Mika Newfield
About
I’m a paediatric occupational therapist with over 8 years of experience working with children in schools and private practice settings. I enjoy taking a playful, developmentally informed approach to therapy, with a strong focus on building connection as the foundation for meaningful growth.
I have been mentored in and have experience using a sensory integration frame of reference, which supports children in developing the underlying sensory and motor skills needed for everyday participation and learning.
I have worked with children presenting with a wide range of needs and diagnoses, including sensory processing differences, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and learning difficulties.
I have a Master’s in Paediatric Occupational Therapy, and my research has been published in the South African Journal of Occupational Therapy (SAJOT). I am also a certified DIRFloortime® practitioner, which helps me support emotional and social development through connection, relationships, and play. I am a qualified infant massage instructor too.
Welcome to my practice, I would love to support your family!
Qualifications
MSc(OT) (Wits)
DIRFloortime practitioner (Profectum)
Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)
Kids yoga instructor (YogiBearsZA)