Alex completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Throughout this training, she developed a strong foundation in child development and family-centred practice. During her clinical placement, Alex gained valuable experience in a private pediatric clinic, where she supported children in developing fine and gross motor skills, sensory regulation, and printing abilities. She worked with children with a wide range of developmental needs, collaborating closely with families to tailor interventions to each child’s unique strengths, goals, and learning styles.

She also completed a placement in the NICU and pediatric unit at Royal Columbian Hospital, where she supported premature and medically complex infants in acquiring oral feeding skills and receiving neurodevelopmentally supportive care. This experience deepened her passion for early development and reinforced the importance of partnering with families through education, empowerment, and compassionate support.

Currently, Alex works part-time in the acute care setting at Royal Columbian Hospital, helping adults safely transition home following injury, illness, or surgery.

Alex is committed to empowering individuals and families to participate meaningfully in the activities that bring joy and connection to their lives. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring local trails, catching a sunset, and spending time with friends and family.

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Helena holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience and a Master of Occupational Therapy, both from the University of British Columbia. Her path to becoming an Occupational Therapist was shaped by several years of experience supporting children and youth as a one-on-one support worker. She later worked as an employment consultant for adults with developmental disabilities, providing job coaching to help individuals find, adapt to, and maintain meaningful employment. These roles sparked her passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential — a passion that naturally led her to a career in Occupational Therapy. After completing her OT degree, Helena began her practice in acute care, supporting adults with a range of medical conditions in a hospital setting. She soon transitioned to pediatrics, where she grew passionate for helping children achieve their goals and thrive in everyday activities. Since moving into pediatric practice, Helena has completed specialized training in DIR Floortime, Autism Matters, Toilet Training Success Academy, and numerous interoception and sensory processing courses by Kelly Mahler and other leaders in the field.

Helena brings a holistic, family-centered, and strengths-based approach to her work. Her clinical interests include sensory processing and self-regulation, daily living skills such as toileting and feeding, interoception, environmental modifications, and fine motor development. Outside of work, you’ll find Helena paddleboarding at the beach, exploring hiking trails, reading a good book, or spending time with family!

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Crystal has worked with individuals with Autism, ADHD and social complexities in the lower mainland since 2004. She received her Master’s Degree in Autism Studies at the University of Kent in Canterbury in 2012 focussing on social skills therapies in educational settings. She became a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in 2013 after completing her Behaviour Analyst Certification Board coursework at Pennsylvania State University. She started practicing as a Behaviour Consultant (BCBA) and social group facilitator in 2013 in both in-home and in-clinic settings.

Crystal loves to work with individuals of all ages, believing that learning and skill acquisition are a continuous journey. She has extensive experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as a science and lens to create behaviour-based therapies and supports that will facilitate meaningful growth in the daily lives of her learners and their families. Learners being able to use their skills independently out in the real world is the most important goal that drives Crystal’s work. More recently, she has become passionate about spreading awareness about social health and its importance in increasing future quality of life for people with Autism, ADHD, and social complexities. When Crystal is indulging in time at home, she enjoys being out on adventures with her partner and two bonus kids, and spending time connecting with friends over good food and music.

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Nina completed her degree in Occupational Therapy in Germany, and has been practicing as a Pediatric OT since 2002. She is passionate about supporting children of all ages to reach their full potential and work towards meaningful goals with a strong focus on strength based learning and evidence-based practice. Her approach revolves around empathy and collaboration, fostering safe spaces where children feel empowered to explore and thrive. She’s a firm believer in the power of play-based therapy, and creating strong partnerships with families and other professionals. Her practice has included working with children with a range of diagnosis, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other genetic, neurological, and developmental conditions.

Nina has years of experience in working within a variety of settings including schools, homes and private clinics. She has served children from ages 1-19 years. In the past she has worked at the Chilliwack School District # 33 as an Occupational Therapist.

Nina has completed the following continuing education courses:

Toileting, Interoception & Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach for Promoting Toileting Success and Independence Anxiety Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias Greenspan Floortime Approach Get Ready to Learn, Yoga Therapy in the classroom Rhythmic Movement Training I & II Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Handwriting interventions for school-aged children: A systematic review Ayres Sensory Integration

Nina enjoys ongoing learning and skill development.When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and spending time outdoors.

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Kimia completed her Master of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Western University and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) as well as a RASP-A certified consultant in British Columbia. Since 2019, she has been supporting young children on the autism spectrum and their families using evidence-based practices that are compassionate, individualized, and grounded in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

During her career, Kimia has worked as part of multidisciplinary teams across a variety of settings, including homes, schools, daycares, and community environments. She has experience supporting a wide range of developmental areas, including communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and behaviour support.

Kimia’s approach is neuroaffirming, child-led, and play-based. She prioritizes assent in her work, ensuring every interaction is rooted in safety, trust, and respect. She also works closely with families and caregivers to set goals that feel meaningful and achievable in daily life, making collaboration central to her practice.

