Why Work With Us
Occupational Therapy focuses on helping you participate in the activities that are important to you.
Following a neurological condition or injury, this may mean returning to work, managing everyday tasks, improving cognitive skills, using your hands more effectively, becoming more independent, or finding strategies to manage the demands of daily life.
Your therapy is tailored to you, your goals and your everyday environment.
We are a specialised neurological OT practice. We know neuro rehabilitation, we care about our clients, and we understand that rehabilitation has to work within real life
We are based at The Neuro Hub in Craighall, where we work alongside physiotherapists, a neuropsychologist, speech therapists, dietitian and biokineticists.
Neurological rehabilitation is rarely about one area of function, and we value being able to collaborate with other professionals when this benefits our clients.
Nicola Garden
Practice Owner and Occupational therapist
Hi, I’m Nicola.
I’ve spent the past 10 years working in neurological rehabilitation, and I genuinely love what I do. I have a particular passion for working with people living with neurological conditions, across a wide range of diagnoses and stages of life.
One of the things I love most about neuro rehabilitation is that every person is different. A diagnosis is only one part of someone’s story. It can affect their work, family, relationships, independence, confidence and the things they enjoy doing — and these challenges can look very different from one person to the next.
For me, therapy is about getting to know the person behind the diagnosis and understanding what really matters to them. Whether the goal is returning to work, managing life at home, becoming more independent, getting back to a favourite hobby, or simply feeling more like themselves again, I want therapy to be practical, meaningful and relevant to everyday life.
I’m also a mom of two, so I understand how complicated life can be when you’re trying to balance work, family, responsibilities and all the unexpected things that life throws at you. I know that finding the time and energy to focus on yourself isn’t always easy. This is something I keep in mind when working with my clients — rehabilitation needs to fit into real life, rather than becoming another source of pressure.
I feel incredibly privileged to walk alongside people during what can often be a challenging and uncertain time in their lives. My aim is to create a space where clients feel listened to, supported and understood, while working together towards meaningful goals and finding practical ways to move forward.
Training: BScOT (Wits) - 2016, Basic Bobath - 2019, Hand to shoulder fellowship (AOTA) - 2022, Driving and community mobility in SA - 2022, Karen Theunissen Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool (PFCE) - 2025
Angelique Carreira
Occupational Therapist
I am passionate about helping people understand themselves better, work through challenges and find ways to function more effectively in their everyday lives.
I've always taken interest in the way our brains, emotions, habits and environments interact. Sometimes, difficulties with concentration, memory, motivation or emotional regulation can make even familiar tasks feel overwhelming. Other times, a health condition or a period of significant stress can change the way someone approaches their work, relationships or daily routine. These difficulties are not always visible to others, but they can have a very real impact on your confidence and quality of life.
I enjoy finding practical way to bridge the gap between understanding these challenges and doing something about them.
I have a particular interest in vocational rehabilitation and the role our work plays in our sense of identity and well-being. When someone is struggling to cope at work or is unable to fulfil their usual responsibilities, the impact often extends far beyond the task itself.
I also believe that good therapy should be collaborative, compassionate and grounded in real life. There is no single formula for change, and strategies that work well for one person may not suit another.
For me, the goal is not simply to help people cope with their challenges, but to help them develop a better understanding of themselves and feel more equipped to navigate life, work and the unexpected changes that come along the way.
BSc(OT) Wits- 2019, Workwell - , (Hippotherapy) EATASA -