Coastal County Health
Occupational Therapy for development, rehabilitation, modification, collaboration, prevention, and advocacy
We are a community-based occupational therapy practice serving both adults and children. Located in Southern New Brunswick, we offer services throughout the province. Our services are available in the community, in clients' homes, by phone, or virtually.
Who are we…
Occupational Therapy with Coastal County Health
Occupational Therapists help develop solutions to challenges that interfere with a person’s ability to achieve the things that are important to them. An “occupation” could be any activity, hobby, sport or job. Coastal County Health examines challenges holistically and helps develop a roadmap to meet our client’s goals.
Occupational therapy is the practice of doing. We focus on the way you think, feel, and move. All services are centered around developing collaborative, client identified, and functional goals. We focus on rehabilitation, prevention, and environmental factors while examining the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
Your Goal, Our Occupation
Coastal County Health integrates principles of kinesiology into our occupational therapy practice when appropriate. Kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement, informs our approach by applying exercise and movement science to promote health, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, and enhance human performance across all aspects of life.
Kinesiology
Our Services
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We provide both mental health and physical developmental services. The goal is to improve the abilities needed for daily life. We also make it fun of course!
We provide support with: executive functioning, motor planning, balance, coordination, eating, dressing, toileting, job readiness, life skills, sensory and emotional regulation, anxiety, equipment needs and communication skills.
A few examples of OT support for children include:
Learning new ways to interact and play.
Developing strategies to support activities of daily living (toileting, eating, getting dressed, sleeping and teeth brushing).
Finding ways to make our world more sensory friendly by helping clients self-regulate and adapt to their environment.
Accessibility and safety modifications for environments that kids live and play in.
Breaking down tasks to support new motor planning and balance skills.
Functional fine motor support and assistive technology guidance.
Helping clients understand the reason behind their anxiety and finding ways to move through life.
Social skills and building relationships.
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We know that caring for your loved ones can be challenging. Parenting skills are often an overlooked piece of the puzzle. We want to make sure you have the skills for your specific situation and parenting goals. We also want to make sure that you are taking care of YOU.
We provide the following:
Self-care strategies.
A safe place to problem solve and discuss your parenting struggles.
Parenting task modification and breakdown.
Accessibility and safety consults.
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We offer a variety of support options for adults including support with addiction, smoking cessation, anxiety/depression, regulation, activities of daily living, chronic pain, sleep problems, and more.
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Whether it’s a physical or mental health limitation that’s keeping you from work, we can help you return safely and confidently.
We provide:
Job -site visits with pacing, work task adaptation, and body mechanics education.
Career adaptation and advocacy while you search for a new career post injury / diagnosis.
Gradual return-to-work planning (physical and mental health support).
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Do you have a goal that you just can’t seem to reach? We can help! We set goals collaboratively with you and break down each step of your preferred occupation (sports, job, cooking, dressing, etc.).
We’ve helped clients learn to play sports, obtain new jobs, complete interviews, take on public speaking, study better, and more!
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Life after a concussion can be challenging. When you’ve done all the work and still feel like you’re not “you”, it’s time to try out occupational therapy.
We provide:
Concussion symptom education and personalize symptom management plans, including strategies for fatigue management, sleep hygiene, and relaxation techniques.
Mental health support and cognitive rehabilitation.
Return to activity planning and environmental modification.
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We offer both job-site and home office assessments. We’ve completed assessments in small business, personal offices, schools, industrial spaces, RCMP and military centers, and in vehicles. An ergonomic assessment is an effective tool in treating workstation related pain. They are even more effective when completed before the injury / pain occurs.
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Caregiver training and support is offered to both paid and unpaid caregivers. Training services include: body mechanics and ergonomics, transfer training and mobility device training. Additional services include system navigation and mental health support.
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We want to help our clients stay in their homes for as long as possible. This includes being comfortable and functional while living in their space. We offer home modification assessments for your individual needs.
We provide:
Home assessment and modification recommendations regarding function and safety.
