Community Therapists

10/30/2025

At our recent General OT Meeting, Rebecca McDonald gathered our Island teammates for an in-person connection. It’s inspiring to see our growing OT team across Courtenay, the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Victoria building strong relationships and making the most of every chance to connect.🤝

Big thanks to Rebecca for bringing everyone together — word is the mainland team is now requesting a couch and a fireplace at the Burnaby head office… uh oh!

10/07/2025

At Community Therapists, every day we see how Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people return to the activities that give them purpose and joy—whether that’s getting back to work after an injury💼, resuming a beloved hobby🎨, or staying active in their community🏃‍♀️.

OTs focus on function—on helping people do the things that truly matter to them. Given October is OT Month, we want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible OT team🙌. Your skill, compassion, and problem-solving creativity make a real difference in helping our mutual clients achieve meaningful goals and return to fulfilling lives.

It’s fitting that October is also Ergonomics Month—OTs are uniquely positioned to bring value to workplaces:
✅ OTs help employees safely return to work—or remain at work—after an injury or illness.
✅ OTs design proactive ergonomic programs that prevent injuries before they happen, benefiting employees and employers alike.

With a unique combination of medical knowledge, return to work strategies and the ability to use equipment (including ergonomic equipment), OTs are an ideal choice for ergonomic interventions in the workplace.

If you’re interested in learning how our team can support healthier, more productive workplaces, visit:

Our OTs draw upon a knowledge base that includes medical impairment, job analysis, ergonomics, disability evaluation, human rights legislation and insurance regulations to provide a comprehensive approach to disability management in the workplace. They are skilled in assisting employees with physica...

09/15/2025

✨ Community Therapists is proud to share that Adalia Jetha and Danae Rau, two of our senior OTs, will be co-lead instructors for the UBC Faculty of Medicine MOT Vocational Rehabilitation module in 2025!

With ~100 students across Vancouver, Prince George, and the Fraser Valley, we’re thrilled for them and the students who will benefit from their expertise.

Adalia and Danae bring years of clinical experience in Return to Work, clinical teaching, and mentorship. They’ve also delivered the practical labs for this module for many years—including Job Demands Analysis (JDA) and Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)—and have worked closely with past lead instructors.

This module equips MOT graduates with the core skills needed to deliver Return to Work Assessments and Rehabilitation for clients with a range of functional limitations in variety of clinical settings. Students gain both theory and hands-on experience, including completing a real Job Demand Analysis. CTI is proud of our ongoing involvement in developing and adapting this module over time.

👏 A big thank you to all of our past CTI contributors to this UBC MOT module: Monita Sandhu, Salim Janmohamed, and Jasmin Caterer.

08/07/2025

Community Therapists is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 UBC Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Capstone Conference which was held on July 29, 2025.

This annual event showcases the innovative research, clinical insights, and advocacy projects of UBC’s graduating MOT students. The capstone presentations represent the culmination of two years of rigorous academic and practical training—and a glimpse into the future of occupational therapy in British Columbia and beyond.

As a team committed to advancing the profession and supporting OTs, we were proud to stand behind this event and the incredible work the MOT students are doing. Way to go class of 2025! 🎓 🌟

07/10/2025

A great lunch meeting today with members of our leadership team and our service coordination department. Connecting and sharing ideas over a great meal 🥗✨…teamwork makes the dreamwork! 💪