Wendi Wright
Occupational Therapist
BKin, MSc OT
Wendi received a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics degree at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, prior to earning her Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia. She has worked in private practice since obtaining her Occupational Therapy degree in 2015. She has gained extensive education and experience working with individuals with concussions/mild traumatic brain injuries, as well as those with musculoskeletal injuries, anxiety and depression. In addition to her work in the community, Wendi also provides Functional Capacity Evaluations and Cost of Future Care Assessments to clients with varying needs. She has been designated as an Expert Witness in the Supreme Court of British Columbia in the areas of Occupational Therapy, Functional Capacity Evaluations and Cost of Future Care Assessments. Wendi brings a mindful, trauma-sensitive, and acceptance-based approach to her practice, as she is passionate about providing a safe space in which clients can work towards their goals in recovery. Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, Wendi worked in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer, motivating clients to be their healthiest selves physically, mentally and emotionally; she continues to bring this same approach to her practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Office:
Kelowna and Virtual
Areas of Service:
Client Visits: Kelowna or VIRTUAL
FCE/CFCs: Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops
Recent Professional Development:
2024 Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
2023 Introductory Motivational Interviewing, Change Talk Associates
2023 Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification
2022 Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta
2021 Cost of Future Care / Life Care Planning Certification Course, Matheson Program
2021 Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation Program, Matheson Program, Remote
2020 Persistent Pain Certification Program, Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute
2020 Suicide Prevention: Building a Safety Plan, Mental Health Commission of Canada
2020 Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Medical Professionals
2020 Mental Health First Aid - First Nations, Mental Health Commission of Canada
2020 Vestibular Rehabilitation: Vestibular Disorders
2020 Insider Secrets to Wound Care, Wound Care Education Institute
2019 Cognitive Rehabilitation for the Practicing Clinician, Matheson Program
2019 Cognitive Testing in Functional Rehabilitation Programs
2019 Exposure Therapy
2019 Seating Workshop, Permobil
2018 Concussion Management Workshop Level 2
2018 Duty to Assist the Court
2018 Chronic Pain Education Workshop
2018 Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into Your Occupational Practice
2017 Home Modifications: Foundations for Practice Part I and Part II
2017 An Occupational Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation
2016 Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation Program
2016 Concussion Management Workshop Level 1
2015 Trauma Informed Practice
