Friendly, expert occupational therapy across New Zealand. Whether you're working with private insurance or just need some guidance we're here for you every step of the way.
Norton OT provides expert occupational therapy services for insurers, case managers, and individuals across New Zealand.
Comprehensive assessment of an individual's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial capacity to determine current functional ability. These assessments support insurers in determining work capacity, rehabilitation needs, and future planning.
Supporting individuals to return to work or explore suitable vocational options following injury or illness. Includes structured rehabilitation plans with clear goals, timeframes, and measurable outcomes alongside graded return-to-work planning and collaboration with employers, insurers, and healthcare providers.
Assessment of workplace environments and job demands to identify barriers, risks, and potential modifications. Recommendations are provided to support safe and sustainable work participation.
Detailed evaluation of the physical, cognitive, and environmental demands of specific roles. These reports assist insurers and medical professionals in determining work capacity and suitability of duties.
"Real care, wherever you are meeting you where life happens."
Norton OT philosophyWith over 14 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I've built my career across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK gaining deep insight into both private and public healthcare systems and the unique needs of the people within them.
That breadth of experience has shaped the way I work. I bring an international perspective to every assessment and rehabilitation plan, combined with a grounded, practical approach that puts the person not the paperwork at the centre of everything I do.
My unwavering commitment has always been to empower individuals to achieve independence and enhance their quality of life. Whether I'm supporting someone through a complex return-to-work journey, conducting a functional assessment, or collaborating with insurers and healthcare providers, I bring the same genuine care and clinical rigour to every engagement.
Whether you have private insurance or just want a friendly chat about your options we'd love to hear from you. No obligation, no jargon.
That's completely okay. A lot of people come to us feeling unsure about the process. Just reach out we'll talk through your situation, explain your options, and point you in the right direction. No forms, no pressure.