About Helma
Helma Dalton Dip COT
I'm a specialist in my field, working with clients who have learning differences, developmental delays, behavioural challenges and stress-related challenges.
I have over 25 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT), primarily in Paediatrics, but also with adults (please note: I am no longer registered as an OT in NZ and therefore do not work as an OT).
I work from a holistic perspective, combining various modalities to suit individual needs and have found this method to be very effective.
Born in Holland, I completed my OT training in London and have since worked in the UK, Holland and New Zealand.
Once in New Zealand I initially worked in North Shore Hospital (General Medicine and Geriatrics). After I worked for several years in a Physically Disabled Unit at North Shore Primary School.
Following this I went on to work in the Child Development Unit, based in the Wilson Centre for five years. I treated children with learning difficulties and/or developmental delays in the Wilson Centre and schools all over Auckland’s North Shore and the Hibiscus Coast. Post this, I became a founding member of the first Dore Achievement Centre in New Zealand for a duration of three years in which I treated children and adults with learning difficulties.
In 2005 I completed my training in Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gym® and since then I have expanded my toolkit to include:
Reflex Integration
Rhythmic Movements
Touch for Health
Sabotage Clearing
Colournostics
In 2007 I opened my private practice FOCUS THERAPY in Mairangi Bay on the North Shore of Auckland, where I now work as an Educational Kinesiologist/Brain Gym® Instructor with children and adults who have challenges in education, health, sports, business and personal development.
I am highly passionate about my work as it has evolved over the years. I love increasing public awareness about the challenges of my clients and giving tools about how to help them. I do this by networking, public speaking and offering Training in Educational Kinesiology/Brain Gym.
I currently offer Brain Gym training such as; Introduction to Brain Gym, a one-day certificated course or presentations on Brain Gym, adapted to the needs of the audience.