Meet Tuyet
Tuyet Huynh graduated from the University of Manitoba Medical Rehabilitation Program in 2002 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Since then, she has worked in the area of occupational rehabilitation carrying out many services such as: Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessment and training, Physical Demands Analysis, Worksite Assessments, Home Assessments and Permanent Impairment.
Tuyet has a particular passion for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation and mental health, with extensive experience helping individuals overcome cognitive, psychological, and functional barriers to recovery.
Tuyet has completed advanced training in Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), Post-Offer Employment Testing, Physical and Cognitive Job Demands Analysis, and Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluations through the Matheson System. She holds certification in Ergonomics through the EKG program.
Her post-graduate education includes advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation training with Dr. Joan Toglia, the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), and Brock University's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program. In the area of mental health, Tuyet has completed extensive continuing education through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) and the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT). She has completed certificate training in Polyvagal Trauma Therapy and Neuroscience for Mental Health, with additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), behavioural activation, and exposure-based interventions.
Tuyet is passionate about integrating neuroscience, psychology, and occupational therapy to help clients understand their nervous system, build resilience, and achieve lasting functional recovery.
MEET JULIA
Julia Fawcett graduated from the University of Manitoba with her Bachelors of Science from the college of Medical Rehabilitation with her Masters in Occupational Therapy.
Julia has over a decade of experience working with individuals of all ages in acute and long-term care facilities, as well as individuals within the community or individuals who are transitioning from hospital to community environments. These individuals have experienced disability related to musculoskeletal, cognitive, social/emotional development and sensory processing. She has done work in the community working with individuals with behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
Julia has a passion in working with individuals with mental health. She has additional training in PGAP and use of trauma based therapies (CBT, Somatic Therapy) to assist in managing mental health barriers. Julia believes that a holistic approach, specifically using a foundational health model, is essential for ones well-being and achieving success in day to day function. Julia has years of experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy work. She has completed additional training and courses through Jack Hirose for Mental Health and Dr. Toglia for Cognitive Rehabilitation.
Areas of experience aside from mental health include: Return to Work Planning, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Program Development, Physical Demands Analysis, Worksite Assessment, Home Assessment, Ergonomic Assessment, Case Management, Percentage of Duties Assessment, Permanent Impairment Assessment.
MEET MONICA
Monica Hobson graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She then went on to pursue her Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree.
Monica appreciates the holistic view that occupational therapy maintains and is passionate about working with individuals to help them participate in the activities that are meaningful to them. Monica prides herself on being a continuous learner- always seeking out additional opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Monica’s areas of experience include personal care assessments, permanent impairment assessments, ergonomics, job demands analyses, return to work planning, home assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, wheelchair assessment and prescription as well as driver’s anxiety programming.
Monica has completed additional training with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists including courses focusing on Cognitive Rehabilitation (assessment and intervention), Return to Work, Mental Health and Wheelchairs/Seating and Postural Control. As well, Monica has completed training with Dr. Toglia in Functional Cognition with the brain injury population.
MEET MCKYLA
McKyla Poponick graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. She then went on the pursue her Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree.
Mckyla has experience working in a long-term care facility, acute care, hand therapy, and working in rural communities. Mckyla has experience working with adults and older adults.
Mckyla has a passion and interest in Traumatic Brain Injury and persons with ADHD. She loves working in the community setting and enjoys helping individuals get back to what they love doing. She enjoys helping clients to be as functional as possible, and transition back to every day activities.
Mckyla has completed continuing education courses in the areas of Cognitive Rehabilitation under Dr. Toglia as well as various courses with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists on brain injury and ADHD. She has training in cultural safety, and wheelchair assessments.
Mckyla has experience in areas such as cognitive rehabilitation, ADHD, personal care assessments, permanent impairment assessments, ergonomic assessments, job demand analysis, return to work planning, home assessments and wheelchair assessments.
MEET Alexandra klassen
Alexandra Klassen graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Medical Rehabilitation with her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2014. Since then, she has worked with adults is varying settings, including, acute care, long-term care and within the community.
Alexandra is passionate about supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury and mental health challenges. She values working in the community, where holistic and individualized approaches can be implemented to help clients achieve their goals and regain daily function.
Alexandra has completed extensive post-graduate training in both physical and cognitive rehabilitation. Her advanced education includes Cognitive Rehabilitation through the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) and Brock University's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program, as well as specialized training in Polyvagal Trauma Therapy for the treatment of mental health and trauma-related conditions.
She has also completed advanced training in Wheelchair Seating and Mobility (manual and power), Pressure Injury Prevention and Management, Pain Management, Upper Extremity Assessment and Rehabilitation, Visual-Perceptual Rehabilitation, and Health Behaviour Change approaches. In addition, Alexandra is certified in the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP), an evidence-based intervention designed to help individuals gradually restore function, overcome psychosocial barriers to recovery, and successfully return to meaningful daily activities and work.
MEET LAURA DURLING
Laura Durling (she/her) graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2014. She has over a decade of experience working in community settings including mental health, rehabilitation, and primary care. Laura is passionate about partnering with clients to support their wellbeing and optimize function in all areas of their lives.
Laura is committed to excellence in her clinical practice. She regularly pursues professional development opportunities and in recent years has completed courses and certifications in Expressive Art Therapy (W.H.E.A.T Institute), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Mindfulness (CBT-M), Perinatal Mental Health (PSI), Pain Truth Certification Training (APTEI), & ADHD management (CAOT).
Laura’s therapeutic approach relies heavily on clients’ strengths and she prioritizes collaboration in supporting people towards their meaningful goals. She is committed to practicing from a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming lens.
Laura’s area of practice includes Behavioral Activation Programs, Return to Work Coordination and Monitoring, Personal Care Assessments, Percentage of Duties Assessments/Job Demands Analysis, Permanent Impairment Assessments, Home & Equipment Assessments, ADHD/Neurodivergent Supports, & Chronic Pain Management.
Outside of work, Laura values spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys being active, outdoor adventures, reading, and gardening. In the summer, she spends time at Lake of the Woods, and in the winter, loves to cross-country ski.
Laura is a member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM), Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT).
MEET ANH DUONG
Anh Duong graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Occupational Therapy.
With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Anh is a highly adaptable Occupational Therapist dedicated to empowering clients to achieve meaningful functional goals. Her career spans community health, long-term care, a federal correctional environment, and a WSIB Specialized Care Program, where she developed a deep specialization in mental health, trauma recovery, and concurrent disorders.
Anh integrates evidence-based modalities—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Horticultural Therapy (HT) —into practical, client-centered treatment plans. She is skilled at guiding clients through complex behavioral and emotional transitions, including supporting clients through stages of change, processing significant loss, and rebuilding functional daily routines. Anh excels in helping clients navigate anxiety, stress, and emotional dysregulation by providing holistic care tailored to individual needs. She is committed to delivering comprehensive support through interdisciplinary collaboration and is highly skilled in crisis intervention.
Areas of Expertise:
Mental Health & Sensory Regulation: DBT, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho-Sensory Intervention.
Functional Rehabilitation: Cognitive endurance, activity pacing, chronic pain management, trauma-informed care, sleep hygiene, and behavioral activation.
Clinical Proficiency: Crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, symptom management, and Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer for mobility aids