Tara Trethewey, B.H.K., M.OT.

Tara started her occupational therapy career working in community- and clinic-based vocational rehabilitation programs for clients with mental illness, orthopaedic injuries and chronic pain.

Since 2011, she has worked in private community-based rehabilitation, providing case management and occupational therapy services (from hospital discharge to return-to-work support) for clients with traumatic brain injuries, mental illness, chronic pain and orthopaedic injuries.

For fun, Tara enjoys cycling, running, travelling, and spending time with her children.

Jill received her undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria and her master of Occupational Therapy from UBC.

She is a Clinical Faculty Instructor with the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at UBC, where she enjoys sharing her knowledge of how occupational therapy can improve the lives of individuals impacted by brain injury and cognitive loss.

Jill participates in numerous professional development opportunities, speaks at local and international events and continues to enjoy the development of her clinical and case management skills. When she is not working, you can find Jill cycling the local mountains or travelling with her bike to find not-so-local mountains.

Derek has worked with adults young and old, providing treatment following a mental health diagnosis, traumatic brain injury, or for physical dysfunction. Most recently he has focused his practice on home assessments and equipment prescription to facilitate safety and independence for individuals wishing to age in place.

Derek strongly believes that the best occupational therapy interventions require in-depth understanding of the client, their strengths and difficulties, and the environment in which they live, work, or play. Derek enjoys working together with his clients to find creative and effective solutions to life’s disruptions.

From 2016 to 2021 Derek lived, worked, and started a family in the UK. As of early 2022, Derek brings his passion for collaborative problem-solving and life-long learning to the first-rate team at Evergreen Rehab, reuniting him with former colleagues and mentors.

Outside of work, Derek will be found working on projects around the house, exploring new playgrounds and trails with his family, or competing in any sport he gets the chance to.

Luisa has worked as a community-based private practice OT since 2015, with experience in managing complex cases. She values transparent communication and taking a team approach to ensure her clients’ needs are being met.

Luisa’s clinical interests include assessment and treatment planning for individuals with concussion and traumatic brain injury, chronic pain management, ergonomic assessment and intervention, and coordination of a safe and durable return to work.

When she’s not working, Luisa values spending quality time with her family and friends, walking the seawall, hiking, cooking, painting, and photography.

She has had a variety of international experiences, which helps her understand and work with the diverse cultures the Lower Mainland has to offer.

Jessica’s special interests include assessment and treatment planning for individuals with concussions/mild traumatic brain injury, chronic pain management, and education. She has a strong understanding of neurodevelopment from neonatal to adulthood. Her strengths includes pursuing and providing evidence based best practice, and utilizing problem solving skills for complex case management.

Outside of work, Jessica can be found planning her next travel adventure, running or hiking, or trying out a new recipe.

Lulu has worked in acute care and rehabilitation settings and has clinical placement experience working with adults with severe mental illnesses. She is also passionate about research and has contributed to several peer-reviewed research articles in the field of psychiatry.

Her clinical interests include facilitating community integration and return to productive, social, and leisure activities for individuals with various physical, psychological, and cognitive challenges. She believes in working collaboratively with clients to support them in achieving their goals while optimizing their strengths and interests. Lulu has completed additional training in motivational interviewing and is committed to continuously building her clinical knowledge to better support her clients.

Outside of work, you can find Lulu hiking and going on nature walks, going to spin and barre classes, and spending quality time with her friends and family!

Anne's current clinical practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of adults with orthopedic injury and supporting the client recovery process following concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.

She brings with her case management, return to work and ergonomics expertise that lends itself well to the Evergreen Rehab model.

To keep active, Anne spends the majority of her spare time road cycling.

Christine's clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of individuals with cognitive impairments and facilitating a successful return to work experience. Her practice style emphasizes optimizing ability through functional activity and the use of compensatory strategies. Her case management experience has allowed her to see the value of building effective healthcare teams and coordinating care to meet her clients' needs.

Outside of work, Christine is an avid runner and strives to spend her free time exploring the local outdoors.

Her therapy interests lie in a holistic approach to care that focuses on all aspects of clients' lives, helping to improve cognition, mental health, physical health, and overall function.

Jana grew up in Vancouver, completing a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario. She went on to graduate with a Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2011.

In her free time Jana enjoys getting outside and skiing, stand-up paddle boarding, camping, and road cycling. She also enjoys all the amazing arts and music that Vancouver has to offer and is known to have CBC playing somewhere in the background with a strong cup of coffee often within reach.

Talia received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from McGill University, and her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2017. She has participated in a variety of professional development courses with a focus on seating and positioning, assistive devices, trauma-informed care, and mindful communication.

After 2 years as a Community OT with Evergreen Rehab, Talia moved to Prince Rupert and currently works on a primary care team, supporting complex care clients on the primary care unit, in long-term care facilities and in the community. In 2021, Talia re-joined the Evergreen Rehab team with the goal to expand community-based OT services to the residents of Prince Rupert and surrounding underserved areas.

Outside of work, Talia can be found hiking and/or camping in-and-around Prince Rupert cooking, reading a good book, or spending time with her family and friends - sometimes all at once!