Our Team

Registered Psychotherapist 

Rabah is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She has a certificate specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy, and Crisis Management. Rabah uses evidence-based techniques and strategies that combine positive psychology, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Theory. She worked with a diverse number of clients and thus understands the role of culture as an imperative component to the effectiveness of the therapeutic process. As a therapist, Rabah will make it her goal to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment so the client will feel secure to share and gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. 

Registered Occupational Therapist

Client collaboration is a key component of occupational therapy and the foundation of assessments and treatments with Lana. Lana joins our practice with her experience working with a variety of populations, including experience in hospital and community settings. She also has experience in hand therapy and acquired brain injuries. Lana believes in a holistic, client-centered approach that takes into consideration the physical, affective, cognitive and spiritual components of a person. She also believes in the importance of providing culturally competent care and is trained in three languages: English, French, and Arabic. Lana is working towards her certification in motivational interviewing and hand therapy. In her spare time, Lana enjoys staying active, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family. 

Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist my goal is to have a positive impact on the people I connect with by enabling meaningful occupations. I have obtained a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) from Western University in London, ON. My education and experiences in various and diverse settings such as, acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, mental health and virtual healthcare have provided me with the skills to support my clients in a holistic manner. I have a passion for advocating for my client’s needs and ensuring they receive the care that they deserve. Outside of work I enjoy staying fit, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

Registered Kinesiologist

  Leah has been a practicing Kinesiologist since 2009 in a variety of settings. She assesses and trains clients with various health conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal injures. She assists them in achieving their functional goals and in promoting a return to an active daily lifestyle. She is both a certified functional capacity evaluator and a certified office ergonomics evaluator. She expands her knowledge with continued education, such as taking the R2P™ Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome course as well as several other educational updates over her years as a Kinesiologist including courses for MSK injuries and chronic pain. Leah also has experience working with different types of neuro technology such as the Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS™), NeuroCatch, and BrainFX. Each client is unique, which is why she finds individualized exercise programs important to tailor to each client based on their goals. She is an advocate of Exercise is Medicine®. She finds pacing and breath work to be important components to build up function. Since she enjoys hiking, bicycling, and snowboarding, Leah wants to ensure her clients of various health conditions also enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of exercise therapy without getting injured and achieving their long-term goals.

Registered Occupational Therapist

Laura is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She has obtained her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University in Halifax and her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MHScOT) from the University of Ottawa. Laura has experience working with a variety of populations, including experience in hospital settings, mental health, and outpatient rehabilitation. Her diverse experiences provided her with the skills and education to provide holistic, client-centred care and support to her clients. Laura has a passion for helping her clients achieve their physical, affective, cognitive, and spiritual goals as well as for creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for her clients. Outside of work, Laura enjoys keeping active, beekeeping, as well as spending time with her pets, friends, and her family.

Registered Social Worker

Nisrine is a registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. Nisrine has earned a Master’s degree in Social Work in Lebanon from the Lebanese University. Her education and extensive practical experience include using evidence-based interventions in various clinical and community settings. Her ability to identify social issues, conduct systemic family mediations, offer counselling, therapy and psychosocial support for youth and adults, have all been enriched through several years of supporting and serving her community. During her career, Nisrine has worked closely with sensitive cases such as women and child abuse, and refugee populations. She has utilized unique and substantial firsthand experience to become a trusted and professional community resource delegator. Her passion to support clients translates as an effective counsellor and educator with regards to mental health, mood disorders, and cognitive-related challenges. Nisrine’s goals of service include adopting a person-centred approach to build resilience and empowerment within clients, while also expanding meaningful social networks. In her free time, Nisrine enjoys spending time with friends and family, and seeking scenic adventures through nature walks.

Office Manager

  Nataliya Kyrylenko is passionate about mental health and helping others. Throughout her career, Nataliya has ongoing interest in continuing her medical and psychological education. She organizes and coordinates office administration and procedures, in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. She is fluent in English, Russian and Polish. Outside of work Nataliya enjoys soccer, skiing, learning new languages, camping, and travelling.