Samantha Maas-Crowell (she/her)

Registered Occupational Therapist

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I’m a Registered Occupational Therapist, a proud First Nations woman, and someone who believes that healing happens through connection, compassion, and the little things we do every day.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, tending to my beloved animals and garden, or working on a project (or two) around the house. I love being outdoors and believe our inherit connection with nature, the environment, our routines, relationships, and occupations have a powerful impact on our wellbeing.

One of the things I love most about being an Occupational Therapist is helping people navigate life’s transitions. Whether you’re preparing for parenthood, recovering from an injury, supporting your child’s development, managing ADHD or sensory differences, or trying to find balance; I enjoy working alongside my clients to make everyday life feel more manageable and meaningful.

I believe therapy should feel collaborative and practical. My role isn’t to tell you what to do, it’s to list, learn and understand what’s important to you. Support you in identifying what’s getting in the way, and help you develop strategies that fit your life, your family, strengths and your goals.

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, I value providing care that is culturally safe, strengths-based, and centred around the whole person. Every individual and every family is different, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and connected.

    • Children

    • Adolescents

    • Adults

    • Older adults

    • Expecting parents and postpartum families

    • Parents and caregivers

    • Pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood

    • ADHD and executive functioning

    • Autism and neurodiversity-affirming care

    • Sensory processing and emotional regulation

    • Infant and child development

    • Concussion and acquired brain injury

    • Chronic pain and neurological conditions

    • Burnout, stress, and life transitions

    • Return-to-work planning

    • Daily routines, independence, and participation in meaningful activities

    • Prenatal occupational therapy

    • Postpartum occupational therapy

    • Pregnancy wellness and activity modification

    • Prenatal education and planning for life after baby arrives

    • Transition to parenthood support

    • Infant feeding positioning and caregiver ergonomics

    • Pumping ergonomics and positioning

    • Safe lifting, carrying, and body mechanics

    • Nursery setup and recommendations

    • Home organization for newborns and growing families

    • Parent coaching

    • Caregiver wellness and burnout prevention

    • Parenting with ADHD, autism, chronic pain, or disability

    • Return-to-work planning following parental leave

    • Balancing work, parenting, and daily responsibilities

    • Daily routine development for families

    • Developmental screening

    • Functional developmental assessments

    • Sensory processing assessments

    • Sensory integration intervention

    • Emotional regulation strategies

    • Self-regulation development

    • Fine motor skill development

    • Visual motor integration

    • Visual perceptual skills

    • Handwriting assessments

    • Handwriting intervention

    • School readiness assessments

    • Kindergarten readiness

    • Play skills, Feeding skills & Picky eating strategies

    • Sleep routine development

    • Executive functioning, Attention/concentration, and Organization skills

    • Classroom strategies

    • School Functioning Consultations

    • Environmental modifications

    • IEP recommendations

    • Assistive technology recommendations

    • Parent education

    • Teacher consultation (where applicable)

    • Neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy

    • Sensory profiling

    • Executive functioning coaching

    • Social participation strategies

    • Daily living skills

    • Community participation

    • Emotional regulation

    • Transition planning

    • Independence training

    • OAP-funded applicable occupational therapy

    • Jordan’s Principal funding applicable occupational therapy

    • Concussion rehabilitation

    • Acquired brain injury rehabilitation

    • Functional cognitive rehabilitation

    • Memory strategies & Attention training

    • Executive functioning rehabilitation

    • Vision compensation strategies

    • Orthopedic rehabilitation

    • Chronic pain management

    • Arthritis management

    • Joint protection education

    • Activity pacing & Energy conservation

    • Upper extremity rehabilitation

    • Adaptive techniques

    • Return-to-work planning

    • Return-to-school planning

    • Home safety assessments

    • Home accessibility assessments

    • Environmental modifications

    • Bathroom safety recommendations

    • Kitchen safety recommendations

    • Independent living skills

    • Meal preparation training

    • Budgeting and life skills

    • Community mobility

    • Client-centred Occupational Therapy

    • Strengths-based practice

    • Neurodiversity-affirming care

    • Trauma-informed care

    • Culturally safe care

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-informed strategies

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed strategies

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Cognitive rehabilitation

    • Sensory integration

    • Executive functioning coaching

    • Activity analysis

    • Environmental modification

    • Adaptive strategy development

    • Goal-oriented rehabilitation

    • Family-centred care

    • Collaborative care

    • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, McMaster University

    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Gerontology & Health Studies

    • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

    • Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

    • Member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Concussion Rehabilitation (Levels 1 & 2)

    • Executive Functioning & Sensory Processing in Autism

    • Functional Cognitive Assessment & Cognitive Rehabilitation

    • Indigenous Cultural Safety & Trauma-Informed Care