About Gabi Chipkin

QUALIFICATION
Currently completing Virtual Hand to Shoulder Fellowship, LLC
The British Association of Hand Therapists Level 1 Trained
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (WITS)

WORK HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
Gabi graduated as an Occupational Therapist from the University of Witwatersrand in 2019. She then went on to work at Chris hand Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) to complete her community service year. Gabi spent the majority of her time at CHBAH, working in their specialised Burns and Hand Unit. She gained invaluable skills and knowledge while working alongside other allied staff and surgeons.

Gabi’s love for Hand Therapy continued and she went on to work in private practice. She joined Joburg Hand Therapy in 2022, and has shared and gained invaluable experience while working within a team to manage a wide variety of conditions.

MEMBER TO ASSOCIATIONS
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
South African Society of Hand Therapy (SASHT)
Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)