Vitalise Occupational Therapy operates in the northern rivers of NSW

Occupational therapy (OT) is a degree-based health profession, regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Occupational therapists use a whole person perspective to work with individuals, groups and communities to achieve optimal health and wellbeing through participation in the occupations of life.

What do I do?

Occupational therapy is a client-centred approach health profession that involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities you can do (and those you want to do), any current limitations, your goals/motivations and also to offer advice/techniques about how to do something more easily and safely.

Occupational therapy helps you live your best life at home, at work – and everywhere else. It’s about being able to do the things you want and have to do. That could mean helping you overcome challenges learning at school, going to work, playing sport or simply doing the dishes. Everything is focused on increasing independence and wellbeing. Everyone is different and the needs are individual.

Why choose Vitalise occupational therapy?

Vitalise Occupational therapy is a northern rivers business that offers in clinic, water therapy and school for:

Older People

Occupational therapists help older people do activities that are important to them, enhance their wellbeing and keep them healthy. Activities range from things around the home, like cooking, cleaning or using public transport so they can make the most of their community’s facilities.

Paediatric

Working with children and adolescents to help them achieve their daily occupations that may include self-care, school and play. By focussing on these key areas, OTs help children in developing confidence, self-esteem, social skills and general wellbeing.

Rehabilitation

Working within workplaces to assist individuals in their ability to meet the functional necessities to complete their work, supporting both their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Older People

The benefits of water exercise or hydrotherapy across a lifespan as it is a low impact physical activity include to increase cardio, reduce pain levels, strengthen muscles and breathing. It allows people to work the muscles and raise the heart rate without putting much stress on the joints. It also allows for the teaching of water safety and relaxation.