Occupational Therapist
Christopher “Chris” earned his Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ottawa in 2024, completing the program in French to support bilingual health services in Canada. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology from the same university.
Chris has gained extensive experience supporting children, teens, and young adults with mental health and self-regulation needs, both in Canada and Brazil. He is passionate about self-regulation skills, physical activity, mental wellness, sleep hygiene, sensory supports, and innovative interventions. Chris values collaboration to achieve goals and objectives.
In his personal time, Chris enjoys traveling, music, outdoor activities such as hiking and visiting beaches, and various sports.
He actively pursues professional development and has received training and certifications in:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Pain BC: Pain Foundations
