Profile

I graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science, Specialist in Psychology. After completing my undergraduate degree, I became involved in post-graduate research in the psycho-biological mechanisms involved in decision making, addiction and mental health. I was very active in volunteering towards mental health initiatives in Toronto during this time. I then attended Queen’s University for my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) and gained experience working with adults with psychiatric, dual-diagnosis, orthopaedic and neurological conditions in long term care, rehabilitation and in the community. I became involved in community development within Frontenac and Lennox and Addington County as well as research towards best practice for community integration initiatives. I began working as an Occupational Therapist in the community within Durham region soon after graduation and I continue to be dedicated to offering individualized assessment and treatment to clients in their homes. I have completed training towards becoming a certified calibrated AMPS Rater (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills), Strengths Based Case Management, return to work and job demands analysis, and hospice palliative care. I am currently enrolled in training for neurorehabilitation following brain injury and prescription of seating and mobility devices. I am committed to my professional development and continuing education, I hope to further my knowledge in psychotherapeutic practice in the future. I believe client-centred occupational therapy is instrumental in helping clients engage in the activities they want and need to do with respect to their self-care, productivity and leisure pursuits. I aim to provide supportive and compassionate care to all clients in need.

Credentials

Regulated Health Care professional in good standing.

Has been practicing since 2013

Language(s)

English

Treatments

Region(s) of service

Greater Toronto Area, Kawartha and Northumberland, South Eastern Ontario, York, Durham and Hills of Headwaters