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Heather Shepherd, M.Sc., O.T.
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Occupational Therapist
- Woman
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
