Brenden James, BScKin, MOT
Brenden completed his Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia and completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from McGill University. Throughout his academic and professional career, Brenden has honed his skills in mental health, chronic pain and mixed diagnoses, having completed rigorous clinical placements in the Downtown East Side, the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, the Complex Pain Clinic at St. Paul’s, and Purdy Pavilion, a long-term care home.
In his free time, Brenden enjoys an active lifestyle and can often be found skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring the great outdoors. He is also an avid traveler and enjoys discovering new cultures and cuisines. Despite his busy schedule, Brenden is dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying up to date with the latest research and trends in occupational therapy to ensure that he provides the highest quality care to his patients.
"Believe you can, and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
Ergonomic Assessments
Return to Work Planning
Home Safety/Falls Prevention Assessment
Wheelchair/Seating
Exposure Therapy
Life skills for depression and anxiety
Return to sport and leisure
Clients: Adult
Qualifications
- Masters of Occupational Therapy - University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - McGill University
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) member
- College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC) registrant
- First Aid certification
Practice Areas
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Return to Work Planning
- Worksite Accommodations
- Injury Prevention
- Activation
- Home Care
- Home Safety/Falls Prevention Assessment
- Wheelchair/Seating
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Exposure Therapy
- Life skills for depression and anxiety
- Transit assessments and training
- Driving desensitization
- Return to sport and leisure
- Clients: Adult
- Clients: Older Adult