Darren Schutten
About
Darren graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University in 2019. He is a qualified Occupational Therapist licensed to practice in Ontario and is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. He is also a member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Darren joined the Lifemark team in 2021.
Darren has experience and skill in the physical, functional, cognitive and psychosocial assessment and treatment of individuals who experience difficulty participating in their daily activities. He provides services in-clinic, in-home, in the community or through virtual care. Darren strives to optimize his clients’ function to help empower them to do what is important to them. Darren enjoys collaborating with his clients in setting, monitoring and achieving their personal goals.
Darren also sees value in setting and accomplishing meaningful goals for himself both in his personal and professional life. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys spending most of his time outdoors. Darren also loves to read and spend time with his friends and family.
Specializations
- Cancer rehab
- Cardiac Rehab
- Pain Management
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Work Conditioning/Hardening
- Neurological Rehab
- Occupational Therapy
- OT Home Assessment
- OWN MSK Programs
- OWN Neuro Programs
- Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Concussion care
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OT)
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment (CBS)
- Cognitive Abilities Evaluation
- Cognitive and Functional Abilities Evaluation
- Functional Abilities Evaluation
- Functional Restoration/Reactivation
- Cognitive Job Coaching
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Functional Testing
- IDT POC (Interdisciplinary Program of Care)
- Psychotherapy/CBT/OT - Ontario Only
Languages
- English
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