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Heather Shepherd, M.Sc., O.T.

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Woman
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Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday
By appointment only

Description

Heather is the founder of, and head Occupational Therapist at, A Head Start Therapy Services.

Heather both assesses and treats paediatric, adult, and geriatric populations using a client-centred, collaborative, and functional approach. 

She sees clients with mental health and physical health concerns, either in-person or virtually. 

Heather has advanced training in:
- Trauma/PTSD - Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Mental Health - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Concussion Treatment
- Cognitive Abilities Evaluations
- Sensory Processing Dysfunctions- SOS Approach to Feeding

Conditions

  • ALS
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Brain injuries
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Depression
  • Physical disabilities

Services

  • Ageing in place assessment
  • Developmental delays
  • Environmental assessments
  • Fine motor development
  • Home accessibility/safety assessment
  • Pediatric occupational therapy
  • Physical challenge support
  • Psychoeducation

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Children (under 12)​
  • Pediatrics​
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Occupational Therapist (O.T.)

Education

  • In progress: Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology, Specialization in Rehabilitation, expected completion 2022
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology with a concentration in brain, behaviour, and cognitive science

Professional associations

  • Heather is in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists.
  • Heather is a member of:
  • - Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
  • - World Federation of Occupational Therapists
  • - Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
Facility Information

A Head Start Therapy Services Inc

Summary

A Head Start Therapy Services provides Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for clients with:
- Mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, ptsd)
- Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury
- Pediatrics

A Head Start Therapy Services also provides:
- Cognitive Abilities Evaluations
- Ergonomic assessments

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday
By appointment only

Services & supplies

  • Ageing in place assessment
  • Developmental delays
  • Environmental assessments
  • Fine motor development
  • Home accessibility/safety assessment
  • Pediatric occupational therapy
  • Physical challenge support
  • Psychoeducation
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Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday
By appointment only

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday
By appointment only