Who are we?
Meet the Moms (Occupational Therapists) behind the program.
Marianne Kotzé
Marianne Kotzé received her qualification in Occupational Therapy (B.Arb) at the University of Stellebosch in 2011. She received awards at the end of her studies for the best academic achievement over the course of 4 years, the best management of a community service project and she was part of a group that received the award for the best research study in 2011. She will be doing her Community Service year in Groblersdal in 2012. In 2013 she started a private practice between Bela Bela, Modimolle, and Mokophong until the end of 2015 after which she moved to Groblersdal and is currently still in private practice. In 2014, as co-owner of Éxito, she started developing a stimulation program and is still involved in the further development of the project. She completed her specialization in Sensory Integration in 2017 and is now a registered ASI therapist at SAISI. She is a dynamic therapist with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives.
Cecile Nieuwoudt
Cecile Nieuwoudt received her qualification in Occupational Therapy (B. Arb) at the University of Stellenbosch in 2011 where she was also part of a group that received the prize for the best research study in 2011. Her Community Service year was completed in Bethlehem, Free State, in 2012 where she worked at several clinics in the area. In 2013 she started in private practice which is mainly focused on child development and works in Vredendal, Clanwilliam, and Citrusdal. In the meantime, she has also expanded to Leipoldtville. Together with Marianne Kotzé they started writing and developing the Éxito stimulation program in 2014, and are still actively involved in further preparations of the program. With the expansion of her knowledge and personal skills, she aims to make a difference in children’s quality of life.
