Occupational therapy addresses the reasons why a person cannot do the things (occupations) that they have to, need to, or want to do. Occupations are things you do to occupy your time and may include:
- Things you have to do (eat, bathe, get around your home)
- Things you need to do (finances, groceries)
- Things you want to do (bake, woodwork, hobbies)
The reasons why someone cannot do an occupation can be due to their surroundings (physical or social environment), because of the demands of the activity (occupation) or because of barriers from the person’s abilities (physical, emotional, mental).
Want to know more about occupational therapy? Watch this video from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in English or French.
Services Available:
- Falls prevention and help finding a mobility device (i.e. walker)
- Hand therapy and splinting
- Recommendation of devices to help with self-care activities (i.e. dressing, bathing)
A written referral from a health care provider (i.e. physician) is required for assessment.
Contact:
For more information, call our Occupational Therapist directly at (705) 864-3090.
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Preparing for Your Visit:
- Please bring your written physician’s referral and any reports related to the reason for your visit (if applicable);
- Patients who have had surgery recently should take pain medication prior to their appointment;
- You should wear comfortable clothing that allows the therapist to assess you properly. (i.e. short sleeve shirt if you are being seen for your wrist);
- While your appointments with the therapist are covered by OHIP, please be aware that most medical devices are not covered by OHIP. Check with your extended health provider to see if they will cover these items.