Meridian Rehabilitation

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Kelowna — Pediatric OT services in Kelowna are exclusively offered through the Family Connection Centre (FCC). Please click here to apply for pediatric services through FCC

What we treat

Treatment Areas

We help children and youth who have a wide range of motor, sensory, and developmental needs through neuroaffirming, family-centred therapy.

Fine Motor, Self-Care, and School Skills

Hand Strength & Finger DexterityHandwriting, Drawing, and Scissor SkillsSelf-Care RoutinesExecutive Functioning & School ReadinessPlay SkillsAssistive Technology & Adaptive Tools

Sensory Processing & Emotional Regulation

Sensory Modulation & Coping StrategiesSelf-Regulation SupportInteroception & Body AwarenessAttention, Focus, and Transition Strategies

Gross Motor, Feeding, and Physical Environments

Core Strength, Balance, and PostureGross Motor CoordinationFeeding SupportSeating, Ergonomics, and Accessibility Adaptations
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Our Approach

Creating long lasting change

Our pediatric occupational therapy programs are developed in close collaboration with parents and caregivers and with the understanding that meaningful and durable change requires practice. 


Recognizing that the majority of practice must occur between therapy sessions, not during them, our approach is to equip parents and caregivers to be able to provide effective and consistent practice with children in everyday environments. Because of this, parent and caregiver involvement is an essential part of our pediatric therapy programs.  

Parent Coaching as the Core

We prioritise coaching parents and caregivers so they feel confident supporting communication every day.

Progress Happens Between Sessions

Therapy gains are built through consistent practice in real-life environments, not just in-clinic sessions.

Practical & Achievable Home Programs

We design home practice that is simple, realistic, and tailored to fit into family routines.

A Lasting Impact

We coach families to teach, cue, and respond effectively so new skills carry over into everyday life.

Meet the Team

Occupational Therapists

Allyson Dyck

Allyson Dyck

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Anna McMahon

Anna McMahon

Occupational Therapist•Vancouver

Caroline Kohlen

Caroline Kohlen

Occupational Therapist•Vancouver

Dana McKie

Dana McKie

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Danielle O'Riordan

Danielle O'Riordan

Senior Leader · Occupational Therapist•Kamloops

Elecia Noseworthy

Elecia Noseworthy

Occupational Therapist•Kamloops

Elisa Layher

Elisa Layher

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Ellie Duffy

Ellie Duffy

Occupational Therapist•Vancouver

Emily Carey

Emily Carey

Occupational Therapist•Vancouver

Jayna Gupta

Jayna Gupta

Occupational Therapist•Edmonton

Julie-Anne Fiset

Julie-Anne Fiset

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Kelly Robbins

Kelly Robbins

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Kristin Smerchanski

Kristin Smerchanski

Occupational Therapist•

Laura Gini

Laura Gini

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Liz Lucas

Liz Lucas

Senior Leader · Occupational Therapist•Vernon

Marisa Haynes

Marisa Haynes

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

Michelle Pham

Michelle Pham

Occupational Therapist•Vancouver

Olivia Vezza

Olivia Vezza

Occupational Therapist•Kamloops

Whitney Chasca

Whitney Chasca

Occupational Therapist•Kelowna

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