further studies, earning her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022. Her Master’s research centered around stuttering support groups and her work was published in the South African Journal of Communication Disorders. Nicola completed her community service year at Far East Rand Hospital in 2022. Throughout this experience, she gained invaluable experience working with both paediatric and adult populations.

Passionate about fostering effective communication, Nicola has a special interest in early communication intervention, language and language learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and dysfluency. She believes in tailoring therapy to each individual's needs, emphasizing patient-centered care, and incorporating play as a fundamental aspect of therapy.

Nicola has furthered her professional skills through various courses including an Introduction the Developmental Levels of DIR Floortime, Makaton Level 1 and Introduction to PROMPT: Technique.

SPEECH THERAPIST

Hannah is a dedicated and passionate Speech-Language Therapist originally from Pietermaritzburg, KZN. In 2023, she graduated from Stellenbosch University with a Bachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy, marking the beginning of an exciting journey in a field that is as diverse as it is rewarding. In 2024, she completed her community service year at Far East Rand Hospital.

Hannah’s deep commitment to this profession stems from a personal experience in 2018 when she was privileged enough to shadow the speech therapist who assessed her father following a medical incident. Witnessing the profound impact that speech therapy had on his recovery and the other individuals she serviced ignited a passion within Hannah to help others regain their communication skills and improve their quality of life.

Hannah’s goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she works with, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential through fun and creative therapy sessions.