THERAPISTS
MEET THE FLUTTERBYS THERAPY TEAM
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
CAITLIN SARAH VARTY
I am an Occupational Therapist dedicated to helping children overcome challenges and thrive. Since qualifying in 2011, I’ve worked in both public and private healthcare settings, focusing on neonatal and paediatric care. I understand firsthand the journey of parenting children with unique needs, as I am also a mother to twin boys with Autism.
How I Can Help Your Child
Children develop at their own pace, but sometimes they need extra support in areas like:
- Sensory Processing & ADHD: Helping kids manage focus, attention, and sensory sensitivities.
- Autism & Neurodevelopmental Support: Providing individualized strategies to enhance social, emotional, and functional skills.
- Feeding & Sleep Challenges: Assisting infants and children with colic, fussy eating, and sleep difficulties.
- School Readiness & Learning Support: Guiding children who may struggle with classroom demands, motor skills, or daily activities.
I am NICU-trained and qualified in Sensory Integration Therapy. I have additional training in Down Syndrome, Autism Education and Neurodevelopmental Treatment ensuring that my approach is evidence-based and personalized for each child. I have done my Safe and Sound Protocol Certification, this is the American Version of Tomatis Sound Therapy. Accessible, Compassionate Care
- Medical Aid-Friendly: I claim directly from medical aids at standard rates to ease financial stress.
- Parent Collaboration: I provide regular feedback and strategies to help you support your child at home.
- Holistic Approach: I work closely with teachers and healthcare professionals to ensure a well-rounded therapy plan. If you’re wondering whether occupational therapy might help your child, I’d love to chat and guide you through the process. Together, we can support their development in a way that feels natural, engaging, and effective.
“Let’s give your child the best opportunity to flourish!”
JENNIFER BRUETON
Jennifer Brueton Occupational Therapy was established in 2015 as an outpatient Neuro Occupational Therapy practice in Glen Austin, Midrand. Since then we have secured ourselves firmly in the healthcare sector and have already helped many clients achieve their goals for an independent life.
We provide Occupational Therapy to clients at Midstream Mediclinic, Midstream Estate and Centurion as well as in Rivonia, Sandton. We also perform home visits to clients in the surrounding areas who are unable to get to our rooms. The services that we offer are specific to neurorehabilitation, physical rehabilitation and paediatric rehabilitation.
Jennifer has fifteen years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working both in South Africa and the UK. She is passionate about improving all areas of function in her clients and is experienced in neurological rehabilitation as well as return to work and case management.
Jennifer has completed post-graduate training in MAES Therapy to provide therapy to children with neurological conditions and is also Workwell trained. She is an LSVT BIG certified therapist and is trained in treating people with Parkinson’s Disease.
SPEECH THERAPISTS
ASHIRA SILBERMAN
Owner of Happy Kids Speech Therapy
I have been a speech therapist for a number of years and am grateful to say that each day fills me with excitement and love for my work. I am passionate about my role in building children’s speech, language and confidence within my sessions. I love being able to watch them grow and develop into their individual personalities. It is a privilege to work at this beautiful school, with families and closely with teachers to help build these young minds.
Training: Prompt, Makaton (level 4), TalkTools, SOS Feeding
MALIKAH PARKER
Speech-Language Therapist
I am a compassionate speech language therapist dedicated to helping children discover their unique mode of communication. By fostering empathy and understanding, I work closely with both children and their families to create a supportive and nurturing environment by providing personalized guidance and tailored strategies. Together we can empower children to overcome communication challenges and reach their full potential”
Training: Makaton, TEACCH, PROMPT, DIR, Tomatis Level 1
JADE BERSON
Speech-Language Therapist
“When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life”, a statement that deeply resonates with me, reflecting the immense passion and dedication I hold for my profession in speech-language pathology. I feel I not only possess the skills as a professional, but am also able to provide individuals and their families with the understanding and empathy that allows for personalized treatment plans to be created and implemented to support each unique individual’s strengths and progress. I believe that communication is not just words, but rather a tool that can be adapted by each individual to express themselves, connect with others and understand the world in their own unique way.
Training: PROMPT and OMT trained therapist.
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Physikids is a paediatric physiotherapy practice based at the Early Bird Therapy Centre in Woodmead and a number of hospitals around Johannesburg.
Our physiotherapists use a neurodevelopmental approach to assess and treat a wide range of neurological, developmental, orthopaedic and respiratory conditions (in neonates, infants and children).
JESSICA JOFFE
Practice Owner
- BSc (Physio) (UCT)
- MSc (Physio) (UCT) in Paediatric Neurological Physiotherapy
- Basic and Advanced Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) training
- Basic and Advanced Prechtl’s General Movement Assessment accreditation
- Jessica has a special interest in neonates and early intervention, neurodevelopmental rehabilitation of infants and children with cerebral palsy, however, continues to treat a wide variety of condition.
- Jessica believes strongly in achieving an individual’s highest level of functional independence and social integration.
- Sport plays a massive part in achieving this and Jessica is an accredited Medical Paralympic Swimming Classifier
SAMNTHA ROSIE
Practice Owner
- BSc (Physio) (Wits)
- MSc (Physio) (Wits) in Paediatric Neurological Physiotherapy
- Basic and Advanced Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) training
- Basic Prechtl’s General Movement Assessment accreditation
- Samantha has seen first-hand the impact early therapeutic intervention has on a child’s life and is driven to giving infants this opportunity to thrive.
- Her other special interests are in ICU rehabilitation, neurological and genetic disorders, and neonatal neurodevelopmental care and follow-up.
LETHABO AFRICA
Flutterbys Treating Physiotherapist
- BPhysT (UP) 2016
- Msc Physiotherapy (SMU) 2022
- NDT (SANDTA) 2021/2022
School Creed: SUCCESS
To laugh often and much.
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children.
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends.
To appreciate beauty.
To find the best in others.
To leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition.
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
“Ralph Waldo Emerson”