Kamloops Staff
Occupational Therapists
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
Sarah was raised in Kamloops. She went to St. Anne’s for high-school and got a business degree from Thomson Rivers University. Sarah went on to earn her Master’s Degree in OT from UBC.
Sarah has a complicated affection for her hometown of Kamloops (the Paris the Thompson). She likes that it has low traffic and is easily navigable. She wishes that Kamloops had less of a tendency to catch on fire but isn’t that what we all wish for those we love.
Sarah is more unambiguously positive about her profession. She likes that OT is a creative discipline with lots of problem solving, but most of all she loves helping people return to what they find meaningful.
Qualifications
- Masters in OT from UBC
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)
- Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
- First Aid Certified
- Mental Health
- Physical Injury
- Brain Injury and Concussion
Kinesiologists and Rehab Assistants
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
- 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
- 2nd place in the 2024 Meridian NFL pool
- Gym-Based Exercise Programs
- Aquatherapy
- Community Activation
- Work Hardening and Work Conditioning
Beth graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She is now a practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK). Utilizing an active rehabilitation approach, Beth helps her clients to work towards their goals and gain a positive outlook on exercise. She focuses on functional exercises that translate to improved performance in everyday activities. Beth likes to create a pleasant environment and have a good time with her patients to make exercise fun! Her dedication to health and fitness is noticed by both patients and staff and leads to self-confidence and progress in those she works with.
Beth’s favorite part of working as a kinesiologist is witnessing her clients progress and reach their goals. She believes in encouraging her clients to think of movement and physical activity as a necessary form of medicine!
When Beth is not at the clinic she enjoys working out in the gym herself, spending time outdoors, and having quality time with friends & family.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Graston Technique Certification (M1)
Assisted Stretching Certification
Soft Tissue Release (Level 1)
Areas of Practice
Injury rehab (MVA and Workplace)
Work Conditioning
RTW support
Vocational Consultants
Tami is Meridian’s Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant/Evaluator. Services she provides include: Vocational Assessments, Transfer Skills Analysis, Return to Work Preparation, Job Search and Studies Support Services. Tami also provides medical legal assessments and document reviews/critiques. Tami helps match clients of various abilities and backgrounds with employment best suited to their skills. Throughout Tami’s 15 years at Meridian Rehabilitation, she also completes Ergonomic Assessments, Traumatic Brain Injury rehabilitation and other rehabilitation programs as a rehabilitation assistant. In her spare time she loves camping, fishing and travelling.
Qualifications and Memberships
Canadian Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP)
Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluator (CCVE)
Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP)
Member of Vocational Rehabilitation
Association of Canada
Bachelor of Social Work – Okanagan University College
STRONG Interest Inventory Certification
Mindfulness Approaches for Managing Chronic Pain
BCRPA Personal Training Certification
Areas of Practice
Vocational Assessment and Consulting
Voc-Legal assessments and reports
Career Exploration
Labour Market Analysis
Resume Development
Job Search Skills Education Supported Job Search
Study Support Services
Return to Work Coordination
Ergonomic Assessment
Work Hardening and
Work Conditioning Programming
Post-Concussion Rehab
Chronic Pain Rehab
Legal expert witness assessment and report
Counselling
