Marianne van der Haas
Occupational Therapist

About

Has started at Active Plus December 2019 as an Occupational Therapist. Originally from the Netherlands and lived permanently in NZ permanently since 1983.  Graduated in 1990 after attending occupational therapy school in Upper Hutt. Has worked as an occupational therapist in community physical and mental health, but also in a range of non-occupational therapy roles. Marianne has started post graduate study in Vocational Rehabilitation early 2020. Interests include conservation and sustainability. Loves the New Zealand bush and native birds. Enjoys reading, gardening, going out and about on e-bike and making yummy (mainly vegetarian) food.

My Goals

To continue to ride her e-bike to commute when she can - can ride her non e-bike to work once this year!!