Colleen Hamilton
Occupational Therapist | Vancouver
Areas of Expertise: Concussion, persistent pain, mobility and adaptive equipment, personal care assessment, trauma recovery, cognitive rehabilitation
I was born and raised in Victoria, BC, but have called Vancouver home for over a decade. I worked as a city planner for ten years before discovering occupational therapy while volunteering at a long-term care facility. Changing careers was a big leap of faith, but I’ve never looked back! I’m incredibly grateful to work in a role where I can support people in reaching their goals and creating meaningful change in their lives.
I completed my Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia. I’ve worked in a range of settings, including acute care, community mental health and substance use, school-based pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, and with veterans. My clinical interests include persistent pain, concussion, mobility and adaptive equipment, and trauma recovery. I’m currently nerding out on cognitive rehabilitation and wheelchair seating.
I’m thrilled to be part of the team at Tall Tree. The culture of learning, strong team support, and the meaningful relationships built with clients make me look forward to going to work every single day.
Outside of work, I’m usually busy chasing my two kiddos or scheming to sneak out for a run along the seawall or in the forest.
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University of British Columbia | Master of Occupational Therapy 2023
London School of Economics | Master of Local Economic Development 2009
CBT for Nightmares | University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences Office of Continuing Education 2026
Foundations in Cognitive Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapy Professionals | Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists 2026
OT Guide to Concussion | AMP Healthcare 2026
Functional Cognition Overview Course | MultiContext Cognitive Rehab 2024
Functional Assessment Mastery Series | Kyi Rehabilitation 2024
Behavioural Activation for Depression| AMP Healthcare Education 2024
CBT for Insomnia | AMP Healthcare 2023
Pain Foundations | Pain BC 2023
ASIST Suicide Prevention Training | UBC Health 2022
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Concussion: Assessment, education, cognitive rehabilitation and graded return-to-activity to support recovery from mild traumatic brain injury
Persistent pain: Evidence-informed pain education and functional rehabilitation to improve participation and reduce pain-related disability
Mobility and adaptive equipment: Comprehensive mobility assessment, wheelchair seating, and equipment prescription to optimize safety, independence, and long-term function
Personal care assessment: Functional evaluation and care planning to support independence, safety, and appropriate levels of assistance with daily activities
Trauma recovery: Nervous system–informed strategies to rebuild regulation, resilience, and engagement in meaningful roles
Cognitive rehabilitation: Practical, function-based strategies to strengthen attention, memory, executive functioning, and real-world performance
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