Occupational Therapy

"Occupation is all the things you do: Self-care, looking after others, leisure, work. Occupation and health are linked. An occupational therapist is a registered health provider who uses the theory of occupation to improve well-being and quality of life." Occupational Therapy New Zealand

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How can an occupational therapist help?
When to see an occupational therapist
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Professional registration

How can an occupational therapist help?

An occupational therapist can identify the cause of your difficulties and recommend practical solutions, such as:

ways to increase your independence
choosing and sourcing equipment
alternative ways of doing things
eliminating hazards
organising your physical environment to support you

When to see an occupational therapist

If you are experiencing any of the following, an Occupational Therapist may be able to help.

Everyday tasks; e.g. preparing and eating meals and snacks, getting up from chair, bed or toilet, dressing and undressing, toileting
Leisure activities; e.g. accessing hobbies/interests, accessing sports, getting out and about
Work; e.g. pain and discomfort, work tasks, getting about the workplace, time management, stress
Pre school/school: engaging in learning, concentrating and focusing, friendships, getting about, handwriting, aggression, clumsiness, reading
Sensory overload: difficulty coping with sound, light or other environmental distractions

Information to download

Occupational Therapy Brochure

Professional Registration

Our Occupational Therapists are registered under an Act of Parliament with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand