From 1 August, the Arthritis Society will offer occupational therapy at its premises. The purpose of the Arthritis Society's occupational therapy is to help people maintain and improve their mobility, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Occupational therapist Guðbjörg Guðmundsdóttir has over 20 years' experience as an occupational therapist in various fields, such as with the elderly, people with disabilities, and individuals with mental health issues, has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Akureyri and, most recently, a project manager in the social services of Borgarbyggð. She worked for the Rheumatism Association of Iceland from 2006 to 2015.

Guðbjörg graduated as a BSc Occupational Therapist from the University of Akureyri in 2003 and completed a Master's degree in Health Sciences with a focus on rehabilitation from the University of Akureyri in 2023. Guðbjörg will join the Arthritis Society in August 2025 and will be the Manager of Occupational Therapy at the Arthritis Society.

Svava Arnarsdóttir graduated as an occupational therapist from the University of Akureyri in 2016 and completed a master's degree in disability studies from the University of Iceland in 2024. She has specialised in work related to mental health, empowerment and the disability rights movement.

Svava is also the chairperson of Mental Health Aid, has lectured at HA and previously worked for Janus Rehabilitation and Hugarafl. Svava looks forward to contributing her experience to the Arthritis Society, for example regarding life with chronic pain and the interplay between body and mind in modern society. Svava will start at the Arthritis Society in September 2025.

You can book an appointment for occupational therapy on our website. arthritis.is or send an email to gigt@gigt.is.