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The Playful Place Sensory Specialist Occupational Therapy

The Playful Place Sensory Specialist Occupational TherapyThe Playful Place Sensory Specialist Occupational TherapyThe Playful Place Sensory Specialist Occupational Therapy


Occupational Therapy - Sensory Integration - Feeding Therapy

Empowering Kids / Empowering Families 


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About The Playful Place

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

The Playful Place is an occupational therapy service based in Napier, New Zealand. We are sensory specialists who blend sensory integration, trauma informed care and neurodivergent affirming care to create safe spaces for everyone. 


We provide direct therapy, online workshops, professional development & training, and mentoring & supervision. 


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How We Can Help You

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

The Playful Place offers occupational therapy for children aged 2-18, as well as adults with sensory concerns. Therapy options include LEGO-Based Therapy social skills group, Food Explorer groups for people with ARFID or selective eating, group therapy for sibling or family groups, clinical and non-clinical assessments and professional de

The Playful Place offers occupational therapy for children aged 2-18, as well as adults with sensory concerns. Therapy options include LEGO-Based Therapy social skills group, Food Explorer groups for people with ARFID or selective eating, group therapy for sibling or family groups, clinical and non-clinical assessments and professional development workshops. 


The Playful Place specialises in sensory processing differences, neurodivergence, complex or developmental trauma, and premature birth. 


We have a kind, caring, inclusive approach where families feel welcomed and people feel safe and understood.

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Upcoming Events

2025 Conference Talks

Conferences / Keynotes / Symposiums

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2025 Conference Talks

Conferences / Keynotes / Symposiums

  • Key Note Speaker: The Real Science of Learning.  May 2025 -  Interoception - How can I name it to tame it, if I can't feel it? 


2025 Professional Development / Community Workshops

Workshops & Professional Development:

All day

See a workshop you would like to join - contact us. New Zealand Wide - We can travel to you for private / whole team bookings.

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2025 Professional Development / Community Workshops

Workshops & Professional Development:

  • 6th Jan- Mana Ake - Understanding Sensory Needs (closed booking).


  • 20th Jan - Mana Ake, Tauranga- LEGO-Based Therapy  (closed booking).


  • Feb - A...

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All day

See a workshop you would like to join - contact us. New Zealand Wide - We can travel to you for private / whole team bookings.

2024 Conference Talks

Conferences / Keynotes / Symposiums

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2024 Conference Talks

Conferences / Keynotes / Symposiums

  • Presenter: Trauma-Aware Education Conference Australia. October 2024 - A Felt Sense of Safety https://www.traumaawareeducation.com.au 
  • Presen...

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2022 / 2023

Conferences / Keynotes / Symposiums

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2022 / 2023

Conferences / Keynotes / Symposiums

  • Presenter: THE INAUGURAL ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH, Monash University, Melbourne.
  • Speaker, Goodfellow Symposium 2023 -...

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2025

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2025

OPEN FOR REFERRALS

We are open for full day training and professional development requests. Contact us for more information. 


1-1 Therapy spaces are full for te...

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The Playful Place

Greenmeadows, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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CLINIC OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: 

Thursday & Friday 

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