Meet Jennifer
At Ponderosa Occupational Therapy and Coaching, I help people living with chronic conditions reclaim energy, confidence, and meaningful engagement in their lives. As an educator with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in chronic illness rehabilitation and a resource consultant for provincial and national Long-COVID supports, I bring both clinical expertise and real-world insight to every client partnership. Together, we will decode what your symptom and activity patterns are telling us, and build a personalized plan that balances restorative rest with safe, sustainable re-engagement. My focus is helping you move beyond survival mode toward a life that feels manageable, purposeful, and fully your own.
Specialties and Services
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Our Occupational Therapy services can help with:
Chronic Fatigue
When someone is tired, they can rest and feel better. But what about when resting doesn't help? Chronic fatigue can be a roller-coaster with insomnia, exhaustion, activity intolerance, anxiety, depression, dizziness and palpitations. Learn about pacing, activity tracking, dysautonomia, and how find balance between rest and activity with your own tailored activity program.
Post-Viral Illness
When does a normal recovery from viral illness transition into chronic illness? There are symptom patterns and client histories that can inform you when to jump back in, versus pacing yourself and taking extra time to rest before returning to work or exercise. An experienced clinician can work with your symptom and the demands of your everyday life to find a balance that allows you to feel in the drivers seat.
Long-Covid
Covid-19 is more likely than other infections to cause a prolonged period of post-viral symptoms. While your immune system is recovering, many people experience dizziness, rashes, sensory changes, overwhelming fatigue and cognitive impairment among many other confusing and difficult-to-manage symptoms. Long-Covid can limit your ability to return to work, parent or care give, exercise, or even take care of yourself on a daily basis.
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Contact Information
Phone
Location
Victoria, British Columbia · Coast Salish Land
250-880-1612
Additional Information
Disclaimer
At Ponderosa OTC, we offer a range of treatments and resources to support your health, recovery and wellbeing. However, it's important to remember that these resources should not be considered, or used in place of medical diagnosis or advice on treatment. Resources accessed through this website and its services may not be the most effective or appropriate approach for you, and should only be used in conjunction with consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any immediate concerns about your health, you should talk to your primary health care provider regarding your specific medical needs.
Conflict of Interest
As part of my dedication to transparency and ethical practice, I am disclosing the following information about my public versus private role as an Occupational Therapist.
. I provide Occupational Therapy services in a general outpatient ambulatory clinic within Island Health in Victoria, BC.
. All resources I use for treatment are cited, adapted from published research or educational materials, or developed, by me, to provide a unique tailored approach to your treatment as an individual.
. Through my role in public health and private practice, there may be situations where my obligations or interests in one role could potentially affect my actions or recommendations in the other. This could include decisions related to referrals, resources, or treatment modalities.
. I do not provide private practice services to clients I have treated within 1 year in public practice. This policy is in place to maintain professional boundaries and prevent conflicts of interest.
. I am committed to upholding ethical standards, maintaining professional boundaries, and prioritizing the well-being and best interests of my clients across both roles.
Land Acknowledgement
Ponderosa Occupational Therapy and Coaching operates as a visitor on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. We are dedicated to working with our clients and partners, and guardians of our land, towards reconciliation.