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Kathy has worked as an Occupational Therapist in BC since 2000. Over her career, she has worked & trained extensively in neurology (spinal cord injury, brain injury), physical health and orthopedics, and mental health. She has worked in diverse settings and practice areas, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, community health, private practice, and as a health care provider and disability case manager for WSBC, ICBC, and insurance providers.

She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC’s School of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science. She regularly instructs and mentors Master’s Students and new graduates to develop effective and evidence-based clinical practice.

She’s a highly experienced and knowledgeable clinical leader with a motivating and caring approach, translating to real-life successes and results for her clients and referral sources.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Master’s of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy 


  • Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology 


  • Clinical Assistant Professor (UBC Faculty of Medicine, School of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy)

  • ICBC Recovery Network Provider

  • Extended Health Care Insurance Provider (Desjardins, Canada Life)

  • Qualified as an Expert Witness to the Supreme Court of Canada

  • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia

  • Presenter and organizer at National Occupational Therapy Conferences

Additional Training and Certifications:

  • Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) Certified

  • Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Motivational Interviewing 

What People Are Saying.

 

“Kathy is such a wonderful person to work with, as she has this innate quality of developing relationships of trust with her clients through her compassion, care, and collaboration. Her ability to support clients in achieving improvements in their overall wellness and goals is incomparable”.

- Dawn Barroso, B.Sc., RK

“Kathy is a skilled, compassionate, and insightful occupational therapist. Through her extensive experience providing assessment and treatment services, as well as her ongoing dedication to learning and skill development, she ensures that her clients achieve the best possible outcomes. She also happens to be a lovely, warm, and approachable human being”.

- Natalie Hull, B.Sc., MOT

“Kathy is an amazing and highly sought-after occupational therapist. She is incredibly caring, empathetic, and supportive. Kathy worked with me to develop a gentle and effective treatment plan to help with my chronic pain. I was so appreciative of the incredible help she provided me to meet my health goals so that I could return back to work and she ensured proper supports were in place”.

- Janey Lee, BA, BEd