Strategies to make living alone easier and more enjoyable.
“You can discover more about a person in a hour of play than a year of conversation”
COMING SOON: Functional Capacity Evaluations & Stroke / Brain Injury Support
Meet the Team
Our team is currently comprised of two Occupational Therapists. We are person centered, strengths based, and passionate about helping others. As holistic clinicians, we enjoy taking time to meet people where they’re at. We look forward to meeting you!
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Owner, Occupational Therapist
OT Reg (NB), BScKin, MScOT
Coastal County Health was developed by Colby. Colby has been actively working as an occupational therapist since 2018. He attended Dalhousie University where he obtained a Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree. He also graduated from the University of New Brunswick with an honorary degree in Kinesiology Science.
Colby played competitive tennis in his youth, among other sports, and maintains a keen interest in sport. Colby has worked in gyms, community mental health and physical health programs, return to work, and more.
Colby is in love with movement. You’ll find him hiking, running, cycling, at the gym, or spending time outside with his dog Beckett. When he’s not working at CCH, or getting a sweat on, Colby’s spending time with family or working as a clinical coordinator on his local child and youth mental health team.
Colby is a member of both the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists (NBAOT) and Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). He applies a holistic, collaborative approach with each client. Colby maintains an evidence-based approach to therapy.
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Occupational Therapist
BA, MScOT, OT Reg. (NB)
Jamie has been practicing as an occupational therapist since 2014. She obtained her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Queen's University, and additionally has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Criminology from St. Thomas University. Jamie has worked with clients who experience neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury, MS, spinal cord injury), mental health conditions, older adults, and children. Her experience includes, functional and cognitive assessments, return to work support, ergonomics, equipment provision, emotional and behavioral intervention, and mental health support. She has a passion for advocacy, and helping clients to achieve their goals and independence. She currently works for a community mental health program in Saint John.
Jamie is an active member of the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists (NBAOT), the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), and previously the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT).
In her spare time, Jamie enjoys spending time exploring our beautiful province, which she missed dearly while practicing OT in Ontario. She has a knack for thrifting and antiques. She loves yoga, meditation, and gardening, as well as spending time with her partner, family and fur babies.
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships”
Payment
Payment is made at the time of service through e-transfer, cash, or credit card. A receipt will be emailed to you that you can provide to your insurance provider, if you qualify. We do not direct bill.
Travel is billed at $0.65 per kilometer within Southern New Brunswick. Please contact for visits requiring longer travel.
Please contact for more pricing details and long-term contract pricing.
A few sessions a month are available pro bono.
15-Minute Phone Consult: Free of charge. We want to make sure we are a good fit for each other and that you are happy with the clinician and plan of action.
FAQs
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No! Call us at 506-321-0242 or email info@coastalcountyhealth.com
If a clinician would like to send us referral, they can send it by email to: info@coastalcountyhealth.com
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We do not diagnose BUT you also don’t need one. If we are concerned about something, we will let you know you should talk to a doctor. We can write a letter to your doctor or a psychologist to share our clinical recommendations.
Without a diagnosis, we can do a detailed functional assessment and make recommendations. We often write accommodation letters or reports detailing ways to support your needs.
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Currently we use an app called Jane to book.
Please contact us by phone: 506-321-0242 or email us at: info@coastalcountyhealth.com if it’s your first time booking.
We want to make sure we gather all of the important information before your session.
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Our office is your community! We see all our clients in their environments.
We see clients in their homes, workplaces, in nature, and occasionally in a gym environment.
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We can go wherever you need us! We’ve done sessions in schools, gyms, offices, play grounds, and client homes.
In School Districts, we can observe in the classroom and make recommendations. This would need to be discussed with the principal or resource teacher at your child’s school.
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Although, we do complete most of our work within Southern NB, we are open to travel to other communities.
We often do this for long-term contracts!
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Occupational therapists focus on how mental health conditions impact daily living and use activity-based interventions to improve functional abilities. We differ from counsellors!
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