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Empowering Potential,

Overcoming Barriers,

Adding Life To Days.

Welcome to KdK Occupational Therapy, where we focus on helping people engage in the everyday activities that matter most, with a special emphasis on returning to meaningful employment.

At KdK Occupational Therapy, we adopt a holistic approach to assessing and addressing the physical, cognitive, and emotional barriers that may limit functional participation.

We provide tailored therapy, workplace adaptations, and skills coaching to rebuild confidence, restore functional ability, and support successful reintegration into work and daily life.

About Kelly

Kelly de Klerk graduated as an Occupational Therapist from Stellenbosch University, following a BSc in Human Life Sciences with Psychology. She is currently completing her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Stellenbosch University, specialising in work practice, with a particular focus on Supported Employment.

Kelly has extensive clinical experience spanning neurological, orthopedic, physical, and diverse rehabilitation settings both in South Africa and New Zealand.  Upon returning to South Africa, she transitioned into the corporate health sector as a consulting Occupational Therapist. During this time, she also worked in private practice, focusing on Functional Capacity Evaluations, return-to-work programs, disability verification, and disability awareness training. Her experience in corporate health further strengthened her expertise in case management and incapacity management.

Kelly is dedicated to empowering individuals to rebuild confidence, regain functional ability, and thrive in meaningful work, social, and leisure activities, while providing employers and insurers with tailored guidance and practical solutions in disability and health management.

Areas of Focus

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Neurological
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Neurological Rehabilitation

Support is provided to clients with a range of conditions, including:

  • Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Neurological conditions such as Guillain Barre syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease

Services include individual rehabilitation sessions and home visits to address functional challenges, promote recovery, and enhance independence within a client’s daily environment.

Work Assessments

Functional Capacity Evaluations


Physical Functional Capacity Evaluation: a specialised assessment that evaluates a client’s physical and cognitive abilities in relation to their essential job demands. This includes analysing a client’s health status, body functioning, and task-specific requirements to determine their safe and realistic work capacity.

Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluation: an assessment focused on understanding a client’s cognitive and psychosocial capacity to meet the demands of their role. 

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Vocational Rehabilitation

We provide individualised, vocational rehabilitation aimed at addressing barriers and enhancing work capacity. A structured return-to-work program is developed for each client, supported by ongoing employer engagement to ensure a coordinated and successful transition back into the workplace.

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Case Management

To guide a coordinated, client-centered return-to-work process through ongoing engagement with the client’s treatment team, employer, and insurer. Effective case management supports clear communication, aligned goals, and the timely resolution of barriers across all stakeholders.