Occupational Therapy Team
Jessica Edwards
Jessica grew up in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. She then moved to Edmonton to complete her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta.
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During her career, she has supported children through her work at non-profit organizations, private practice, and school boards. Her experiences working on multi-disciplinary teams and forming collaborative relationships allow her to truly deliver a family-centred approach to practice.
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Jessica's clinical scope of practice includes assessment and intervention around feeding and swallowing, sensory and motor development, visual-motor development, activities of daily living, and challenging behaviours. She strongly believes that therapy should be play-based, individualized and most importantly, fun!
Kelsey Poapst
Hi, I’m Kelsey! I’ve been an occupational therapist since 2021, but I’ve been passionate about helping kids exceed their potential for over a decade. My favourite part about being an occupational therapist is seeing the pride on a child’s (and parent’s) face when they accomplish something they had been struggling with. That, and finding ways to make programming meaningful and fun for each individual child.
I approach my sessions with compassion and patience for both children and their families. Raising the future is hard! Therapy shouldn’t be. I take a family-centered approach and emphasize meeting kids where they are at. I work with families to create sustainable programs and strategies that work in their everyday lives.
I can provide support with daily living skills (dressing, hygiene routines, toilet training, sleep), self-regulation, fine and gross motor development, and mealtimes (self-feeding, selective eating, oral motor skills development). I have experience with FSCD contracts and immensely enjoy working with neurodivergent populations.
When I’m not in the clinic, you might find me trail running, chasing my toddler, or camping with my family. In the winter, I will be hibernating with a chai latte.
Hi, my name is Sarah! I am an Occupational Therapist living in Edmonton, AB. I grew up in the Northwest Territories and completed my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and my Masters of Science at the University of Alberta.
I began my career and continue to work with a non-profit that supports children with complex needs; this started my passion for creating fun and play-based therapy sessions that are individual to each child and family. My clinical scope of practice includes assessment and intervention in sensory regulation, fine motor & handwriting, visual-motor development, and activities of daily living.
In my spare time you can find me caring for my jungle of plants, exploring with my pup or watching Disney movies!
I currently work with Alberta Therapy Co. Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sundays.
I can’t wait to meet you!
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Sarah Peterson
Hi, I’m Colleen! I graduated with my masters in Occupational Therapy in 2013 from the University of Alberta and have diverse experience working with children and adults as both a mental health therapist and occupational therapist. Since becoming a parent, I have developed a special interest in maternal mental health, as well as infant and pediatric feeding.
As a mom to three young children, all of whom had tethered oral tissues and various feeding struggles, I understand how stressful feeding can be. These experiences inspired me to specialize further as a pediatric feeding therapist. My approach to therapy is to come alongside children and their families with comprehensive assessment to understand the ‘why’ behind feeding struggles. Then we can collaborate together to make a plan that is meaningful, functional, and fun.
In addition to my feeding specialization, I am happy to support family mental health, emotional regulation, activities of daily living, sensory integration, and fine/gross motor development.
Outside of work, you’ll find me on outdoor adventures with my family and sipping really good coffee.
I look forward to supporting you and your family!
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Colleen Cramer
Danielle Barclay
Hi there, I'm so glad you are here, my name is Danielle. I am a registered Occupational Therapist working in Edmonton and the surrounding communities. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2018 and have been working to support children and their families across a variety of settings including; the home, community, and school ever since. My passion as an Occupational Therapist is to support children and families learn strategies and develop skills to support their participation in the daily activities that are meaningful and purposeful to them. I take a very client and family centered approach to my practice and work hard to understand the unique needs and strengths of each individual that I work with. I tailor my approach to meet all individuals and families where they are at and ensure that they feel heard and supported. Within my career, I have gained experience working on transdisciplinary teams to support children and their families in areas such as; feeding, toileting, sleep, participation in hygiene routines, dressing, sensory processing and emotional regulation. When not working along side families to achieve their goals and develop their skills, you will likely find my somewhere outside! I love to spend time tending to my garden, reading on my patio with my cat by my side, walking the trails in the river valley with my husband, or taking backcountry trips in the mountains! I cannot wait to collaborate and support you on your journey!
Sensory regulation
Self Help Skills
Feeding & Swallowing
Body Awareness
Fine Motor & handwriting
Social Skills & play
Activities of Daily living
Coordination & Strength
