I became an occupational therapist because I believe every child deserves to feel capable, confident, and understood — and I’ve spent over 15 years working to make that happen.
With roots in Newfoundland, a Master of Occupational Therapy earned in Scotland, and experience supporting children and families across Canada, I bring a broad perspective to a very personal kind of work.
I’ve supported children and teens ages 1 to 18 with a wide range of needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, and DCD. Beyond diagnoses, I focus on the whole child and teen — who they are, what lights them up, what helps them thrive in daily routines, and what makes participation more challenging.
The connection between how children’s brains and bodies work together has always fascinated me, and it continues to shape how I approach every child I work with. My practice is neuroaffirming and play-based, grounded in the belief that every child and teen has strengths worth building on. The best therapy doesn’t feel like therapy — it feels engaging and meaningful. Ongoing learning continues to inform and shape my practice — most recently through training in supporting students with ADHD, strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to daily living, and rhythmic movement and primitive reflex integration.
Ontario has been home since 2016. When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking, camping, or spending time with my husband and two daughters.