Tanya Pretorius

Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapy supporting recovery after life altering events, helping individuals regain independence, confidence, and daily function. Care is provided across hospital, home, and work settings with over a decade of experience.
About

Restoring the Rhythm of Daily Life

Tanya Pretorius is an Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience supporting clients through life’s transitions. Her practice in Plettenberg Bay and Knysna focuses on rehabilitative care that bridges the gap between hospital, home and work; helping individuals regain confidence, independence, and a sense of normality.

The practice provides comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions across a range of settings and is guided by a commitment to personalized recovery after any life altering event that disrupts a person’s ability to manage their everyday tasks.

At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful belief: people deserve to live their lives, not merely get through them. By addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, she helps clients return to the meaningful activities that shape their identity, purpose, and daily rhythm.

Services

How Occupational Therapy Is Delivered

Occupational therapy is provided across hospital, home, and workplace settings, supporting recovery, independence, and functional ability after life altering events. Care is tailored to each individual and designed to bridge the gap between hospital recovery and return to everyday life.

Hospital Services

Dedicated acute-phase interventions focusing on restoring fundamental abilities and skills related to daily functioning following hospitalization.

In Rooms Consultations

Clinical sessions in practice room within a controlled therapeutic space.

Work & Home Visits

On site assessments and modifications designed to harmonize your environment with your specific therapeutic goals and phase of life.

Areas of Clinical Focus

Occupational therapy is provided across a wide range of conditions and rehabilitation needs, supporting recovery, independence, and functional ability through individualised intervention.

Neurological & Cognitive Rehabilitation


Stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other cognitive or neurological conditions affecting daily function.

Orthopaedic & Hand Rehabilitation


Fractures, amputations, post surgical recovery, tendon injuries, carpal tunnel, arthritis, and splinting.

Geriatric & Functional Rehabilitation


Age related conditions and functional decline affecting mobility, independence, and daily living activities.

Environmental & Daily Living Support


Assistive devices, home adaptations, workplace modifications, and caregiver or family training.

Compensation Fund cases


Injury on duty(IOD), COIDA, RMA/FEM cases.

Other


Fitness-to-drive screening to assess an individual's ability to drive following an event, injury, or cognitive decline, and training packages for carers and staff.

Contact

Restoring Independence Together

Get in touch to arrange an occupational therapy assessment or consultation. Each treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, focusing on improving independence, function, and quality of life through personalised rehabilitation.

Get In Touch
Find Us

OT 0083542

Practice no: 0545023

Follow Us

Send us a message

Copyright © 2026 Tanya Pretorius