Jenni Thomas

Occupational Therapist & Clinical Lead

Most likely to be seen walking on the beach or hiking up a mountain

Jenni is motivated by helping children grow & develop. Her attention to detail & experience working with a wide variety of tamariki in the home, school & community make her an important part of our assessment team. When providing intervention she will work with your tamariki/child to help them participate in their family, schooling & social lives. Jenni recognises that every child’s interests, personality & challenges are unique, so she’ll makes sure she gets to know your child & she’ll develop individualised strategies that will support the wellbeing of your whole whānau. In her role as Clinical Lead, Jenni works to ensure our occupational therapy team are equipped with the resources & knowledge to provide the high level of service you can expect from us. 

Specialist Areas of Practise

• Assessment of Complex Education & Support Needs.
• Gross & Fine Motor Skills
• Life Skills
• Social Skills
• Sensory Processing
• Emotional Regulation
• Mild to Moderate Mental Health

Qualifications & Memberships

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa

Jenni is based in Dunedin and also available in South Otago.

Face to face and online services available.

Email: jenni@rethink.net.nz