After completing a Master in Science in Occupation Therapy, at Dalhousie University, Brianna returned to her hometown of Kelowna to work in public health. Since that time, she has gained valuable experience working with seniors in a clinical setting dedicated to geriatric rehabilitation, providing case management and occupational therapy to individuals recovering from motor vehicle collisions; more recently, she has been involved in a rehabilitation unit where she assists adults undergoing intensive rehabilitation programs aimed at recovery from complex medical conditions, including strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
As an occupational therapist, Brianna uses a holistic approach to assist her clients to engage meaningfully in the daily activities that are most important to them. By identifying strengths, collaborating with her clients to establish personalized goals, and providing education and strategies, Brianna can empower her clients to recover from injury, learn how to manage chronic illness, gain independence, and improve their overall quality of life.
Whether the focus is physical injury (ie. recovering hand function post-stroke), cognition (ie. brain injury or dementia), or mental health-related, Brianna is passionate about meeting each client where they are at and using evidence-based practice to provide long-lasting health benefits. She has additional training in brain injury rehabilitation, motivational interviewing, wheelchair seating assessment, and cognitive executive skills training. With a background in cognitive testing and neurological rehabilitation, Brianna has an interest in providing services for concussion management, brain injury rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and a unique focus in working with adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
As an Okanagan local, Brianna enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, trying new foods, practicing yoga, and staying active paddling on the lake or exploring in the mountains.
