Trust score 8/100
Miss Melandri Van Jaarsveld
👤 6 years of experience
9,488+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Occupational Therapy
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Occupational Therapy
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,973 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,331 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 115 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 244 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in Occupational Therapy
DOI: 10.3652/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37845956 · cited by 173
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Long-term follow-up of Occupational Therapy across AE
DOI: 10.4033/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32333765 · cited by 167
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Validation of clinical scoring in Occupational Therapy
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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
