Jacky van Jaarsveldt Occupational Therapy

18/03/2026

In every giggle, every tumble, and every imaginative moment, there’s growth happening. Play is how children make sense of their world - and it’s at the heart of sensory integration.

This month, we have a very special blog on play to share with you written by Ash Phillips.

🔗 Follow link: https://instsi.co.za/play-the-heartbeat-of-sensory-integration/

14/01/2026

Good luck, parents - It is officially back to school!📚🎒

The backpacks are packed (mostly), the lunches are hopefully labelled, and the house is about to get a whole lot quieter… or louder, depending on the amount of homework😄

Wishing all parents patience, strong coffee, and nerves of steel as the kids head back to school. May the alarms work, the shoes be found, and the homework actually make it into the backpack.

You’ve got this! Here’s to a great school year for our kids—and survival for the rest of us! 😜

Can't wait to meet you again at the practice to continue where we have left off💪🍎✏️

If you haven't booked your spot yet, you need to hurry! Call us today on +27 62 956 9448 or 084 628 4257 to schedule your appointment 🤩

31/12/2025

✨ Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026! ✨

As the year closes, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude thinking about every small victory, precious memory and fun-filled sessions we had. Thank you to all the amazing parents who entrusted us with your child's journey. Seeing their growth and breakthroughs is the greatest adventure.

Here’s to new adventures, new milestones, and endless possibilities in 2026! Happy New Year from the OT team!

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our kiddos and their families. May this day be filled with grace and joyful memories of time spent with people who matters most to us. 🎄🎁

19/09/2025

23/08/2025

Creating a safe space for children with different sensory needs🩷💙💜💚🧡

22/06/2025

WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT W SITTING.

Pediatric therapists routinely work to correct this sitting posture in order to prevent additional impairments, here are some of the reasons W-sitting is not recommended for children and when you should really worry.

https://lemonlimeadventures.com/when-to-worry-about-w-sitting/ — with Katie Meyer.

08/01/2025

Please sign this petition if you also agree that Autism should be listed under the PMB (prescribed minimum benefits) conditions as specified by medical schemes.

By having Autism listed as such condition, it will provide many children with this diagnosis to attend therapy sessions within the private sector. This will ultimately alleviate the financial burden from the parents to help their children reach their optimal level of functioning and potential.
If you need more information regarding PMB /autism, you are welcome to contact us: jacky@ioptimizerehab.co.za

Recognize Autism as a Prescribed Minimum Benefit by South African Medical Aids

06/10/2024

🎉Today we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day🎉

📢🧠Cerebral palsy is a physical disability resulting from brain injury that occurs during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth. It impacts movement, coordination, muscle tone, motor control, reflexes, posture, and balance, making it the most prevalent lifelong physical disability globally. 👩‍🦽🧠

At our practice, we serve this population with love and dedication, knowing that every bit of stimulation and determination has a significant impact on the outcomes and quality of life of the individual.

If you would like more information on Cerebral Palsy or make an appointment. You can reach us at
☎️ 084 6284 257
⌨️ jacky@ioptimizerehab.co.za
🌐 www.ioptimizerehab.co.za
📍 Unit 4 @ Brandwagpark, 82 McHardy Avenue, Brandwag, Bloemfontein

01/09/2024

🌸🌻Our favourite season of the year has arrived!🌻🌸

As we welcome the fresh bloom of spring, let's embrace the season of renewal. It's the perfect time to let go of the old and make way for new beginnings.

May this spring inspire you to pursue your dreams with determination and celebrate the beauty around you.

Happy Spring everyone!
🌱🌼💐🌻🌸🏵🌷🌺🌿

09/08/2024

Happy Women's day to all the mothers, grandmothers, daughters and sisters.

Let us honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women who shape our world with their courage and vision. Each woman’s journey is a testament to boundless potential and steadfast determination, breaking barriers and inspiring change. Today, we celebrate not just their achievements but the powerful spirit that drives them forward. Let us commit to uplifting and empowering women every day.

👩👵👧💁‍♀️

19/07/2024

It's FriYay!🎉🎉

We support the Springboks this 🏉🏉🇿🇦🇿🇦

I must say, the excitement of hosting an international game in Bloemfontein this weekend definitely helped with beating the slump from this jam-packed weekend.

Super excited to attend the game tomorrow.