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. ...Brian’s consulting experience includes functional capacity evaluations as well preparing cost of future care reports and consultations for legal purposes.
Brian started his occupational therapy career in a provincial care center for mental health and addiction. He had the opportunity to develop expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing and cognitive remediation, and developed programming based on these techniques for clients with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, and insomnia.
He further expanded his practice into physical dysfunction by working with Vancouver Coastal Health’s Home Health Program, developing his skills in discharge planning, home assessments and equipment recommendations. Brian specializes in wheelchair seating and equipment for clients with complex neurological disorders and spinal cord injuries.
To maintain theses skills, Brian works part time at the Hastings House Transitional Care home for client’s with severe brain injury and behavioral issues. Brian currently focusses on a caseload of WorkSafe BC, ICBC, and Veteran clients specializing in reducing disability and improving function with chronic conditions.
Jason Ramsumair
Occupational Therapist, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Jason holds a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western University of Ontario, building upon his foundation in Psychology with a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta.
With a diverse background, Jason has garnered valuable experience working with both children and adults in outpatient mental health settings. His expertise extends to aiding individuals in the spinal cord injury population within a rehabilitation setting.
...Currently, Jason manages a dynamic caseload focusing on mental health, including anxiety and depression. His specialization lies in trauma recovery and anxiety disorders, where he utilizes exposure therapy to assist individuals in their return to the workplace. Jason also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation techniques for clients dealing with depression and concussion-related challenges. His ability to build rapport with mental health clients has been reflected in positive therapeutic outcomes and return to work.
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, depression, and trauma-related disorders. ...Victoria's caseload reflects her dedication to mental health and she is known for making her clients feel supported and confident throughout the return-to-work process.
Drawing from her hospital experience, Victoria also excels in coordinating discharges and providing ongoing support for clients transitioning back into the community. Her expertise extends to active rehabilitation and equipping clients for independent living.
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....Alexander also specializes in providing comprehensive support during hospital discharges, with a keen focus on function while addressing equipment needs, optimizing ergonomics, and facilitating rehabilitation for physical injuries and concussions.
His current caseload includes clients facing trauma disorders, anxiety, depression, and various mental health challenges with a high rate of return-to-work outcomes. His CBT and coaching approach aligns with our company values, emphasizing a client-centered and collaborative approach with stakeholders.
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, her favourite experiences have been working in the community where her clients are most at home....Creating opportunities for the support and inclusion of individuals of all abilities is Amanda's passion. She believes everyone deserves to have people in their lives who take the time to brighten their day, who support and encourage them to grow, and to bring about positive life-changing experiences. Making someone’s day even a little happier is highly motivating for Amanda. She also enjoys collaborating with teams and finds working with diverse populations rewarding.