With nearly 10 years of experience, Christine has provided occupational therapy services to clients with a special interest in supporting their day-to-day goals. She is passionate about advocating for what matters to the client. She offers a range of services, including assessment, treatment planning, and interventions using client-centered/evidence-based methods, and holistic approaches. Christine believes in working collaboratively with clients, families and other stakeholders to inspirit lives.

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Christine’s passion for care provision started at a young age when she experienced a rare autoimmune disorder, rendering her paralyzed from the waist-down for 2 weeks. She was inspired by the care and compassion of the clinicians that aided her in regaining her ability to walk again. Not only was she able to ambulate again, but she placed 3rd in a city-wide track and field competition in the 100 meter dash that year. She was granted rare insights into paralysis and has taken that experience to foster a drive to help others. 

She began her career with the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society, running groups to encourage children to practice skills to reach developmental milestones. Subsequently, she became a Home Care Case Manager with Alberta Health Services, providing occupational therapy services and care management to a caseload of approximately 60 clients. While in this position, Ms. Feehan took on the role of becoming the Clinical Best Practice Representative on behalf of her network and also mentored new staff members and practicum students. She honed skills in assessing clients’ functional abilities and worked within their capacities for physical/cognitive/mental health rehabilitation. Meanwhile maintaining consideration of available supports and financial resources.

• Experience

Home Care Occupational Therapist/Case Manager              May 2014 – July 2023

Alberta Health Services                                                      Southeast Edmonton, AB

• Managed and provided direct OT services to a caseload of approximately 60 clients

• Created and managed care plans using various clinical softwares

• Provided orientation, training and mentorship to new clinical staff and students

• Reviewed Home Care practices to improve workload management and increase efficiency

• Participated in educational opportunities, such as in-services, professional practice conferences and tele-conferences to acquire up-to-date information on interventions and standards of practice

• Assessed clients’ functional abilities and worked within individuals capacities for physical/cognitive/mental health

rehabilitation with consideration of available supports and financial resources

• Participated in case-review meetings and interdisciplinary consultations to provide best client care

Home Care Occupational Therapist (Casual)                                               Feb 2014

Alberta Health Services                                   Morinville & Fort Saskatchewan, AB

• Developed a thorough understanding of the importance of supporting clients/families in maintaining maximal

independence in their homes using equipment and environmental adaptation

• Assessed needs for equipment & mobility aids and ordered items through Alberta Aids to Daily Living and other loan equipment programs 

• Worked with equipment vendors to find best fit for client's needs and preferences 

• Developed understanding of various support services available to clients under Home Care as well as considerations for Daily Living Support Plans

Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Program Developer                               2014

Edmonton Down Syndrome Society                                                    Edmonton, AB

• Developed and implemented therapeutic group programming for children ages 3 months to 3 years to optimize 

physical, cognitive and social development 

• Worked with equipment vendors to find best fit for client's needs and preferences 

• Provided individual assessment of children ages 5 to 8 years in performance areas related to schoolwork, daily-living

tasks and play activities to develop personalized goals and programs

• Used clinical observation in combination with standardized assessments of fine/gross-motor functioning, sensory

integrations, visual perception, participation, etc. to set collaborative goals with children and their parents

• Implemented various individual and group play therapies, including arts and crafts, obstacles courses, yoga,

story-telling, fine and gross motor games etc. to improve children’s functional performance in identified areas of need 

Community Resource Worker                                                                    2010-2011

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre                                           Calgary, AB

• Provided direct support to 10-12 adult clients with developmental or behavioural intervention needs in vocational and

leisure settings 

• Collaborated with clients in developing, implementing and evaluating personal plans with regards to employment, 

social, academic and/or volunteer goals 

• Worked with other Community Resource Workers in a citywide team to provide optimal client-care and ensure clear

communication practices between staff and client networks

• Alberta College of Occupational Therapists

• Certified Therapeutic Arts Practitioner

• Additional training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Exposure Therapies

• Alberta Aids to Daily Living Equipment Authorizer, including Level A Wheelchair prescription         

• It’s Your Move – Transfer Training 

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification and Communication Strategies Training

• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check Certificate                           

• Education

• Therapeutic Arts Practitioner                                                           April 27, 2024

Canadian International Institute of Arts Therapy

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy                                       Class of  2013

University of Alberta                                                                             Edmonton, AB

• Completed Masters while being a member of the University of Alberta Varsity Cross Country/Track

and Field Team (2011) 

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Sociology)                         Class of 2010

University of Alberta                                                                             Edmonton, AB

• Achieved Dean’s Honour Roll standing (2009 AND 2010) 

Research