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Our Team

Anastasia Roche

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST & CLINIC DIRECTOR (she/her/hers)

Anastasia took over Therapy Hub from Jennifer Sexton in July 2021. She graduated from the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Before this, she received her Bachelors of Arts degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Learning and Developmental Disabilities. Her passion is working with children and youth to develop the skills they need to be successful and reach their fullest potential. She believes that all children have something to share with the world. Anastasia has had experience working in various areas but her passion lies with working with children. Anastasia's goal is to assist children of all ages and abilities to participate in their daily lives as best as they can and to encourage everyone to learn and grow. She is excited to take on her new role within the Therapy Hub team and looks forward to all the smiles that she will encounter each day. She has specialized training in Trauma Informed Practice, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neuroscience and child development. She cannot stress enough the value of providing a safe place for children and families at Therapy Hub.

When she is not working, Anastasia enjoys going for hikes, spending time with her son, and sitting down with a good book.

Carrie Hunt

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (she/her/hers)

Carrie holds a Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Brock University. She also holds a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from Queens University that was funded by Social Science Health Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). She has conducted research on how school-based therapists work with educators to facilitate participation for children with developmental disabilities. Her interest in working with children stems from volunteering with children in different physical activity programs while completing her undergrad degree. She is passionate about working with children and adolescents and being a key player in improving their quality of life. She strives to help all children and youth to reach their full potential. She has worked in both early intervention and school-based settings with a diverse population of children including, but not limited to, those with developmental coordination disorder, autism, and down syndrome. She practices with a family-centred approach and is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding and has taken the Handwriting Without Tears workshop.

Outside of work she enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and going for hikes.

Natalie Kwok

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (she/her/hers)

Natalie has had her passion in working with children since her graduation from UBC. She then pursued her career in OT after obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Hons) in Hong Kong in 2008. She also holds a Masters of Science in Stroke and Neuroscience from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Natalie has over 15 years of experience in working with children in special child care centres, early learning training settings and private practice. She has delivered different educational talks and workshops on topics including Sensory Processing, Oculomotor and Writing, Fine Motor, Working with children with ASD and Cortical visual impairment. She had also been a Clinical Educator for OT students from Bachelor and Masters Programme in Hong Kong. She treasures the interaction and engagement with all children with different abilities and wishes to facilitate the family and children to reach their learning potential. She has recently returned to Canada in 2023 and is excited to be a new member of the Therapy Hub team!

Outside of work, Natalie enjoys singing, baking, hiking and spending time with her family.

Claire Liversidge

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST(she/her/hers)

Claire graduated from McMaster University with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy after completing her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Fraser Valley. Claire has always had a passion for working with children and families. She believes that all children and youth can thrive when supported in the right environment. Claire is determined to help create a safe environment that can support others to reach their goals. She has had experience working with a variety of children and youth through volunteering and work placements in many child development centers. Claire is very excited to be a new addition to the Therapy Hub team.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys walking outside, watching movies, and playing boardgames with family and friends.

Nooshi Zamani

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (she/her/hers)

I am a pediatric occupational therapist with 16 years of experience in the field. My journey began with my education in occupational therapy at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran, where I graduated in 2007. After relocating to Canada in 2015, I continued to learn and grow in my profession, including taking some courses at McMaster in 2021.

During my time in Iran, I had the privilege of working for nine years in pediatrics, and I also had the opportunity to serve as a clinical director for a pediatric clinic. These experiences were incredibly valuable, as they allowed me to gain insights into the unique needs of children and their families, and I hope that, in some small way, I was able to make a positive impact on their lives.

Since my move to Canada, I have been fortunate to work with neurodiverse children, both in the West Vancouver School District and in various occupational therapy settings, including private practice. I have a deep passion for working with kids and find great joy in helping them explore their creativity and develop their independence.

Outside of my professional life, I have a few interests and hobbies that I enjoy, including painting with pastels, staying active through workouts and tennis, dancing, spending quality time with my family, and appreciating the beauty of nature.

I'm grateful for the experiences I've had and the knowledge I've gained over the years, and I continue to strive to be the best pediatric occupational therapist I can be while remaining open to learning and growth.

Ella Crossman

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (she/her/hers)

Ella is originally from the UK and has lived in the Greater Vancouver area for the past 5 years. She has a background in administrative support for many types of clinicians, including occupational therapists. Ella also works as a home organizer, and loves to make spaces functional. She hopes to bring some of her skills to help maintain the Therapy Hub clinic space. Ella has a young son and is passionate about child development and mental health. She plans to begin part-time psychology studies with hopes of becoming a counsellor in the future.

In Memoriam

Soutomi Kundu

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (she/her/hers)

Soutomi Kundu proudly joined Therapy Hub in July 2017 and stayed up until her passing in December 2022. Soutomi died by suicide after an extensive and difficult battle with mental health, major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder. She worked tirelessly to overcome her challenges and find ways to help curb the psychological pain that she experienced. Soutomi always put others, especially her clients, before herself. She was extremely passionate about her work and loved helping those around her.

Originally from India, but grown up in Botswana, Soutomi obtained her honors degree in occupational therapy (OT) from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Before moving to Vancouver in 2009, she supported the community of Gaborone, Botswana working in a hospital OT outpatient clinic for two years. Soutomi always enjoyed interacting with children and had a passion for helping other thus focusing her experience by working with children living with various physical, developmental and sensory difficulties. Soutomi, was an insightful and passionate therapist. She strived to provide evidence-based clinical services based on functional goals that were meaningful to the client and the family. She had the opportunity to work in a pediatric acute care hospital, school-aged therapy team and pediatric rehab center within Vancouver and the Lower mainland.

Outside of work, Soutomi enjoyed volunteering, exploring the great outdoors, yoga, painting, dancing, exploring culinary flavours and travelling. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. She will remain a part of Therapy Hub in spirit for many years to come.

Soutomi valued honesty and was very open with many about her challenges with mental health. In order to help break the stigma and lack of understanding, she valued those that shared their struggles and was honest about her own. Her family living in the USA is carrying her torch of mental health awareness and advocating for greater access to mental health support in her loving memory. In Canada, if you or anyone you know is struggling, Therapy Hub is a safe place to express these difficulties. Please click on any of the logos below, which are links to sites and organizations that may be helpful should you or anyone you know be struggling with mental health or having suicidal thoughts.

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