Meet the Team
These friendly faces that will be greeting you at the door and
walking a therapy journey with you!
Izette Anderson
B. Occupational Therapy. (UV)
With a realization form her teen years that she wanted to be an Occupational therapist Izette earned her bachelors in Occupational therapy at the University of the Free state many moons ago.
She gained valuable experience for life and as an OT when working in in the USA for three years.
She feels that her biggest achievement is raising three boys.
“I gained so much life, love and joy in the process. This is part of why I enjoy working with kids and sharing in their journey”.
Fun fact: She did her first bungee jump in 2023!
Lize de Villiers
B. Occupational Therapy. (UP)
Lize graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2013 and has 12 years’ work experience in paediatrics. She loves working with families to restore hope when challenges feel overwhelming.
She is a qualified MAES therapist and has a passion for problem solving and developing brain skills.
Family is her everything and coffee and rusks help get her out of bed in the morning!
Fun fact: Lize loves going on adventures!
Jessica Gers
B. Occupational Therapy. (UP)
Jess graduated with distinction from the University of Pretoria in 2020 and completed her community service year working in the heart of the rural Eastern Cape.
Jess has a deep passion for paediatric neurology and early intervention. With training in Ayres Sensory Integration, MAES Therapy, Tomatis Level 1, and Interactive Metronome, she is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential.
Her favourite part of being an OT is bringing meaning and purpose to children’s lives and being part of their journey to becoming the best they can be.
Fun fact: the bushveld is her happy place!
Chant´é Van der Merwe
B. Occupational Therapy. (UV)
Chanté graduated with her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree in 2024. After her studies in Bloemfontein she went and took on the world of rural Kwazulu-Natal for her community service year, where she learnt how creativity can lead to functional and meaningful participation in life.
She is passionate about continuous learning and has equipped herself with skills in many different areas of occupational therapy and is now in the process of her post graduate training in Ayers Sensory Integration.
She is always up for an adventure and believes in living wholeheartedly. She uses this believe to enable her clients to achieve meaningful participation in their daily lives.
Fun fact: She has too many hobbies and is always up for a craft