Kamloops Staff
Occupational Therapists
Karalyn joins us as an OT who, after obtaining her Bachelor of Science at Thompson Rivers University, completed her Masters of Occupational Therapy at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Karalyn loves being an OT because it allows her to support and empower her clients to meet their own goals using a blend of critical thinking, science and creativity. When Karalyn’s not out hiking, biking, boating or swimming, you can find her frequently visiting her extended family at their properties on Adams Lake.
Qualifications and Memberships
Bachelors of Science – Thompson Rivers University
Masters of Occupational Therapy – La Trobe University (Australia)
Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Areas of Practice
Case Management
Community Rehabilitation
Seating Assessments and Prescription
Long Term Care and Complex Care contract services
Elecia comes to us from the town of Grand Falls-Windsor in Newfoundland and Labrador. Elecia has her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University. In the Kamloops office, she works with both adults and children and she loves the diversity of OT work – no two days are ever the same! She appreciates getting to see firsthand the positive changes that occupational therapy makes in people’s lives. When Elecia isn’t in the office, you can find her playing volleyball, travelling and spending time outdoors – usually with her Kamloops co-worker and best friend, Olivia!
Qualifications and Memberships
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) – Memorial University of Newfoundland
Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) for children under 6
Areas of Practice
Case Management
Mental Health
Community Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Rehab
Post-Concussion Rehab
Orthopaedics
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Programming
Job Sit Visits and Job Demands Analysis
Return to Work Coordination
Pediatrics & Autism Services
Jackie is Meridian’s Kamloops office manager and also acts as contract lead for our WSBC Community OT contract and Extended Care facilities contracts. She completed her degrees at the University of Alberta before settling in Kamloops to follow her passion for complex discharge planning, seating assessments and prescription, PTSD/anxiety treatment, and residential care. Jackie appreciates the diversity of her career as an OT, with the opportunity to assist her clients in the physical, cognitive, and emotional domains of their recovery. Outside of the office, Jackie loves spending time on the lakes and trails of sunny Kamloops with her husband and her dog, Parker.
Qualifications and Memberships
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy – University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sports, & Tourism – University of Alberta
Member of the British Columbia College of Occupational Therapists
Ride custom seating certification
Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum Moving and Handling Level 1 Certification
Progressive Goal Attainment Program Provider
IHA Dysphagia trained professional
Areas of Practice
Case Management
Community Rehabilitation
Dysphagia
Post-Concussion Rehab
Seating Assessments and Prescription
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Programming
Job Site Visits and Job Demands Analysis
Return to Work Coordination
Ergonomic Evaluations
Progressive Goal Attainment Program Services (PGAP)
Residential care contract services
Exposure therapy (Anxiety/PTSD)
Orthopaedics
Danielle brings experience in chronic pain, mental health, developmental disabilities and cognitive impairments to our Kamloops team. By way of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, she completed her Bachelor of Science – Biology at Acadia University and went on to complete her Masters in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University. A recent transplant to the Kamloops area and an avid runner and skier, she’s looking forward to exploring all that BC has to offer. She also states that she’s a major Harry Potter fan!
Qualifications and Memberships
Masters in Occupational Therapy – Queen’s University
Bachelor of Science (Biology) – Acadia University
Member of the British Columbia College of Occupational Therapists
Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Prevention and Management of Elder Abuse – Certificate
Brief Action Planning Certificate
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) for children under 6
Areas of Practice
Case Management
Community Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Rehab
Mental Health
Pediatric Services
Autism Services
Developmental Disabilities
Post-Concussion Rehab
Seating Assessments and Prescription
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Programming
Job Sit Visits and Job Demands Analysis
Return to Work Coordination
Ergonomic Evaluations
Universal Home Design
Mariah grew up in small northern town of BC and has enjoyed exploring the various places across Canada she moved to for her education. She enjoys figure skating, dance, yoga and cross-country skiing. Mariah became an OT because she enjoys helping empower her clients and supporting them in returning to their meaningful occupations.
