A little more about Carla
For the past 18 years, I have run my own paediatric private practice, supporting children aged three and older.
I have been certified through SAISI as an Ayres Sensory Integration therapist since 2014. This training has strengthened the support I provide to children who experience sensory-processing challenges in school and social environments.
My practice has been based in Centurion for the past 10 years. Before that, I lived and worked in Phalaborwa.
My professional experience includes four years as Head of the Therapy Department at Via Nova School, four years in acute adult psychiatry at Vista Clinic, and eight months in forensic psychiatry at Sterkfontein Hospital.
I studied at the University of Pretoria and graduated in 1999.
All about my book
Something to think about.
“Early support doesn’t just
change development
— it changes a child’s entire future.”
“You’re not overreacting —
you’re paying attention.
And that’s where progress begins.”
“Don’t wait for them to
‘grow out of it’
— help them grow through it.”
From my pen.
I love helping kids reach their full potential whatever this may mean for each child as each child is different.
Children shouldn’t experience any stress at their age and should find school easy and fun.
I aim to assist children to be happy at school, have a few good friends and be as independent as possible in their daily tasks.
It is important that the child, parents and teacher takes hands with me in facilitating the necessary skills that the child is struggling with
Tips straight from me.
Chewing
From shirt chewing to pencil biting, this behaviour is often linked to proprioception.
Discover why it happens and how the right support can make a real difference.
Fidgeting
What looks like distraction is often the brain trying to function better.
Discover how neurological fidgeting actually improves attention and learning.
Types Of Therapy
From movement and coordination, to communication, to emotional development — each therapy plays a unique role in your child’s growth.
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right support at the right time.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia affects how children read, write, and process language.
In this video, we explore the signs to look for and how the right support can make learning easier and more enjoyable.
