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About Northern OT Services Inc.

At Northern OT Services Inc., we are all about assisting clients who struggle with daily activities due to illness, disability, injury, or limitations within their social, institutional, or physical environments.

Empowering clients to overcome the obstacles that interfere with their ability to engage in the activities that matter most to them.

We focus on removing barriers to performing everyday tasks, such as self-care, participating in leisure or educational activities, managing their home, volunteering in their community, or working. Our approach involves improving, maintaining, or restoring our clients’ abilities to ensure they can lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Our Mission

To deliver occupational therapy care to British Columbians who have been injured, so they may return to independence with the best possible life.

Our Values

To be British Columbia’s most respected and sought-after occupational therapy firm by clients, insurers and employees.

Meet Our Team

Kent Friesen

BEd, BHSc (OT), PGAP certified

I had the privilege of studying Physical Education at McMaster University, earned a BEd from the University of Windsor, and returned to McMaster to complete a BHSc in Occupational Therapy. I am also PGAP certified. After graduating in 2000, I spent a year volunteering at an OT school in India before living and working in Northern BC for over 20 years. My professional interests include burns, splinting, and private practice. Outside of work, I enjoy mountain biking, skiing, windsurfing, fishing, and embracing life in the north.

Angela Laprairie

BSc OT

My 30 years experience as a community OT was an amazing and fulfilling journey. I now have the opportunity of supporting an incredible team of new and experienced OTs in my position as an administrator. I couldn't think of anything else that I'd rather do in my "retirement"! I enjoy yoga, running and cross country skiing with my very enthusiastic 90 pound bernedoodle. Camping and spending time in the outdoors also feed my spirit.

Alicia Myburgh

BscOT; MscOT; DIR Certification, SOS and SI informed, Registered RASP Provider

I am an occupational therapist who qualified with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2016. I returned in 2018 to understand paediatric development even further and obtained a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2021, from the University of the Witwatersrand, specializing in paediatric OT and sleep therapy. In addition, I registered for the DIR:FCD Professional Certification and qualified for my level 1 in 2020 specifically to support my therapeutic skills in relation to children with autism spectrum disorder as well as other disorders. I am a certified SOS feeding therapist I completed my MScOT with a special interest in sleep therapy I have studied further for the Hand Therapist Certification Board exam however I have not registered as an HTC I continue to undertake education regarding therapy practices and supports for children from NICU care to adulthood. Children are so resilient, there is no way not to want to be involved! I am enthusiastic about creating independence and a quality of life for children and further focus on improving my skills by attending regular courses related to paediatric rehabilitation. I believe in working closely with parents and caregivers to allow for carry over in the home and school environments. I am the blessed parent of a boy child who has so much energy. As many of you know, free time revolves around your child and I am so happy to be apart of this journey as well!

Afton Servatius

Reg. OT, BHK, MOT

I am a graduate of the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy class of 2024. I'm excited to enter the field of Occupational Therapy and make positive and impactful connections with clients to enhance and fulfill their goals. Working with adults throughout their lifespan to address physical and cognitive needs is inspiring for me. You'll find me exploring the great outdoors or on the couch with a good book, there is no in-between!

Kyla McCart

BHSc, MOT

I am grateful to have been able to complete all my education in my hometown of Prince George as part of the first northern cohort of the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy program. My fieldwork experience took me throughout the north giving me a greater appreciation for its beauty and its people. As part of my education I experienced different practice settings including in-patient rehabilitation, long term care, and community care. I have always been drawn to working with children and am developing and expanding my skills in paediatrics, especially working with children with autism. In my free time, I love to cook and bake, trying new recipes to share with my friends and family. My husband and I also enjoy the outdoors in all seasons doing activities like hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, or going to a lake to swim or skate.

Kimberly Hirtz

MscOT

As an occupational therapist, I am dedicated to improving my clients' quality of life with personalized therapy plans. I offer a caring, supportive approach and am creative in finding solutions. I am newer to the practice area so am constantly seeking to increase my education, blending empathy and innovation in my practice. My professional interests include physical injury and traumatic brain injury. In my personal time, I enjoy staying active through hiking, skiing, and playing soccer. I also love spending time at the lake, where I can relax and appreciate nature. These activities are so easy to access in the North and they keep me balanced and energized.

Lauren Haazen

BSc (Psychology), MOT

I completed my BSc at UNBC, and my MOT at UBC. I bring experience across Acute Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab, and Community settings, with a focus on neuro-rehabilitation. I love exploring the intricacies of cognitive, perceptual, and physical treatment, and thrive on collaborative problem-solving with clients. I am constantly learning from my clients, which is something I love about being an OT. My goal is always to support individuals in achieving goals that are important and meaningful to them in the context of their own daily lives. Professional interests include brain injury (including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and anoxic brain injury). I love wandering in the forest, playing in the snow, and spending time on the water with friends and family. We treasure the PG life, and take good advantage of the local adventures in all seasons. I also love visiting family in New Zealand and exploring the mountains, lakes, and rivers there.

Evan Mackenzie

OT

I currently practice out of Maple Ridge and I service clients throughout the lower mainland. I help clients recover from physical injuries and specialize in spinal cord injuries. Stay tuned....More information to come.

Katie Woznow

BSc, MOT

As a 2025 graduate of the UBC Masters of Occupational Therapy program (Prince George cohort), I am starting off at the trail head of my OT journey and have the privledge of starting my path in pediatrics with Northern OT Services Inc.! Prior to pursuing OT, I had worked with children in summer camps, and as a Rehabilitation Assistant on Vancouver Island. Feeling ready for a change, I continued my educational journey in Prince George in the UBC MOT program where I am grateful for the unlearning and learning I have done and contine to do. I have had the privledge of learning in the practice settings of home and community care, emergency, inpatient rehabilitation, mental health, acute care, and private pediatrics. The north has a piece of my heart, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to learn and develop skills in the area of pediatrics. When I am away from work, I enjoy reading, getting out for walks or hikes, being in the water, baking delicious sweet treats (banana bread and chocolate chip cookies are a go to!) and visiting with family and friends. Being new to the area, I am humbled by this opportunity to connect with the land and all the north has to offer.

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