Professional Summary

Katelyn obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Child, Youth & Family Studies from the University of Guelph and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Following the completion of her occupational therapy degree in 2016, Katelyn had the unique opportunity to work for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), where she was involved in a number of research and advocacy-based projects, which she now uses to inform her clinical practice.

Katelyn has clinical experience working with clients of all ages in a wide variety of settings, including in hospitals, schools, and the community. Since joining the Modern OT team in 2018, Katelyn has worked with clients through a variety of referral streams, including auto insurance, the Department of National Defence (DND), the Workplace Insurance Safety Board (WSIB), and clients seeking private pay OT support. Areas regularly addressed in Katelyn’s clinical practice include concussion rehabilitation, pain and fatigue management, mood management, and aging-in-place/home safety. Katelyn has a particular interest in supporting clients with their return-to-work or return-to-school goals.

Katelyn considers herself a life-long learner and regularly participates in continuing education and training. Katelyn has recently completed continuing education related to functional cognition for employment, coaching and mentorship, concussion management, and motivational interviewing for healthcare professionals. Katelyn is also a Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) provider.

In addition to her clinical work, Katelyn is involved with academia. Katelyn is currently a Doctoral Candidate in the Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership program at Queen’s University. She is presently in the process of preparing her written dissertation entitled ‘Factors Influencing Recovery Following Non-Catastrophic Injury in a Motor Vehicle Accident in Ontario: An Interpretive Descriptive Study’. Her research seeks to understand what factors influence recovery following a motor vehicle accident and how occupational therapists can best promote client recovery. Katelyn has also served as a Term-Adjunct Lecturer and Teaching Fellow in the Occupational Therapy program at the Queen’s University School of Rehabilitation. She has lectured in courses related to cognitive neurological rehabilitation, advanced professional practice, development of therapeutic groups, and client-centred communication.

Katelyn also serves as Modern OT’s Mentorship and Training Leader and provides supervision and mentorship support for clinical placement students and new therapists at Modern OT.

In her free time, Katelyn enjoys running, playing pickleball, and discovering new local coffee shops.