Meet Jennifer
At Ponderosa Occupational Therapy and Coaching, I treat patients with the understanding that true wellness is not only about the physical body, but also about the mental and emotional well-being of the individual. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with patients experiencing post-concussion symptoms, chronic pain and fatigue, and long-covid. I provide tailored approaches that promote reengagement, and improving their overall quality of life. I will work with you to develop a customized plan that includes the right combination of support, resources for self-management, and understanding the root of your illness, to help you achieve optimal health.
Why Choose Occupational Therapy?
An Occupational Therapist is a regulated allied health professional who looks at your engagement in activities as a measure of health as well as a means to recovery from to illness, injury or disability. OT can help with:
Fatigue
The effects of fatigue impact your ability to care for yourself, connect with others, and live a full life. Our Occupational Therapy services will help you understand where you can take steps towards healing, using your energy to get back to the activities you love, and feeling in control of your life.
'Brain Fog'
Living with chronic pain, fatigue or mental illness usually means your ability to think clearly is compromised. Living with brain-fog, compromised memory or difficulty thinking on the spot can be discouraging and debilitating. Our Occupational Therapy services can help you understand where your brain has gone and how to get it back. We'll provide you with tools and strategies to focus, prioritize, and show up as your true self with friends, family, and at work.
Sensory Sensitivity
Chronic illness usually includes the experience of widespread pain, numbness, tingling and sensitivity to lights and sounds that can cause you to withdraw from the activities you love to do. Occupational Therapy can help you ease the discomfort and find the right coping strategies to get balance back in your life.
Mental Health
We understand that chronic illness can take a toll on your mental health. That's why we offer occupational therapy services to help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Our therapist will work with you to develop coping strategies and provide support throughout your journey.
Self-Management
Our Occupational Therapy services are designed to put the tools in your hands to regain your independence. We are there to support you in applying them to all areas of your life that matter to you.
Sleeplessness
The cycle of pain, fatigue, and sleepless nights can feel endless. Our Occupational Therapist can help you find tools and strategies to break the cycle and start to feel ready for rest when you lay down at night.
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Victoria, British Columbia · Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations Land
250 880 1612
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Disclaimer
At Ponderosa OTC, we offer a range of treatments and resources to support your health, recovery and wellbeing. However, it's important to remember that these resources should not be considered, or used in place of medical diagnosis or advice on treatment. Resources accessed through this website and its services may not be the most effective or appropriate approach for you, and should only be used in conjunction with consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any immediate concerns about your health, you should talk to your primary health care provider regarding your specific medical needs.
Conflict of Interest
As part of my dedication to transparency and ethical practice, I am disclosing the following information about my public versus private role as an Occupational Therapist.
. I provide Occupational Therapy services in a general outpatient ambulatory clinic within Island Health in Victoria, BC.
. All resources I use for treatment are cited, adapted from published research or educational materials, or developed, by me, to provide a unique tailored approach to your treatment as an individual.
. Through my role in public health and private practice, there may be situations where my obligations or interests in one role could potentially affect my actions or recommendations in the other. This could include decisions related to referrals, resources, or treatment modalities.
. I do not provide private practice services to clients I have treated within 1 year in public practice. This policy is in place to maintain professional boundaries and prevent conflicts of interest.
. I am committed to upholding ethical standards, maintaining professional boundaries, and prioritizing the well-being and best interests of my clients across both roles.
Land Acknowledgement
Ponderosa Occupational Therapy and Coaching operates as a visitor on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. We are dedicated to working with our clients and partners, and guardians of our land, towards reconciliation.