Meet Our Team
OT2U Ltd.’s contracted therapists can deliver virtual services throughout Alberta and most of Canada (excludes SK & QB); however, some services are best delivered in-person such as ergonomic assessments, home modification assessments and exposure therapy sessions. Read more about our therapists below and how to best connect with them to book a service or learn more.
Calgary-Based Therapists
Lauren McDonald
Lauren is in her 10th year of practice as an OT and is the owner of OT2U Ltd. which was started to make occupational therapy more accessible to the community at large.
Lauren is especially passionate about working with women in their mid-life as they navigate parenting, their identity, late-diagnosed ADHD, perimenopause, menopause and supporting their own parents in aging.
Lauren loves the diversity of needs occupational therapists are able to meet, its focus on function, and how it considers the individual as a whole.
As someone diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, she gets the challenges that come with it, but also loves helping people figure out how to maximize their strengths and learn to work with their diverse minds!
She is currently part of the CAOTs ADHD Practice Network and the SAOTs Professional Affairs committee.
Lauren is typically available 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays. To connect with her, complete a contact form here.
Michele Hampton
To book a free 15-minute phone consult or connect with Michele and learn more about how she can support you in your needs fill out a contact form here.
Jessica M.
Jessica has always had a curiosity for understanding why people do what they do. She found her passion in Occupational Therapy in supporting people to engage in the activities that are most important to them, helping them to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
She believes strongly in balance within life between our various roles as individuals, family members, friends, workers, etc., and developing and maintaining healthy habits and routines to promote holistic wellness and maximize quality of life.
Jessica has experience working in vocational rehabilitation, providing functional cognitive rehabilitation and completing ergonomic assessments; rehabilitation following a motor vehicle accident, including supporting individuals in the self-management of symptoms post-concussion and targeting driving anxiety; and providing general mental health support and counselling.
Jessica has a mix of availability on evenings and weekends. To connect with her, click here.
Shantel Allen
Shantel has been practicing in mental health for over 5 years and loves the solutions-focused approach occupational therapists take to treatment. She has been providing ergonomic assessments for over 3 years and takes a practical, function forward approach to helping you better understand how your set up impacts your well-being.
To book a free 15-minute phone consult or connect with Shantel and learn more about how she can support you in your needs fill out a contact form here.
Edmonton-Based Therapists
Janice McCullough
She loves that every person brings their own unique strengths, challenges, experiences, and goals. She takes a strengths-based approach to change and believes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. She enjoys helping people recognize their potential, build on their strengths, and find practical strategies that work for their unique circumstances. Janice is experienced supporting adults, families, and teens.
Janice has mixed evening and weekend availability. She can meet with people locally in Edmonton or offer virtual services to clients throughout Alberta. To connect with Janice and learn more about how she can support you in your needs fill out a contact form here.
In addition to these therapists, we have a number of contractors able to serve you in Calgary, Edmonton and beyond. Please reach out to learn more.
