Shruti Joshi
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation DepartmentAreas of Expertise
Credentials & Qualifications
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy — University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (2019)
- Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with Honours — University of Pretoria (2006)
- Certified in Ayres Sensory Integration
- Certified in Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)
- Licensed with HPCSA (South Africa) and DoH Abu Dhabi
Clinical Experience
- Over 18 years of experience in occupational therapy
- Worked across hospitals, private clinics, and school-based programs in South Africa
- Experience in psychiatric, pediatric, and adult rehabilitation contexts
- Delivered inclusive therapy services at Pretoria Preparatory School
- Ran private practice managing caseloads for children, teenagers, and adults
Clinical Specializations
- Sensory processing disorders and dyspraxia
- Learning difficulties and developmental delays
- Individual and group therapy
- Sensory integration, cognitive and motor skills training
- Trauma-informed care
Academic & Community
- Supervisory role for final-year OT students
- Parent and teacher workshops
- Tailored home program development
About Shruti Joshi
Ms. Shruti Joshi is an Occupational Therapist at ACPN Abu Dhabi. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 2019, after completing her Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapywithhonorsfrom the University of Pretoria in 2006.Ms. Joshiholdsclinicalpractice registration with theHPCSA, andDoHAbu Dhabi. Sheis certified in Ayres Sensory Integration as well as Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), both internationally recognized modalities.
With over 18 years of experience, Ms. Joshi worked across diverse therapeutic settings including hospitals, private clinics, and school-based programs in South Africa. Her clinical experience spans psychiatric, pediatric, and adult rehabilitation contextsworking with multidisciplinary teams. Sheis experienced in individual and group therapy, developing tailored home programs, and conducting parent and teacher workshops. Her recent roles include delivering inclusive therapy services at Pretoria Preparatory School and running her own private practice, where she managed caseloads involving children, teenagers, and adults with cognitive, sensory, and emotional challenges.On the education side, she played a supervisory role for final-year OT students.
Ms. Joshi specializes in supporting individuals with sensory processing disorders, dyspraxia, learning difficulties, developmental delays, stress and anxiety, and ADHD. She takesa holistic, client-centered approach that integrates sensory integration, cognitive and motor skills training, and trauma-informed care.Ms. Joshi is passionate about supporting children and families through therapy and education, andstrives tohelpthemreach their fullest potential.
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