Andrea Fourie

Andrea is the founder of Thrive Therapy Services. She holds her undergraduate speech therapy degree from the University of Cape Town and Masters of Arts in Speech Pathology from the University of the Witwatersrand.

After working in a special school for learners with autism spectrum disorder and as a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, Thrive Therapy Services was born in 2016.

Andrea has a passion for medically complex infants and young children including those with neurological, genetic, developmental and feeding difficulties. Andrea loves working with young children and their families and believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Andrea has completed the Basic NDT/Bobath Course, Advanced NDT/Bobath Baby Course, the SOS Approach to Feeding, PROMPT Introduction and Bridging courses and is a National Makaton Tutor. Andrea strives to enhance her professional development and continued learning to further the services provided to her clients.