Get to know our awesomeexperiencedamazingpassionate team!
Emma Wijnberg
Occupational therapist
Helen Beyers
Occupational therapist
Bronwynn Saunders
Occupational therapist
Monica De Kock
Occupational therapist
Anisa Erasmus
Occupational therapist
Casey Nevin
Occupational therapist
Jess Joubert
Speech therapist
Laura Odell
Speech therapist
Serena West
Practice Manager
Ange Kramer
Head of Learning Support
Emma Wijnberg
Founder, Supervising Occupational Therapist, Hippotherapist and Speaker
Helen Beyers
Senior Occupational Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Hippotherapy Partner
Have you ever thrown a fistful of glitter in the air and watched it fall? Imagine what it would look like… That’s what Helen resembles when she is with her Little Lives.
She sparkles. It’s magical. It’s gentle. It’s beautiful. There is nothing else like it. Helen’s mere existence, is a source of joy for so many Little Lives. Therapy with Helen is their happy place. Their safe haven. Their time to shine.
Loving-kindness and compassion are the basis for Helen’s unique, intuitive, fun, understanding and gentle nature that gives her the natural ability to change Little Lives.
Partner, Senior OT and Clinical Supervisor, Helen has done her post graduate qualification in Hippotherapy and she is a fully qualified Ayres Sensory Integration therapist.
Bronwynn Saunders
Senior Occupational Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Monica De Kock
Occupational Therapist
Anisa Erasmus
Occupational Therapist
Anisa is a calm, creative, compassionate and consistent therapist, always striving to let the child feel like no emotion/obstacle/barrier is too big/challenging.
She is goal-directed and holistic, considering family, school and all contexts that play a role in the child’s life. She loves embarking on the journey together where we discover their unique strengths and potential. She finds joy in seeing children draw upon their inner resources and learn to trust their inner direction to prepare them for life’s tasks.
The thing that Anisa loves the most about being an OT is stepping inside the world of the child and providing them with the space where they can be their most authentic, spontaneous and joyful self.
Casey Nevin
Occupational Therapist
Casey has completed courses in Cerebral Palsy and introduction to DIR Floortime. She has a growing interest in Sensory Integration, particularly how it is interlinked with emotions, body, behaviour, skills, and how we experience the world.
Casey has always had a heart for children – especially those who are quiet, sometimes misunderstood or on the outskirts. She loves witnessing that moment when they think they can’t do something and then finally do it.
The thing Casey values the most, in therapy and in life, is relationships. She finds that sharing a bond acts as a firm foundation that leads to exciting breakthroughs. She prioritises fostering trusting, authentic relationships with the Little Lives she works with.
Jess Joubert
Speech Therapist
Jess has completed her basic DIR Floortime qualification as well as her level 1 of sensory integration through SAISI.
Jess has grown up being involved in the disabled community with her brother having Down Syndrome. It was through this exposure that Jess developed her passion for helping people with special needs.
Jess has a heart for families and community and building connections with everyone she gets the opportunity to work with. Whether it’s a word waiting to be spoken, a communication hurdle to be crossed, or a feeding challenge to be conquered, Jess can make a real difference in your child’s journey.
Laura Odell
Speech and Language Therapist
Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart full of enthusiasm to our team.
Laura’s compass has always pointed towards working with children, making a profound difference in their lives, and nurturing their confidence. Her devotion to aiding children with a variety of challenges, including speech, language, communication, and feeding difficulties, has been a driving force in her career.
Working hand in hand with Jess, they form a dynamic duo of speech therapy knowledge and skill. Laura possesses the expertise to empower your child’s journey, be it in articulating unspoken thoughts, traversing communication hurdles, or mastering feeding challenges.
Serena West
Practice Manager
Serena is our amazing, magic fairy, ball catching Practice Manager. Serena is the reason our practices run smoothly. She makes sure all our therapists are in the right place at the right time. If you need anything -nothing is ever too much to ask. If you need one of us to do something – Serena will not stop nagging us until it’s done.
Serena is the voice on the phone, behind emails and WhatsApp messages. She manages all of our practice billing, admin and bookings. Somehow- she does it all!
Ange Kramer
Head of Learning Support and Manager of Little Lives
Ange’s impact ripples through into every aspect of Little Lives. In addition to her contributions in managing so many aspects of Little Lives, Ange is a qualified teacher whose leadership shapes our Learning Support Department. She’s also a part owner and manager of our Nanny n Me franchise. Ange also runs our post-natal support group, Teatime.
Beyond these responsibilities, Ange’s organizational skills and unwavering kindness foster a harmonious team environment. Her calming influence uplifts everyone, making everything feel better when she’s present. Her multifaceted expertise and genuine care elevate our team and our practice, making a lasting impact on minds, hearts, and futures.
"History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children."
– Nelson Mandela