Our Team

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. 

Registered Occupational Therapist

  By taking a holistic view of the clients' physical, cognitive, and mental challenges, Hadjar Saidi succeeds in working with individuals to promote their autonomy in their meaningful activities. Hadjar has significant experience in work-related injuries, return-to-work programs, mental health, cognitive rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal injuries.  She is currently developing her professional mental health skills through the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner certification. Hadjar is trained in four languages: English, French, Arabic and Spanish. Hadjar enjoys travelling, working out, spending time with family, and reading in her spare time.

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 Social Worker, MSW, RSW

  Assessing a client’s social determinants of health is a key component of understanding how non-medical factors influence health outcomes and rehabilitation progress. Chantal has experience and interest in acquired brain injuries, concussions, mental health and chronic pain. Chantal completes Psychosocial Assessments to develop client-centered treatment plans at our clinic. She also has experience in acute care, in-patient rehabilitation (i.e., acquired brain injury, orthopedic, respiratory & neuromuscular injuries) as well as addictions counselling. Chantal participates in ongoing professional development in the field of social work. Chantal enjoys going to the gym, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practice, spending time with family and friends, as well as travelling.

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 Kinesiologist

Spencer advocates for individualized and holistic treatment for every client. Spencer graduated with a M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies in 2021 with a focus in biomechanics and physiological sensors. Before coming to Vitality, Spencer gained experience as a physiotherapy assistant and ergonomic consultant. Spencer’s passion for ergonomics led him to start his own ergonomic consulting company, and he is excited to use his experience to provide high quality care at Vitality Rehabilitation Group. Spencer has also provided athletic training for recreational and competitive sporting teams since 2013. Spencer loves learning about innovative strategies and technologies for improving mobility, such as exoskeletons, novel orthotics, and other assistive devices. Spencer provides kinesiology and occupational therapy assistance services in English and French. When he isn’t working, Spencer enjoys fencing, rollerblading, and playing strategy and puzzle games. 

Clinical Rehabilitation Manager, Registered Occupational Therapist

Mental health is a key component of examining a client holistically. Fathima has a passion and interest in acquired brain injuries, mental health, and chronic pain. She has additional experiences in acute care, orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, and trauma-informed care. Fathima continues to participate in ongoing professional development with some being: Level 1 Concussion Management, NeuroRehabilitation, Office Ergonomics, Motivational Interviewing, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Level 1 & 2, and Catastrophic Impairment Assessment and Evaluation. She is in the process of completing training and certification for psychotherapy. Fathima is trained in three languages: French, English and Tamil. Fathima enjoys weightlifting, soccer, spending time with family and friends.

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. 

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.