OUR HISTORY
BTC was established in 1994 after a need for an ECI Therapy Centre was identified and was subsequently established with the support of the Johanniter Orden (the German equivalent of the Order of St. John).
We have, since our inception, developed a pioneering focus with regards to therapy. Over time this focus evolved into a model that implements a child-centred and holistic approach to coaxing each of our little ones towards achieving their full potential.
Our model has moved away from a compartmentalised check-box approach, towards an integrated child-specific approach describing development. The focus is on your child’s ability to become functional while following the ICF Model (explaining the child’s limitations in activities and acknowledging the immediate and broader environmental role players), first within the context of their own disability and then more broadly, in the context of the home, community and society as a whole.
In this model, the various therapies employed become more than mere token remedies. It begins to serve the overall need of your child to manage daily tasks for themselves and to develop a healthy frame of mind and emotional well-being within the context of their circumstances. This model moves away from a competitive, idealised or stereotypical approach, towards a view which sees every child as beloved, valuable and having a productive and valuable role to play in society.
We aim to provide and create a happy, family-orientated environment.
VISION AND MISSION
THE TEAM

Karin Müller
Head of Centre

Suné von Stade
Occupational Therapist

Mehnaaz Karim
Speech Therapist

Sr. Rina van der Grijp
Day Care Nurse

Hannie Scheffer
Day Care Nurse

Janine Van Niekerk
Dietician

Lizl Dennis
Physiotherapist

Mehnaaz Karim
Speech Therapist

Margot Haüsler
Day Care Nurse

Hermi Viljoen
Music Therapist

Pulane Monamola
Physiotherapist

Patricia Ngcobo
Day Care Assistant

Sajida Mitha
Occupational Therapist

Jennifer Lau
Speech Therapist

During her many years in private practice, Karin has been exposed to multi-disciplinary work, management and the general running and maintenance of a practice. She also has extensive experience in the handling, education and counselling of the parents/families of the children she has treated.


In 1979 Margot started her career as a Community Health Nurse in Klerksdorp where she worked for two years. She then went on to serve the community for thirty-four years working as a nurse for the City of Tshwane.
On retirement, Margot started doing contract work for CANSA as well as working for BTC on a part-time basis.




She has completed training in Prechtl’s General Movement Assessment (GMA) in preterm, term and young infants, as well as on neurodevelopmental supportive care of the preterm infant. She has also completed ‘Hands-on Autism’ training with Autism South Africa. She has clinical experience in paediatric seating and has completed a professional wheelchair service delivery course with the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre. She has attended many short courses to improve her skill in paediatric rehabilitation and continues to build on her knowledge and expertise.
Sajida has a special interest in early childhood intervention and enjoys working with children with a variety of conditions to promote function and development. She is passionate about helping children develop the necessary skills for the job of life.



Pulane has a special interest in infants and young children with movement and developmental problems. She plans to do a five-day Cerebral Palsy course under Malamulele Onward organisation in July 2020.



