​Helen Leimonis is a Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists and an active member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Her exceptional academic foundation includes an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience and Biological Sciences from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. Uniquely positioned in healthcare, Helen is also an Ontario Certified Teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, allowing her to bridge therapeutic and educational approaches in revolutionary ways.

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Extensive Clinical Expertise

With over seventeen years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Helen has developed comprehensive expertise working across the lifespan—from pediatrics and adolescents to adults and older adults. Her clinical experience encompasses a broad range of conditions including orthopaedic and musculoskeletal impairments, amputations, chronic pain, mental health conditions, neurological disorders, and acquired brain injuries in community settings.

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Helen's assessment expertise includes conducting In-Home Assessments, Assessment of Attendant Care Needs, Functional Abilities Evaluations, Future Cost of Care Assessments, Ergonomic/Work-Site Assessments, and Cognitive and Physical Demands Analyses. This depth of knowledge allows her to provide comprehensive evaluations that capture the full spectrum of client needs.

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Advanced Certifications and Specialized Training

Helen has pursued extensive training in Acquired Brain Injury rehabilitation through the Ontario Brain Injury Association, Brock University, and Concussion Rehab Works. Her commitment to evidence-based practice is reflected in her numerous certifications, including:

• Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)

• Goal Management Training (GMT)

• WorkWell Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAE)

• MyndMove

• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Certified BrainFx Administrator

• Cogmed Coach

• Irlen Screener

 

She has also completed the AMA Guides to Impairment Rating, 4th Edition, and all courses offered through the Canadian Certified Life Care Planner Pre-Certification Program at the University of Florida/Institute of Rehabilitation and Education Training.

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Entrepreneurial Leadership

In partnership with Sheila Don, Helen co-founded Critical Trauma Therapy and Innovative Kids & Teens, where she serves as a director. In this leadership role, she leverages her dual expertise as an Occupational Therapist and Ontario Certified Teacher to develop innovative programs supporting children's developmental needs.

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Revolutionary Program Development

Helen has pioneered several groundbreaking assessment and treatment programs:

• Functional Cognitive Assessment: Bridges evidence-based technology with established theoretical frameworks to identify how cognitive weaknesses impact daily functioning and creates targeted treatment programs tailored to individual needs.

• Quantitative Sleep Assessment: Developed to precisely measure the severity of insomnia's impact on daily functional abilities, providing clients with pathways to appropriate treatment while giving physicians measurable data about functional impacts.

• CBT for Insomnia: Created a structured treatment program that clients can access following their sleep assessment, addressing both the symptoms and functional consequences of sleep disorders.

• Mental Health Driving Assessment and Treatment: Designed an innovative program utilizing VR technology and exposure therapy principles, incorporating biofeedback to quantify impairments and track progress objectively.

 

Through her unique combination of clinical expertise, educational knowledge, and innovative thinking, Helen continues to transform rehabilitation approaches across Canada, creating measurable improvements in clients' quality of life and functional independence.

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