Melanie Kapfer
Occupational therapist
About Melanie Kapfer
Melanie Kapfer is an occupational therapist and is delighted to be able to accompany people on their way to greater independence in everyday life. It is important to her that her patients are able to manage their everyday lives as independently as possible again after an injury, illness or other physical or cognitive impairment. With empathy, patience and motivation, she works together with her patients on activities that are meaningful to them – be it in the areas of self-care, leisure or productivity – always with the aim of improving their quality of life.
Specializations
- Hand therapy Specialized treatment to restore hand function.
- Orthopaedics Focus on the musculoskeletal system and the restoration of functional mobility.
- Neurological conditions Melanie offers targeted and client-centered therapies for conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases to help her patients regain their ability to function in everyday life.
Biography
Melanie’s interest and commitment to working with people became apparent early on during her voluntary social year in a care home. There she gained valuable experience, particularly in dealing with people with dementia. Working with older people and people with dementia still particularly fulfills her today.
During her occupational therapy studies, Melanie focused specifically on the fields of neurology and geriatrics. Her experience abroad during her studies and her work in nursing homes, (acute) neurological short-term and long-term care and in neurological and oncological rehabilitation centers have given her a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience.
It is particularly important to her to offer client-centered occupational therapy in order to work out individual goals, develop tailored solutions and thus sustainably improve the personal everyday life of her patients.