Miss Natanya J Knobel is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in East Melbourne, VIC. You can find her at Suite 52, Level 5, 166 Gipps Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002.
In everyday terms, she helps people get back to the activities that matter most to them. That can be things like getting dressed, showering safely, cooking, managing personal care, and getting through a normal day at home. She also works with people who are finding daily routines harder after an injury or when health changes make life feel more difficult.
Natanya’s work often starts with an assessment of daily living activities. This looks at what a person can do now, what is getting in the way, and what kind of support might help. From there, she puts together a personalised rehabilitation plan. At times, that plan includes training in adaptive techniques, so tasks feel more doable and less stressful.
Practical support is a big part of her approach. She can recommend assistive devices where they fit, and she helps people learn how to use them in a real-life way, not just on paper. She also looks at how someone’s space and habits affect day to day functioning, including ideas for making things safer and easier.
Work life matters too. For people who are returning to work or trying to stay in work, she can complete workplace ergonomic evaluations. This usually means checking the setup and the movements involved, then suggesting changes that reduce strain and support safer work routines.
Over time, the goal is for you to build skills and confidence, at a pace that feels realistic. Many people need both support and clarity, and that is where a calm, hands-on plan can make a difference.
Natanya has education in occupational therapy, with training that supports assessment, goal setting, and rehab planning. Her focus is on making changes that help people function better in their own environment, day after day.