Donna graduated as an Occupational Therapist from Dalhousie University in 1991.  She worked in Halifax for 23 years and moved back to her home province of PEI in 2014. Her experience includes working at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre for over 10 years on multi-disciplinary teams providing treatment on the Spinal Cord Injury service, in addition to working with clients who experienced a stroke, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, amputation and on the burns/plastics and orthopaedic services. Since moving to PEI 9 years ago, Donna has been working in the area of private practice assisting clients with chronic pain, concussion, brain injury and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and psychological trauma, including PTSD. Donna provides services as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and in the role as a Clinical Care Manager for Veterans experiencing PTSD.

 

As the owner of Stratford Occupational Therapy, Donna thrives on working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and continues to be inspired by client’s resilience and growth following significant life-changing events. Donna thrives on working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and continues to be inspired by client’s resilience and growth following significant life-changing events.  

 

Donna is thrilled to have the opportunity of incorporating her passion for making pottery into her work with clients as a sensory, grounding and mindful modality for mental health and trauma treatment. Not only is the experience of working with your hands in clay to create pottery mind easing for clients, but Donna also enjoys making pottery as a creative outlet as well. She loves nature, going on adventures, gardening, baking, and spending time with her family.