Occupational Therapist
Bio
Born and raised in Toronto, Neha graduated from the University of Toronto with an honours bachelor of science in Biology and Psychology, with a special research interest in Molecular biology. She then went on to complete her Master of Occupational Therapy at Queen’s university.
Shortly after graduation, Neha decided to move to British Columbia, and immediately fell in love with all that BC has to offer. The mountains, the ocean and the vibrancy of the people in BC have kept her here ever since.
Over the years, Neha has continued to learn and grow her private Occupational Therapy practice by closely following new and up-and-coming research, and collaborating with other treatment providers, including physicians, physiotherapists, and specialists. She always ensures she is following best practices when providing treatment to her clients. Neha’s primary areas of interest and expertise include traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and helping seniors age in place.
Neha has also worked at multiple sites throughout the Fraser Health system, including Royal Columbian Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Queens Park Care Centre, Eagle Ridge Hospital, and Ridge Meadows Hospital, working in various areas ranging from acute care to inpatient stroke and brain injury rehabilitation.
She also has extensive experience working with clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVA's) or workplace accidents with a range of concerns, including physical injury, cognitive concerns, and psychosocial symptoms. Working within multiple systems has provided Neha with the expertise to work with individuals in all life stages.
Neha can provide services in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
Outside of work, you will often find Neha spending time with her adorable dog, exploring new trails or trying to improve her skiing skills.
Certifications
- Metriks Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification
- PGAP certified
- FIM and Alpha FIM trained
- Action Over Inertia
- ASIST training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications
- Choices and Changes: motivating healthy behaviours workshop
- Completed certifications for concussion intervention with Shannon McGuire
- Introductory CBT training
- Wheelchair seating prescription training
- Shoulder rehabilitation training
- Completed an 8 week certification course for Brain Injury Management with CAOT
- Visual processing impairment course with Mary Warren