Jennifer Loffree, BKin, MOT
Professional chef, turned occupational therapist, Jennifer has a background working in both the public and private sector with individuals who have musculoskeletal/orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain, mental health and brain injury diagnoses, in particular concussion. Jennifer is located in the Comox Valley and serves Vancouver Island Central and North.
Jennifer became an OT because her lived experience—she was inspired by the journey of her sister who is a wheelchair user. It was through helping her sister that she discovered her passion for supporting other’s function and made a career change to occupational therapy. Outside of OT Works, Jennifer is navigating the wild world of parenthood, exploring all the nature the Island has to offer, cruising around on her cargo bike, kayaking and trying to sneak in a swim whenever possible.
"I value authenticity. I laugh, I cry, my car is usually messy. I’m very real and I believe that’s what helps me to make a genuine connection with my clients."
Ergonomic Assessments
Case Management
Job Demands Analysis (physical and cognitive)
Exposure Therapy
Return to Work Planning
Life skills for depression and anxiety
Activation
Clients: Adult
Qualifications
- Master of Occupational Therapy – University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Human Kinetics – University of British Columbia
- Registrant - College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)
- Member - Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
- AMPS certified provider
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C Certification
- Honorary Clinical Instructor, UBC Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Practice Areas
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Job Demands Analysis (physical and cognitive)
- Return to Work Planning
- Worksite Accommodations
- Injury Prevention
- Home Safety/Falls Prevention Assessment
- Home Care
- Activation
- Wheelchair/Seating
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
- Case Management
- Exposure Therapy
- Life skills for depression and anxiety
- Transit assessments and training
- Driving desensitization
- Return to sport and leisure
- Clients: Adult
- Clients: Older Adult