Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists help clients return to optimal functioning after injury, illness, or surgery. Whether you’re recovering from a workplace injury, managing a chronic condition, or navigating the challenges of returning to work, we provide practical support tailored to your daily life.

Services

  • Support and treatments for independence in daily life
  • Custom thermoplastic splinting
  • Return-to-work support
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Hospital discharge planning
  • Community integration
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations

Funding

Occupational therapy services can be funded through:

  • WorkSafeBC
  • ICBC
  • Extended health benefits (coverage varies by plan)
  • Private pay

Our Occupational Therapists

Karin Gavac provides assessment, hospital discharge planning, return-to-work support, and community integration services throughout Nelson and the surrounding rural areas.

Martha Clark (of Ascent Rehab Services) has over 20 years of experience in return-to-work support, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and ergonomic assessments.

Christy Macfie specializes in upper extremity rehabilitation, custom thermoplastic splinting, wound care, and lymphatic management.