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.