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Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld

Occupational Therapy Dubai

Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld

6 years of experience

9,488+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld at a glance

Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld is an Occupational Therapy practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 10+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Melanie van Jaarsveld is a dedicated Occupational Therapist at Neuropedia Children's Neuroscience Center. She graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2016 and has since developed extensive experience in both paediatrics and neurology. Her career spans a variety of settings, including clinics, schools, inpatient hospitals, and community-based care within patients' homes.
Melanie’s primary areas of interest include sensory integration, play exploration and development, and dyspraxia, with a strong focus on self-regulation. She is passionate about empowering parents to actively participate in the therapy process, guiding them through expertly designed sensory programs and guidelines. She also enjoys leading workshops for parents and teachers, sharing her expertise to foster a supportive environment for children’s development.
Known for her playful and engaging approach, Melanie works closely with children to ensure full participation and engagement during therapy sessions, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes. She is trained in a variety of standardised assessment tools and has foundational training in DIR Floortime. Additionally, she holds certification in the Interactive Metronome program and has completed training in play therapy and emotional self-regulation.
Melanie's approach to therapy is deeply collaborative, ensuring that both children and their families are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to support ongoing growth and development.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Occupational Therapy
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Occupational Therapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-950945 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Occupational Therapy
#EB-E92407B5 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,973
Annual physical exam 99395 2,331
Vaccination administration 90471 115
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 244

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Melandri Van Jaarsveld
HEADSHOT
Melandri Van Jaarsveld in consultation
IN OFFICE
Melandri Van Jaarsveld with the team
WITH TEAM
Melandri Van Jaarsveld at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet Melandri Van Jaarsveld

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Occupational Therapy
    Melandri Van Jaarsveld, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3652/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37845956 · cited by 173
  2. Long-term follow-up of Occupational Therapy across AE
    Melandri Van Jaarsveld, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4033/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32333765 · cited by 167
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Occupational Therapy
    Melandri Van Jaarsveld, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8456/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37704525 · cited by 137

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Occupational Therapy European Annual Congress (Occupational Therapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Occupational Therapy National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Occupational Therapy — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Occupational Therapy
  • Awareness When should you see a occupational therapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · melandri.van.jaarsveld@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Occupational Therapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Melandri Van Jaarsveld specialises in Occupational Therapy in Dubai, AE. 10 years of clinical experience.

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    Melandri Van Jaarsveld treats conditions within Occupational Therapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Melandri Van Jaarsveld speaks English.

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