Kimia is passionate about helping children and families feel truly supported, and she strives to make learning a joyful and empowering experience. In her spare time, Kimia enjoys running, hiking local trails, and trying out new coffee shops.

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Katie Metz completed her Occupational Therapy Master of Science (MScOT) program at the University of Alberta. In her graduate work, she focused on the study of creative arts interventions to address social-emotional learning and mental health promotion for children and youth. During this time, she also volunteered teaching yoga to children and adults. Katie has also taken over 450 hours of yoga teacher training and taught hundreds kid’s yoga classes in the Surrey School District. Through studying and teaching yoga, she has realized the value of mindful activity in advancing children’s coping abilities and self-awareness.

During her OT degree, Katie completed fieldwork at the Alberta Children’s Hospital outpatient therapy services. It was here that she gained experience offering sensory and fine motor assessment and intervention. She came to deeply value both family-centered practice and taking a strengths-based approach to pediatric therapy.

In her current practice, Katie deeply values collaborating with families to identify strategies that can help children learn and grow in everyday life. Katie has completed the following continuing education courses: Trauma Informed Care, Cutting Edge Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills, Handwriting without Tears, Social Thinking, Building Blocks to Sensory Integration, and Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorders- Best Occupational Therapy Practice. She is excited to have a career that celebrates and encourages ongoing learning and skill development.

Katie is on the RASP list

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Sharmaine holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Simon Fraser University and a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia. Sharmaine has always had a passion for helping children and families reach their goals, as she previously worked as an elementary and high school tutor and then as a behavioural interventionist in a kindergarten preparation program.

Since obtaining her master’s degree, she has worked with older adults in long-term care with a variety of diagnoses. Sharmaine has taken a course on interdisciplinary management of dysphagia and is excited to attend an upcoming CAOT webinar on adopting neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approaches for pediatric autistic clients.

Sharmaine believes occupational therapy should be fun, engaging, family-centred, and relationship-based. During her time off, Sharmaine enjoys going to concerts, travelling, watching her favourite TV shows, bouldering, and pilates.

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Colleen completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University, and has been practicing as a Pediatric OT since 2001. She is passionate about helping children work towards meaningful goals, while teaming with caregivers to teach, empower, encourage and celebrate.

Colleen has years of experience in working in home and community-based settings with families and educational teams and has served children from ages 0-19 years. Her practice has included working with children with a range of diagnosis, including but not limited to: Austism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Cerebral Palsy and other genetic, neurological, and developmental conditions. As an OT, Colleen’s main areas of consultation have included: positioning and equipment, dysphasia and tube feeding, sensory based feeding, fine motor, sensory processing / integration & self-regulation, self-help (e.g., feeding, toileting, dressing), and focus and attention.When not at work, Colleen is happiest skiing on a steep slope or a flat lake with her family, running along the beach with a friend, or cheering on her kids’ teams on a sideline.

Relevant courses: “New Cutting Edge Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills”, Sarah Ward “Trauma Informed Practice”, Kim Barthell “Sensory Integration and (DIR) Floortime: Assessment and Treatment of Children with Sensory Processing Disorders Including Autism Spectrum Disorders”, Rosemary White “Sensory Processing: Valid and Reliable Assessment and Intervention Planning”, W. Dunn “Basic Oral Motor Feeding Workshop”, Gay Lloyd Pinder “Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy and Assessment and Management”, Wolf & Glass “Visual Perception – It’s Influences on Successful Achievement in the Classroom”, J. Sexton “Rethinking the Brain”, K. Barthell

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Leo is an occupational therapist with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta. He has experience in both private clinics and school-based pediatric OT, where he developed individualized programs, conducted assessments, and implemented treatments focused on sensory integration, fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and executive functioning. Using a client-centred, strengths-based approach, Leo collaborates with families, therapists, and assistants to create effective support systems that help children achieve their developmental goals. He is committed to evidence-based practice and tailors interventions to meet each client’s unique needs. Leo has completed the following continuing education courses: DIR Floortime 101®, OccupationalTherapy.com courses (Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Course, Common Handwriting Challenges In Pediatric Therapy, Understanding Primitive Reflexes: How They Impact Child Development and Intervention Strategies for Integration, Visual and Fine Motor Skills (Day 2) and Sensory Integration and Processing 101).

Before his graduate studies, Leo earned a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. His diverse experience includes working as a behaviour interventionist for children with autism, providing life skills training for teenagers with autism, and coaching youth in sports to promote motor development and social skills. Leo is also registered with the College of Health Care Providers BC (CHCPBC) and is approved as an Occupational Therapist on the Supervised Registered Autism Service Providers (RASP) list. In his spare time, Leo enjoys playing volleyball, his guitar and spending time outside with his dog!

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