Desiree Day
Occupational Therapist
Reg. OT (BC), MOT, BSc Psych
Desiree completed her post-secondary education in Manitoba, including a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy. After graduating as an Occupational Therapist, Desiree went on to work in government, non-profit, and private sectors. In various roles throughout her career, Desiree has been responsible for providing a wide range of clinical services, with extensive work in return-to-work planning. As an Occupational Therapist, she believes in looking through a holistic lens while taking a person-centered approach. Since moving to Kelowna in November 2017, Desiree continues to enjoy exploring everything her new city has to offer.
Office:
Kelowna
Areas of Service:
Armstrong, Enderby, Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Penticton, Summerland, Vernon and West Kelowna
Recent Professional Development:
2023 Introductory Motivational Interviewing, Change Talk Associates
2023 Cognitive Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists: Level 1, CAOT
2023 CAOT Self-management Techniques for Chronic Pain
2023 Foundations in Mental Health and Well-being, CAOT
2023 Mental Health First Aid
2022 MoCA Certification
2022 Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta
2021 Trauma Informed Care (Alberta Health Services)
2020 Introduction to Gender-Based Analysis Plus (Government of Canada)
2019 WorkSafe BC Conference
2019 Practical Applications of Pain Science
2018 Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation Training Program
