Misha Marechal
Occupational Therapist
MSc OT, BScPharm
Misha obtained her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Alberta. She started her Occupational Therapy career working within a hospital environment in Calgary, Alberta before joining the Creative Therapy Consultants team. Misha is passionate about working alongside clients, their families and communities to promote health and well-being through engagement in meaningful activities.
Office:
Kimberley and Virtual
Areas of Service:
East Kootenay and Boundary areas, including but not limited to: Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Moyie, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, Wasa, and virtual services offered
Recent Professional Development:
2024 Livingworks Start Learning the TASC Steps to Recognize Thoughts of Suicide and Engage Safety Resources
2023 Introductory Motivational Interviewing, Change Talk Associates
2023 Hybrid Office Ergonomic Training
2023 Pain Reprocessing Therapy
2023 PTSD: Understanding and Treatment from an OT Perspective
2023 Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta
2023 Mental Health First Aid
2022 Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification
2021 Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
2021 Best Practice for Pain Management for Occupational Therapists
2021 Mental health, cognition and return to work
2020 Return to Work Case Management
2020 Screening the At-Risk Driver
2020 Wheelchair seating for pressure management
2020 Home Modifications: Foundations for Practice Part 1
2020 Anxiety Interventions: Assertiveness Training, Relaxation Skills Training and Exposure Therapy
2019 Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED
2019 Concussion Management – Levels 1 and 2
2019 Motivational Interviewing
2017 Engaging Vulnerable Populations
2017 Occupational Therapy Professional Development Conference – University of Alberta
2017 Trauma-Informed Care
