All Our occupational therapists are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
Brian O’Rourke
Founder, Occupational Therapist
With this breadth of experience Brian takes a unique approach with his clients combining mental health and physical dysfunction techniques. Since starting work as an OT in 2012, he has gained experience facilitating complex return-to-work planning. Brian works with clients with orthopedic, mental health, and brain injury conditions. He brings an expert level of client centered care, mediation skills, as well as employer and stakeholder communication that leads to a high rate of success with return to work outcomes.
Rachel Dinoff
Occupational Therapist
Rachel graduated from Queen’s University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and in 2019 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Rachel’s clinical experience includes community mental health and substance use, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury rehab, as well as inpatient stroke and musculoskeletal rehab.
Alex Bird
Occupational Therapist
Upon graduating from the Occupational Therapist Assistant Diploma at Okanagan College in 2012, Alex extensively worked with clients in the RCMP and Veterans community, which showcased his commitment to serving first responder populations. Alexander completed his Master’s of Occupational Therapy at UBC. Alex is passionate about aiding individuals in their recovery from trauma disorders and mental health challenges.
Victoria Vermeer
Occupational Therapist
Victoria Vermeer is an accomplished occupational therapist with a diverse background. Beginning her career in acute at Peach Arch Hospital, and later the patient assessment and transition home (PATH) unit, Victoria honed her skills in assessing her clients function and needs in the community. She then transitioned to part time private practice work, where she developed a passion for supporting individuals with mental health challenges such as anxiety,
Mary Ng
Occupational Therapist
With an interest in psychology and mental health, Mary graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Hong Kong. After that, Mary found occupational therapy and realised her passion in the profession as it looks at people holistically and offers practical strategies to do things .
Sarah-Maud Bruemmer
Occupational Therapist
Sarah-Maud is a dedicated and experienced occupational therapist with a strong academic foundation and diverse clinical expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, as well as both a Bachelor and Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Montreal.
Amanda Tejszerski
Occupational Therapist
Amanda completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta. Throughout her work experience and Occupational Therapy placements, she has supported individuals across the lifespan ranging from pediatric to geriatric age groups. Although Amanda's professional experience spans a variety of settings including rehabilitation hospitals and long-term care facilities,
Stephanie Martin
Occupational Therapist
Stephanie is an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about empowering others to achieve success, enhance function, and find meaning in their daily lives. Stephanie has a strong academic background and a deep passion for client-centered care. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) from the University of Alberta, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a Minor in Counseling
Maryam Majd
Occupational Therapist
Maryam is a dedicated and results-oriented Occupational Therapist with a strong academic foundation and clinical expertise. She holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours from Simon Fraser University. This academic background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of human health and function, which she applies to her client-centred care approach
Mahnaz Sheikhesmaeili
Occupational Therapist
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Iran and a Master’s degree in OT from the University of Alberta. I speak Kurdish, Farsi, and English, and I’m passionate about working with seniors and adults facing mental health and community integration challenges. I strive to expand my experience in community-based practice and am deeply committed to supporting individuals in returning to meaningful occupations by addressing all aspects of their lives.
Madison Mui
Occupational Therapist
I'm an occupational therapist focused on providing client-centered care through interventions that hold meaning and purpose to my clients. After graduating with my Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Manitoba Madison relocated to Calgary, Alberta to begin my career in occupational therapy. Since then, I lived in Victoria and Vancouver, BC, where I had the opportunity to practice in multiple settings in the private and public healthcare sectors, including long term care, hospital, community, and mental health...
Valerie Lo
Occupational Therapist
I'm an occupational therapist with diverse experience across mental health, neurorehabilitation, and workplace accessibility. I am currently working at Vancouver Coastal Health’s Salus Program out of UBC Hospital, where I support clients with psychiatric and psychosocial needs. My clinical background includes supporting youth, adults, and older adults with mental health and substance use challenges, supporting individuals recovering from stroke and brain injury, consulting on workplace accessibility and accommodations, and providing occupational therapy services for children...
David Stitt
Occupational Therapist
I hold Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia. Since graduating, I gained clinical experience in the fields of community mental health and acute care. In these roles, I have developed the skills to provide client-centered rehabilitation from physical injury, brain injury and mental health challenges. I pride myself on my collaborative, strength-based, and relational approach. I have additional formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and uses these techniques to support ...
Mert Kecik
Occupational Therapist
I'm an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals in community, mental health, and home health settings. I've worked with Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health in roles spanning supported housing, assertive community treatment, and rehabilitation for clients with complex needs. My background also includes crisis intervention, supportive housing, and outreach services, giving a deep understanding of client-centered care and functional recovery....
Jaralyn Grant
Occupational Therapist
Since earning my Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2007, I have dedicated my career to helping people live with greater independence and purpose. I've worked in hospital settings, including acute medical and inpatient psychiatric units, where I was involved in completing cognitive and functional assessments, and participating in complex discharge planning. I also have extensive community experience as a case manager on a geriatric mental health team, where...
Juan Diaz Nieto
Occupational Therapist
I am an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting people to live safely, independently, and meaningfully in their communities. My interest in home and community practice grew from hands-on experience across the healthcare continuum, including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, long-term care, and mental health settings. I worked with individuals with complex medical, neuromusculoskeletal, and mental health needs, completing functional and home safety assessments, ...
Katie Farion
Occupational Therapist
I am an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about meeting individuals where they are at and supporting them in working toward what is meaningful to them. I value a collaborative, strengths-based approach that centres on understanding each person’s unique experiences, priorities, and daily routines in order to best support well-being. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity Western University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy...