Mike Slack
Occupational Therapist
MOT, BKin
Mike completed his Master of Occupational Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia in 2019. Since graduating, he has had the opportunity to work in both private and public practice which has given him a diverse skillset and knowledge base that he utilises to support his client's return to function. He has further developed his clinical skills through continued education on a variety of topics including pain management, concussion, mental health, and return-to-work. Mike is also trained in physical and cognitive functional capacity evaluations and has a background in kinesiology and personal training/coaching. Mike has been accepted by the Supreme Court of British Columbia as an Expert Witness. He enjoys supporting clients throughout their own unique journeys and works hard to ensure all services are tailored to the individual and their goals. Mike serves the South Okanagan-Similkameen region.
Office:
Penticton
Areas of Service:
Kaleden, Kamloops, Kelowna, Keremeos, Naramata, Peachland, Penticton, Princeton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Tulameen, Vernon, and surrounding areas
Recent Professional Development:
2023 Mental Health First Aid
2023 Accepted as an Expert Witness in the Supreme Court of British Columbia
2021 Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation, Matheson, BC
2021 Concussion Management Workshop, Shannon McGuire
2020 Ongoing Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury, CAOT, BC
2020 OT and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, CAOT, BC
2020 Anxiety Interventions: Assertiveness, Relaxation, and Exposure Therapy, Calgary, BC
2019 Screening and Intervention Tools for Adults with Sleep Difficulties, CAOT, BC
2019 Motivational Interviewing and Change Talk, CAOT, BC
2019 Foundations of Eating and Swallowing, Vancouver, BC
2019 Fundamentals of Seating and Posture, Burnaby, BC