Nikki grew up in beautiful Norris Point, Newfoundland and now calls Penticton home. Nikki has her Bachelor of Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University. Nikki has a special interest in working with children and loves seeing them progress and achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Nikki enjoys playing volleyball and hockey. and like most of the Meridian Staff, she loves dogs!
Her favourite part about being an OT is the diversity of her clients and their programs – no two days are ever the same!
Qualifications and Memberships
Master of Science (Occupational Therapy) – Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science (Biology) – Memorial University of Newfoundland
Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) for children under 6
Areas of Practice
Case Management
Community Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Rehab
Pediatrics Services
Autism Services
Speech-Language Pathologists
As one of our Kamloops SLP’s, Nadine brings her love of language and communication into her work with both children and families. She received her Master of Arts in Communication Disorders from University of Minnesota Duluth. Her career started in Manitoba working in small rural and Metis communities in the North. Later, she provided services to preschool and school aged children, their parents and the educators in the Brandon School Division in Manitoba. She brings to the SLP team an immense amount of experience working with children and their families and caregivers. She believes that parents and caregivers are a child’s best communication partner and focuses her interactions to support their skills to be their child’s best “therapist”. Nadine has raised 3 sons and now lives in Kamloops with her husband. They love to travel, having visited China, Japan, Thailand and Peru. They also love camping and kayaking so that they can pursue their passion for “loon stalking” in BC’s lakes and rivers!
Qualifications and Memberships
Master of Arts in Communication Disorders – University of Minnesota Duluth
Member of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
Member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) for children under 6
Areas of Practice
Pediatric Services
Autism Services
Speech sound therapy (articulation, phonology, apraxia of speech)
Language therapy (expressive and receptive language skills)
Cognitive communication intervention
Social skills training
Reading and writing therapy
Voice therapy
Fluency / stuttering therapy
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Kinesiologists and Rehab Assistants
Jordan graduated from Simon Fraser University and holds a Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology, specializing in Active Health and Rehabilitation. Certified through Matheson, Jordan also provides Functional Capacity and Cost of Care Evaluations in our Kamloops office. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and their dog, Pirate. He volunteers with Special Olympics of BC coaching both powerlifting and soccer, and with the City of Kamloops coaching an adapted ice hockey team. He stays active with hockey, snowboarding, hiking and rock climbing and keeps his adrenaline pumping with adventure sports like bungee jumping, skydiving and white-water rafting. Jordan has an interest in nutrition and injury prevention & recovery which he has plenty of experience in – when he was younger he managed to break one arm playing hockey and, the day after his cast came off, broke the other arm snowboarding!
Qualifications and Memberships:
Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology – Simon Fraser University
Practicing Member of BC Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluator
BCRPA certified Personal Trainer
NCCP Special Olympics Competition Coach
NCCP Developmental Level One Hockey Coaching Certificate
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Winner of the 2022 Meridian NFL Pool
Areas of Practice
Rehabilitative Programs for Injury Recovery
Gym-Based Exercise Programs
Aquatherapy
Post-Concussion Exercise Programs
Wheelchair Skills Training
Strength and Conditioning/Sport Specific Training
Coaching of Youth in Team-Based Sports
Pediatric Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorder Physical Literacy Programs
Physical/Sport Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Baseline Functional Assessments
Community Integration Programs
Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Programming
Job Site Visits and Job Demands Analysis
Functional Capacity & Cost of Future Care Evaluations
Mike is a Kinesiologiest. Mike is known for his gumption and his can-do attitude. Mike watches sports.
- Bachelors of Human Kinetics – UBC Okanagan
- Practicing Member of BC Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
- Certified in SportsAid
- #1 rated Mario Kart player in his family
- Gym-Based Exercise Programs
- Aquatherapy
- Community Activation
- Work Hardening and Work Conditioning
Shaela graduated from UBC Okanagan with her Bachelor of Human Kinetics. Kinesiology interested her as she knew she wanted a career in healthcare where she would have the opportunity to work with people and help them achieve their rehabilitation goals!
Administrative Staff
