Occupational Therapist
(Wollongong)
Mandisa maintains an adaptable, strengths-based approach to therapeutic supports, aiming to incorporate psychologically-informed strategies to help clients understand their thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping strategies, build confidence and engage in meaningful daily activities. Through Mandisa, our clients can achieve greater independence, community participation, and quality of life.
Mandisa is an Occupational Therapist for DFS, based in Wollongong. Originally from South Africa, Mandisa has relocated to Australia to apply her therapeutic practice within a brand-new setting. She is a compassionate, empathic, and easy-going person who finds it easy to relate to people from many different backgrounds.
A versatile and experienced therapist, Mandisa has worked since 2021 within hospital, public, and private clinical settings. She has successfully supported both children and adults through diagnosis and functional and environmental assessment and rehabilitation. Mandisa believes that therapy should be practical, collaborative, and meaningful for the individual. By working closely with her clients, she is able to translate therapeutic insights into practical changes in routines, self-care habits, relationships, and work and community participation.
Outside of her work, Mandisa is a self-taught artist who enjoys attending painting events. She also loves hiking, going to the beach, and enjoying times with pets and friends.
