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Staff Profile

  • Professional/academic qualifications

    • 1991 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy – University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)
    • 1994 Advanced Diploma in occupational Therapy Neurosciences – University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)
    • 2001 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)
    • 1992 Diploma in Marketing Management – South African Institute of Management (South Africa)
    • 1999 Postgraduate course in Neuro-developmental Therapy – Adult Hemiplegia – IBITAH recognized course – University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)
    • 1998 Australian OT Board Exam
    • 2002 External examiner for MSc – University of Witwatersrand – South Africa
    • 2002 United Kingdom OT Board Exam – Oxford University (UK)
    • 2004 Teaching Diploma in Yoga – Independent Yoga Network (UK)
    • 2005 E-moderator Certification – University of Leicester (UK)
    • 2007 Accreditation for Practice Placement Educators’ Scheme (APPLE) – University of Northampton (UK)
    • 2008 Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education – University of Northampton (UK)
    • 2009 Higher Education Academy Fellowship (UK)
    • 2010 University of Northampton Teaching Fellow

    Current study being undertaken and expected date of completion

    • PhD – An evaluation of the impact of antispasticity splinting on upper limb spasticity, functional independence and quality of life for stroke survivors. (Expected completion – 2015)
    • Acquired Brain Injury Project – Service Evaluation (Expected completion – 2011)
    • Sure Start Project – Service Evaluation (Expected completion – 2011)