Julie is the owner of Geronimo Occupational Therapy and provides clinical support to a small team of highly skilled Occupational Therapists. She graduated from McMaster University in 2007 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and in 2003 with a Honours Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology and Sociology.
As an Occupational Therapist, she has extensive experience working in private and public sectors including the Auto Sector, Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Her clinical experience includes but is not limited to: acquired brain injuries, psychological disorders, orthopaedic injuries, amputation, chronic pain, geriatrics/dementia and home modifications. Julie is a Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) provider and a calibrated Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) rater.
She has completed coursework specifically in the area of catastrophic assessments, including the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Ed, through the American Board of Forensic Professional Impairment Rating, and C-CAT (FO) certification. Julie is also a Canadian Certified Life Care Planner (CCLCP). She has been a qualified Expert Witness in the area of Occupational Therapy by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.