Jennifer Day

Vancouver

Jan 18

Occupational Therapist | Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Areas of Expertise: Mental Health Rehabilitation, Trauma, PTSD & Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Concussion Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Arthritis & Chronic Health Conditions, Return-to-Work Rehabilitation, Ergonomic Assessments

My approach to occupational therapy is truly client centred, letting the client guide treatment while I introduce principles, strategies, and treatments that can increase engagement in the activities clients value most. The client is the expert in their lives, I'm the expert in occupational therapy and together we create a program that will lead to meaningful change. I apply and gentle and mindful approach to my work with clients, meeting them where they are at in their lives.

Outside of work I enjoy trying new things (I'm not sporty, but I'll attend a game if invited!), admiring architecture, and spending time in nature. Over the past several years I have been conquering my fear of water by learning to kayak (capsizing is scary!). I look forward to meeting and working with you!

- Behavioural Activation: Build meaningful routines that support mental health and overall well-being.
- Values-Based Goal Setting: Develop personalized goals that align with what matters most to you.
- Sleep Coaching & Routine Building
- Energy Conservation & Fatigue Management
- Exposure Therapy: Gradually build confidence in returning to meaningful activities.
- Relaxation & Mindfulness Strategies
- Cognitive Rehabilitation: Internal and external strategies to support memory, attention, organization, and problem-solving.
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Job Site Visits
- Graduated Return-to-Work Planning
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
- BA in Applied Linguistics
- MA in Liberal Studies
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Certified Yoga Teacher
- Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) Certification
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy Certification
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certification
- Concussion Awareness Training
Trauma, PTSD & Anxiety
Using a trauma-informed approach, we'll work together to rebuild confidence, establish healthy routines, improve sleep, and gradually return to the activities that matter most. Treatment may include evidence-based approaches such as exposure therapy when appropriate.
Mental Health Rehabilitation
Support for anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns through behavioural activation, values-based goal setting, and practical strategies that help you rebuild routines, increase participation in meaningful activities, and improve day-to-day well-being.
Chronic Pain
Learn practical strategies to better understand and manage persistent pain through education, movement, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, energy conservation, and sustainable routines that support long-term recovery and improved quality of life.
Concussion Rehabilitation
Individualized rehabilitation to help you recover from concussion by managing symptoms, restoring activity tolerance, improving daily function, and safely returning to work, school, recreation, and other meaningful activities.
Return-to-Work Rehabilitation
Collaborative return-to-work planning that may include ergonomic assessments, workplace recommendations, job site visits, and graduated return-to-work plans to support a safe and sustainable transition back to work.
Cancer Rehabilitation
Support throughout and after cancer treatment to help manage fatigue, rebuild strength and endurance, conserve energy, and return to the daily activities that are most important to you.
Arthritis & Chronic Health Conditions
Practical strategies to help manage symptoms, improve function, conserve energy, and build routines that support greater independence and long-term health.