Our Team

   Clinical Manager

Registered Occupational Therapist 

Ms. Alexa Yegendorf is an Occupational Therapist, registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. She is qualified and registered to practice in the province of Ontario.

She graduated from McGill University with a double major in Biology and Humanities. She continued her education at University of Ottawa where she completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has extensive clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals with physical, neurological, psychological and cognitive impairments. Alexa has gained valuable experience providing in-home/community-based assessment and intervention within the medical legal sector and has testified at legal proceedings. 

She has experience working in hospital-based and community setting. She has clinical experience working in pediatrics, working for a school board as well as various hospital programs. She has attended conferences and seminars on insurance policy and litigation, cognitive assessment and intervention. She has attended workshops on concussion management and pediatric acquired brain injury intervention. She regularly attends annual brain injury conferences and has completed courses through the Ontario Brain Injury Association. 

Alexa has completed training in catastrophic assessment and has successfully completed the C-CAT Certification Examination offered through the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators and the Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment. She holds the designation of C-CAT (FO). 

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

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 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

  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 Occupational Therapist

Jennifer has been an occupational therapist for 24 years, primarily in the areas of chronic pain, mental health, traumatic brain injury, orthopaedics, workplace accommodation/disability management and medico-legal consulting. She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and her professional degree at McMaster University in Occupational Therapy. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Western Ontario in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation and is now focussing her practice exclusively in the area of hand therapy with the goal of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist.   .

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 Social Worker

  Ose is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social workers and Social Service workers. She has been working in the field of social work since 2018 and obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Carleton University. Ose joins our practice with experience in harm reduction, abstinence-based recovery, substance use counselling, concurrent disorders, and mental health. She brings a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach to social work practice. While exploring the unique challenges vulnerable and racialized communities face, Ose draws from cultural competency, cultural literacy, anti-racism, anti-oppressive practice, structural social work, racial trauma, racial traumatic stress (RTS) and Africentrism. Ose uses various modalities in her approach to care some of which include SMART Recovery, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT), Strengths based Approach, Integrated Treatment for Concurrent disorders, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative therapy, and Africentric Social Work. Ose is passionate about trauma recovery and prioritizes the therapeutic alliance with her clients by, working within a non-judgemental framework and establishing cultural, emotional, physical, and psychological safety. Outside of work Ose enjoys music, cooking, action movies and social justice. 

Registered Social Worker

  Chris is a bilingual Social Worker and member of the College of Social Workers of Ontario.  He grew up and studied in Montreal earning a post-Grad degree in Social Work at McGill (with an undergrad degree in Economics and Philosophy) and has over 20 years' experience working and journeying with children and youth who have experienced trauma (both physical and emotional). Related to this has been work with clients dealing with mental health challenges through therapies which seek connection(s) to nature and sources of meaning or purpose. Many of his clients have suffered from ABI or TBI. Nature, Athletics and Animals gives him pleasure and peace as does working with individuals who become more fully alive. 

Yoga Therapist

Celina is dedicated to practicing mindfulness and presence in her daily life as a Therapeutic Yoga Instructor. Celina offers personalized, one-on-one therapeutic care to her clients, in the comfort of their home or in the office. Celina’s wisdom is supported by a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, two decades of Personal Training and Group Fitness Instruction, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher offering group classes to students of all levels of experience. She is a mother; she has real life experience co-regulating other humans’ nervous systems during challenges. She provides holistic support for those facing or have faced a variety of life’s challenges - including grief, trauma, birth, and injury. Celina has significant experience working with bodies of varying limitations and special needs. She seeks to connect with people on a personal, meaningful level. Offering trauma-informed communication and presence, to comfort and reassure those in a vulnerable position in life. Celina seeks to empower individuals to progress towards improved health and well-being, using the practical daily application of Yoga in everyday life. 

 Nurse Practitioner 

Bill joined the Vitality Rehabilitation Group in early 2021, focusing on the management of chronic pain. His rich academic background includes a Master's of Science in Nursing and a Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Diploma, with a specific interest in pediatric post-operative pain management.

At Vitality, Bill has quickly become an indispensable member of our team, leading our chronic pain assessments. He diagnoses conditions, prescribes appropriate treatments, and uses a blend of pharmacologic, physiologic, and psychological interventions to offer customized care to each patient.

In addition to his robust experience in chronic pain management, Bill brings a significant understanding of pediatric health from his research and prior experience. His extensive studies and publications in the field have deepened his insights into pain management for children and adolescents, making him an invaluable resource for families seeking support for their young ones.

A bilingual professional, Bill can effectively communicate in both English and French. Beyond his clinical work, he has dedicated time to volunteering at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, working to promote cultural inclusivity and health awareness.

We are proud to have Bill as part of the Vitality Rehabilitation Group, where his skills, experience, and compassionate approach greatly enhance the quality of care we provide to our patients.

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.