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Hayley Atkinson, M.Sc., O.T.
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Occupational Therapist
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only
Description
Hayley is an experienced occupational therapist working with adults 18+ stay within their homes, maintain their independence, and promote overall healthy living. She comes from a harm-reduction, low-barrier, and trauma-informed perspective to promote autonomy in her clients. Hayley has experience working in hospital, community, outpatient, and ambulatory care settings with adults, as well with folks living in shelter. Hayley assists clients with in-home assessments for home modifications, equipment, and wheelchairs and other mobility aids from a client-centered, holistic approach.
Conditions
- ALS
- Alzheimer's
- Amputations
- Arthritis
- Brain injuries
- Burns
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Low vision
- Lymphedema
- Physical disabilities
- Stroke
Services
- Ageing in place assessment
- Environmental assessments
- Home accessibility/safety assessment
- Physical challenge support
- Wheelchair & mobility assessment/services
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Seniors (65+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Occupational Therapist (O.T.)
Education
- Dalhousie University
Professional associations
- College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
Facility Information
Thrive Therapy - Halifax
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Summary
Thrive Therapy is dedicated to providing children, youth, and adult healthcare services across Nova Scotia. We believe that every person is entitled to a satisfying and meaningful life. Our mission is to support and empower our clients to achieve their goals, using an individualized and client-centred approach. We offer services at our 2 clinic locations within the Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as in the community, in our client’s homes, workplaces, and within school-based settings. Our services include Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Sleep Consulting.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Accent modification
- Ageing in place assessment
- Developmental delays
- Environmental assessments
- Feeding support
- Fine motor development
- Gender spectrum voice and communication training
- Gender-affirming voice training
- Gross motor development
- Home accessibility/safety assessment
- Language comprehension
- Language expression
- Literacy skills
- Neural rehabilitation
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Physical challenge support
- Progressive goal attainment program
- Psychoeducation
- Sensory processing, integration
- Wheelchair & mobility assessment/services
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
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