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Bright Eyes Therapy | Occupational Therapist

Ashley Brecher (Jones)

Ashley
Hi, i’m Ashley.

“I am a fun-loving, gentle and kind therapist and I find kids the most phenomenal little beings. I always gravitate towards children and find their zest for life, energy and world views so fulfilling.”

Ashley’s passion lies in Early Intervention, intervention with babies and young children.

Ashley is the founder and owner of Bright Eyes Therapy. She graduated cum laude from the University of Pretoria in 2017. Ashley received numerous awards and acknowledgments during this time including a Golden Key Membership and an award for the highest marks in pediatrics. Ashley ensures that she stays up to date with training and evidence-based practice. She is Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) trained as well DIR Floortime trained.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Ayres Sensory Integration trained

Profectum Professional Certificate Level 1 (Clinician Course) in the Developmental, Individual, Difference, Relationship-based model and foundational capacities for development (DIR Floortime)

Exploring Infant Behaviour Course

Gestalt Play Therapy Course

Currently completing Masters in Early Childhood Intervention

  • Cum laude of B. Occupational Therapy (honours)
  • Golden key International honours society
  • Highest marks in pediatric field of occupational therapy
  • Best student project in the service learning fieldwork
  • Highest marks in physical field of OT
  • Best achievement in the psychiatric field

Tanya Kriel

Tanya
Hi, i’m Tanya.

“Working with children during my educational career started a fire in my heart for pediatric Occupational Therapy. Their imagination and enthusiasm is inspiring. I want to help children believe that they are capable of everything and to encourage them to dream big.”

Tanya’s passion lies in challenging cases such as physical difficulties as well as picky eaters.

Tanya graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2020. Tanya is a Golden Key Member and achieved TSR honours for obtaining an average above 80% for three years in a row. Tanya is currently in the process of her Sensory Integration training and has taken numerous courses regarding child development.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)


Introduction to the Clinical Analysis, Treatment & Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy


Exploring Infant behaviour


Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care of the Pre-Term Infant

  • TSR Honours Award: 3rd Year in A Row Above 80 Percent (Occupational Therapy)
  • Golden key international honours society
  • Top First-Year Student, 2nd Place Goldfields Residence

Marisa De Wet

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Hi, i’m Marisa.

"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning"

Marisa is a gentle and kind therapist. She is passionate about children and loves watching them succeed.

Marisa graduated from the University of the Free State in 2022. Marisa has a learning spirit and loves to learn new skills and promote her expertise. Marisa is currenlty completing her Ayres Sensory Integration training.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (University of the Free State).

SAISI Ayres Sensory Integration Course 1

SAISI Ayres Sensory Integration Course 2

SANDTA neurodevelopmental introductory course

DIR floortime introductory course. 

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