Ms Delphine Thalmann 

Delphine Rimaz Occupational

Therapist HES, graduated in 1992

I love my profession because occupational therapy is a patient-centered approach. It focuses on quality of life and adopts a positive view of the person in all their dimensions.

I worked for six years at the Payerne hospital in physical medicine and pediatrics, then did some temporary placements in Payerne and Fribourg, specializing in hand rehabilitation.

Since 2003, I have been working as an independent occupational therapist, both in the clinic and at home.

Native French speaker, I also speak English and have a working knowledge of Italian.

Areas of Practice

We specialize in physical medicine.

• Hand Rehabilitation When a hand injury temporarily or permanently limits the ability to act, rehabilitation helps regain or improve functionality.
• Rheumatology In cases of rheumatic disease, joint pain or limitations lead to difficulties in daily functioning. Occupational therapy then helps to maintain independence.
• Neurology Following a stroke or a progressive illness, occupational therapy enables individuals to regain or maintain optimal functioning in various areas of life.
• Oncology Occupational therapy aims to help people facing cancer regain control of their lives despite the illness and its treatment side effects.

Occupational Therapy

• What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is for people whose health conditions lead to limitations in their ability to act or participate.
• Occupational Therapy and Independence Its purpose is to achieve, improve, or maintain independence in daily activities, such as personal care, household or professional tasks, mobility, leisure, and social life.
• The Occupational Therapist’s Approach The occupational therapist analyzes the patient's situation, considering the patient’s life goals, values, resources, and environment. We then propose measures for rehabilitation, readjustment, or environmental adaptation.

We offer treatments in French, German, Spanish, or English.

• Coverage Occupational therapy is reimbursed by basic health insurance, as well as accident, disability, and military insurance, upon medical prescription.