OT
Resiliency arises when we live with meaning
I chose to work within the regulated health profession of Occupational Therapy (OT) because of its focus on getting people back into MEANINGFUL activities. For what is a life without purpose?
What I love most about being an OT is that it allows me to work holistically - working with the physical body, the energy body, the mind and the spirit of compassion, connection and community.
Many OT's like myself use the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance & Engagement (CMOP+E) to guide our scope of practice. As you can see, the CMOP+E acknowledges how spirituality is at the core of all performance & engagement.
I love working as an OT and base all my work on the 3 Pillars of Client-Centred Care:
1) Scientific Evidence - The data gathered from good quality research such as meta-analyses of randomized control trials
2) Clinical Evidence - The data I gather from the clinical experiences of myself & my colleagues and
3) Client Evidence - The data every client collects from their own unique experience
I'm registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. A number of insurance companies do cover OT services so do check with your own provider.
“Jaisa “...inspires, educates & elevates!””
““I recently had the opportunity to shadow Jaisa at Bridgepoint Health. Jaisa teaches Mindfulness to chronic pain patients, helping them to overcome the stress & anxiety that is often associated with chronic pain. This experience not only allowed me to understand how occupational therapy embraces the connection between the body & mind, but it gave me a closer look at the interaction that takes place between the patient & the Occupational Therapist, which is a relationship of hope and trust.””