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Our Team
Tarryn du Toit
BOT (UP) Cum Laude
BCom Marketing and Logistics
Diploma in Hand Therapy
Tarryn studied Occupational therapy at the University Pretoria. She completed her community service at Sterkfontein hospital. In 2013 she completed her diploma in hand therapy.
She is also ergoscience trained. Tarryn has worked in a variety of field; mental health, hand therapy and vocational rehabilitation. She is passionate about mental health. Currently she runs the in-patient mental health group program at Riverfield Lodge and also facilitates a variety of support groups as Tabula Rasa Wellness in Broadacres. Tarryn values a holistic approach to patient care. She is always willing to go the extra mile.
She is a mother of two gorgeous boys. She loves photography and wildlife.
Keshika Moodley
BOT (UKZN)
Keshika studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. After completing her degree, she did her Community Service at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and has now joined Life Riverfield Hospital. Keshika has a special interest in Psychiatry and Vocational Rehabilitation and her patients value her holistic approach to patient care.
Keshika’s keen interest and passion in her field enables her dedication to patient care.
Mental health Occupational therapy provides the following:
Work with clients and their families to identify the occupations and activities that are important for family and personal life.
Help to plan, initiate and track short and long term goals that enable participation in those activities.
Teach practical ways to cope with the effects of mental illness e.g. relaxation techniques.
Work with clients to better understand the impact of mental illness.
Help replace unhealthy activities, such as substance abuse, with healthy, meaningful activities.
Assess skills, interests, values, and strengths in order to help clients maintain, modify or find appropriate employment.