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Holly Robson
Holly is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping children and adolescents build the skills they need to participate confidently and independently in their everyday lives. With over eight years of experience across educational, community, and private practice settings, Holly brings a practical, collaborative, and family-centred approach to care.
Holly has extensive experience working within educational settings, supporting children with a variety of cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and developmental needs. She works closely with children, families, educators, and other professionals to identify meaningful goals and develop individualized strategies that support participation at home, at school, and in the community.
Her experience includes functional assessments, environmental and equipment adaptations, evidence-based and standardized assessments, goal development, and strategies to promote greater independence and participation in daily activities. She utilizes assessment tools such as the McMaster Handwriting Assessment, the Beery VMI, the Sensory Profile and the SNAP-IV scale. She has also worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to implement developmental strategies and build the capacity of those supporting children in their everyday environments.
Holly believes in meeting each child where they are and building on their individual strengths. Her goal is to make therapy meaningful and practical while giving children and their families strategies they can carry into everyday routines.
Outside of work, Holly enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog and practising Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Lauren Toth
Lauren is a compassionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to supporting children and families in achieving greater independence, confidence, and participation in their daily lives.
Lauren earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Youth and Children’s Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Lauren’s pediatric experience spans school-based and community-based settings, where she has worked with children and youth with a variety of developmental, sensory, and social-emotional needs. She has worked with clients in the Toronto District School Board, as well as in international settings in Thailand and Trinidad & Tobago, demonstrating her adaptability and cultural competence. She also holds experience in adult rehabilitation, medicine, and mental health settings.
Lauren is also trained and certified in assessing and treating retained primitive reflexes through the Harkla Primitive Reflexes course, further supporting her ability to address the underlying sensory and motor challenges that can impact a child’s development.
For clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, Lauren conducts thorough functional assessments and develops individualized treatment plans in accordance with the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Her expertise extends to completing Disability Certificates (OCF-3) and Treatment Plans (OCF-18), as well as conducting In-Home Functional Assessments, Functional Cognitive Assessments, and Worksite Assessments to support rehabilitation following accidents.
Lauren’s pediatric assessment toolkit includes standardized measures such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), McMaster Handwriting Assessment, Movement ABC, Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, Sensory Profile, and various additional assessments, allowing her to provide evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Lauren is passionate about helping children succeed in their natural environments — whether at home, at school, or in the community — using a strengths-based and family-centered approach. She focuses on fostering skill development in areas such as self-regulation, fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, and social participation.
With a compassionate, family-centered approach, Lauren is deeply committed to creating inclusive and supportive environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Outside of her professional work, Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors, skiing, and travelling.
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Erica Murray G2313273
Erica is a dedicated Registered Occupational Therapist with over 4 years of clinical practice, working with diverse populations across the lifespan. She is in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is a graduate of the University of Toronto. She specializes in both pediatric interventions and community-based rehabilitation, providing comprehensive, compassionate care to clients recovering from traumatic and life-altering events.
In her pediatric practice, Erica focuses on helping young clients overcome physical, emotional, and behavioral challenges, including emotional regulation difficulties, social skills development, fine and gross motor delays, and sensory processing challenges. She specializes in supporting children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, using evidence-based interventions to support sensory integration, communication development, and behavioral strategies that promote independence and participation in home, school, and community settings.
Erica excels in community-based rehabilitation, working with clients affected by acquired and traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, orthopedic conditions, and mental health challenges. She develops individualized care plans addressing accessibility needs, equipment recommendations, activities of daily living training, and community reintegration strategies for clients of all ages, across both public and private healthcare sectors.
Her assessment toolkit includes standardized measures such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), McMaster Handwriting Assessment, Movement ABC, Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, Sensory Profile, Primitive Reflex Integration, and various additional assessments, allowing her to provide evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
She collaborates closely with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs, ensuring consistent, well-coordinated support across every setting.
With a client-centered approach and commitment to ongoing evaluation and adaptation of treatment strategies, Erica empowers individuals and families to overcome obstacles and achieve their maximum potential in daily living, education, and community participation.
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Dylan Jessiman
Dylan brings a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience across diverse settings and populations, with a commitment to enhancing independence, improving quality of life, and supporting engagement in meaningful daily activities.
Dylan’s pediatric experience includes supporting children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and sensory processing concerns. Her interventions focus on handwriting, emotional and sensory regulation, fine and gross motor development, and executive functioning, while working closely with families to support meaningful, individualized goals. She has previously spent time working in Trinidad, supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, and led a project to redesign an underutilized school play space to promote inclusive, structured play.
Dylan has also gained experience in adult and geriatric care, supporting clients in inpatient mental health units and contributed to a community falls prevention program for seniors, including group therapy, health education, and personalized home safety recommendations.
Dylan holds certifications in Basic Life Support and Gentle Persuasive Approaches, and has completed additional coursework through the FIRST Course at MacHealth. She has also volunteered at the Brock Functional Inclusive Training Centre, supporting members of an accessible gym for individuals with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and amputees.
With a client-centered approach and a passion for supporting recovery across the lifespan, Dylan is dedicated to helping her future clients achieve greater independence and participate fully in the activities that matter most to them.
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Laura Goli
Laura Goli is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with clinical experience supporting both adults and children across functional rehabilitation, school-based rehabilitation, and mental health settings.
Her clinical experience includes assessing and treating individuals with acquired brain injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and functional limitations. She takes a client-centred approach to rehabilitation, focusing on improving independence, restoring functional abilities, and helping individuals achieve meaningful goals in their daily lives.
Laura also has experience supporting paediatric clients with sensory regulation, fine motor development, routine building, and strategies to improve participation in everyday activities.
Laura earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo in 2022 and completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at Western University in 2026. She is registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Outside of her professional practice, Laura enjoys reading, running, and crafting.
Specialized Training & Certifications
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First Aid and CPR
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification
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Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care
Areas of Expertise
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Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation
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Paediatric Occupational Therapy
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Mobility Equipment Assessment and Recommendations
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Energy Conservation and Fatigue Management
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Mindfulness and Coping Strategies
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Routine Development and Daily Living Skills
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Sensory Regulation
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Fine Motor Skill Development
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Functional Rehabilitation and Independence
Languages: English and Romanian
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Cody Wenz
Cody is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with extensive experience working with adults across the lifespan, from young adults to older adults. He specializes in both musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, as well as motor vehicle accident and injury recovery, providing comprehensive care to clients facing a wide range of challenges.
In his clinical practice, Cody focuses on helping clients overcome physical and cognitive challenges including musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, concussions, and traumatic and acquired brain injuries. For clients recovering from injury or illness, he conducts thorough functional assessments and develops individualized treatment plans to help them maximize independence, restore function, and improve quality of life. His expertise extends to completing home safety assessments, falls risk assessments, ergonomic assessments, and Attendant Care Assessments (Form 1) to support recovery and community reintegration.
Cody excels in hospital discharge planning and community-based rehabilitation, where he develops individualized care plans addressing home safety, falls risk, cognitive rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and successful reintegration into the community.
His assessment toolkit includes standardized measures such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), and various additional assessments, allowing him to provide evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
His clinical foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Waterloo (2010) and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Queen’s University, and he is a Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT). Cody provides services throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton area.
With a client-centred approach and commitment to ongoing evaluation and adaptation of treatment strategies, Cody empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their maximum potential in daily living and community participation.
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