vonick aslett
Co-practice owner & Occupational Therapist
Vonick is the co-founder of Olive Grove Occupational Therapy. Vonick grew up in the Free State and completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Free State in 2019. In 2020 she completed community service year at Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein where she gained experience working with patients who were diagnosed with various illnesses such as strokes, traumatic brain injuries, burns, amputations and fractures.
In 2021, Vonick moved to KZN and continued to work in private acute- and rehabilitation hospitals in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. During this time, she completed her Basic and Intermediatory Wheelchair seating courses as well as her Workwell Functional Capacity Evaluation training.
In June 2022, Vonick opened her own practice which she then expanded in 2023 with Anele into Olive Grove Occupational Therapy and branched into mental health care at St. Catherine’s Life Path Hospital. This has allowed Vonick to gain experience in group therapy in a mental health setting. In 2023 she completed the OTGrow Basic Experiential training to upskill herself in the facilitation of psychosocial groups as well as her Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluation training.
Vonick describes herself as a compassionate therapist who goes the extra mile to advocate for her clients. She is passionate about her team of OTs and strives to support young therapists who are hardworking and eager to make a difference.
In her free time, Vonick likes to spend time with her family, friends, and dogs. She also enjoys reading and mindful colouring to unwind.