A big congratulations to Christine Girard for her appointment to Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.

In addition to being an occupational therapist with Modern OT, helping clients on long-term disability return to the workplace, Christine is a two-time Olympian in weightlifting, earning a gold medal from the London 2012 games and a bronze medal from the Beijing 2008 games! She has also competed in three Pan Am games, earning a gold medal in Guadalajara in 2011.

Christine is also a strong advocate and a role model in the sporting community. She currently sits on the International Weightlifting Federation’s Anti-Doping Commission and is an Education Ambassador with the International Testing Agency, helping to promote the important of clean sport.

As Chef de Mission for Team Canada, Christine will continue to support athletes in having a fair and positive experience with sport.

Félicitations, Christine!

We have moved! Modern OT’s Kingston office is now located at:

645 Gardiners Road, Unit 115, Kingston, ON K7M 8K2

Please note that after July 4th, all Kingston appointments will take place at the new address.

No changes have been made to our phone numbers, email addresses, or other contact information.

We look forward to seeing you in the new office! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about an upcoming appointment.

This Monday (February 20th) is Family Day! Many Canadians will have the opportunity to step away from work and spend some much-needed quality time with their loved ones. Please note that our offices will be closed so our team can do exactly that.

Meaningfully engaging with family, be it your parents, siblings, children, or chosen family, is incredibly important to leading a happy life. According to the Highland Spring Clinic, family time reduces stress, improves mental health, and lengthens life expectancy.

This weekend might also provide an opportunity to visit seniors or family members whose health may impact their mobility.  If you notice any fall risks or if your visit brings questions to mind about a loved one's safety in or around their home, an occupational therapy assessment might be helpful.

As such, we encourage everyone to seize the day and have spend time with your favourite people. Here are some local suggestions to guide your holiday:

Hiking Trails
- Gatineau Park (Gatineau)
- Mer Bleue Bog (Ottawa)
- Pinhey Trail (Ottawa)
- Lemoine Point (Kingston)
- Lyn Valley (Kingston)
- Pembroke Waterfront Park (Pembroke)

Museums
- The Canadian Museum of Nature (Ottawa)
- The Canada Science and Technology Museum (Ottawa)
- Marine Museum of the Great Lakes (Kingston)

Indoor Recreation
- LaserMaxx (Ottawa)
- Merivale Bowling Centre (Ottawa)
- The Fun Zone (Kingston)
- Putt N' Blast (Kingston)