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Laura Coxson is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years experience working within various settings of hospital, home and community-based service. Her experience spans a variety of specialty programs and locations such as Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Neonatal ICU, Cardiac and Multi-Organ Transplant Program, Neurosurgery, Trauma and Plastic Surgery through her affiliation with the University of Toronto. Laura has spent seven years at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre & Grand River Hospital, supporting patients through complex cancer care and treatment.

Laura is well-versed in a wide range of clinical areas, including infant feeding, introduction to solids, picky eating, feeding tubes, digestive concerns, chronic and acute diseases, cancer, diabetes, weight management, prenatal and postpartum support, and hypercholesterolemia. Her diverse background allows her to provide compassionate, evidenced-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Currently working in local Home Care and Kids Can Shine allows her the privilege of supporting clients across the lifespan, from infants to older adults. Laura’s ongoing passion and extensive experience makes her an incredible asses to the Kids Can Shine/Shine Family Wellness team!

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Katie George is a skilled clinician with nearly 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. Having graduated with an Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Western University, she began her career working in an Augmentative Communication Clinic, supporting children, youth and adults with diverse physical abilities with their writing needs.

Katie later transitioned to a role at KidsAbility, supporting young children and their families, helping children realize their potential. Specialized training in Writing Skills, Sensory Processing, PECS, Autism, Therapeutic Listening, Solution-Focused Coaching and Neuro-Developmental Treatment are just a few areas that Katie has pursued.

​Working with clients and their families to establish goals that are meaningful to them is at the heart of the work she does. Utilizing a family and client-centered approach, supports addressed include picky eating; self-care skill development; self-regulation; attention; social skills; executive functioning and school-readiness skills.

Katie looks forward to welcoming clients and their families to her practice to address their goals in a collaborative, client-centered manner.

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With over 10 years experience as an Occupational therapist working with adult clients from young adults to geriatrics, Nicole has worked with individuals with a wide range of health conditions in community and long term care settings. She is particularly interested in supporting clients to maintain their independence with mobility and daily activities. Nicole has experience prescribing mobility aids including walkers, manual wheelchairs, and power wheelchairs, including high tech power devices. She really loves working with clients to find the strategies and equipment that will maximize their independence and quality of life.

Special focus in the areas of: - Home Assessments/ Modifications - ADL/IADL strategies - Seating/mobility assessments - ADP assessments and funding applications

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Provides in-home services within Dufferin-Caledon community (Orangeville, Shelburne, Mansfield, Mulmar, Alliston, Tottenham…)

Elissa Mackonka is an experienced occupational therapist with over 13 years of dedicated work in both the pediatric and mental health fields. She holds an Honours Specialization in Kinesiology from Western University and a Master of Occupational Therapy from McMaster University.

With a diverse range of professional experiences, Elissa has honed her ability to integrate developmental and physical diagnoses with a deep understanding of attachment, trauma, and mental health. She has extensive expertise in infant development, feeding, as well as supporting children in their transition to school and through their school-age years.

Elissa holds certifications in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Acupuncture, allowing her to take a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy. Above all, she is a compassionate advocate for her clients, finding deep fulfillment in helping them engage in meaningful activities that improve their quality of life.

When not working, Elissa enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishing moments at home with her family. She is a great addition to our dynamic therapy team!

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Kristy graduated from Georgian College in 2016 with an advanced diploma in massage therapy. She is both a member of the CMTO and RMTAO. Kristy has been treating as an RMT for over 9 years and has gained extensive knowledge and experience in the massage therapy profession.

She has extra certifications in prenatal massage, infant massage, cupping therapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, kinesiology taping, guasha and indie head massage. Kristy is very passionate about wellness of both the mind and body and her goal is to achieve this throughout each individual’s treatment. She believes in what massage therapy has to offer and would love to be a part of your healthcare team.

Kristy graduated from Georgian College in 2016 with an advanced diploma in massage therapy. She i... Read More

Pamela Ringrose is a dedicated Physiotherapist with 28 years of experience working with the pediatric population!

She has extensive knowledge and specialized training in such areas as neurodevelopmental treatment, dynamic core, primitive reflexes, gross motor, coordination, tone and motor challenges, to name a few. Pam brings a wealth of experience working with infants through to teens in various settings from NICU to schools to community, supporting such diagnosis as Cerebral Palsy, Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Rare Genetic Disorders, Post Injury Rehab, Autism, Toe Walking, Developmental Milestone Support + much more. She is also an ADP Authorizer for Orthotics and Mobility Devices such as standers and walkers.

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Justin Small is a dedicated registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth, and adults. He specializes in working with children and youth with exceptional needs, helping families and caregivers navigate parenting challenges, adjust to a child’s diagnosis, and manage the complexities of raising a child with special needs. Clients appreciate not only his therapeutic expertise but also his warmth and his sense of humour.

Beyond his work with families, Justin provides compassionate support to adults facing grief and loss, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and burnout. He takes a trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs and integrating evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Grounded in empathy and a strengths-based perspective, Justin is committed to empowering individuals and families to build resilience, find balance, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

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