Our Team– Laval
All occupational therapists at the clinic are members in good standing of the Quebec Order of Occupational Therapists (OEQ) and the Quebec Association of Occupational Therapists in Private Practice (AQEPP).
We regularly participate in specialized hand therapy training, conferences, and congresses, including those organized by the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) and the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), to maintain the high level of excellence in care at the clinic. As a result, we occasionally give presentations to various groups of physicians to share our specific expertise.
Continuing education is a priority and is encouraged among the entire team. We work collegially to share our expertise and ensure the best possible follow-up for our clients. Additionally, we participate in the Montreal Hand Interest Group to promote professional exchanges with our peers.
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OWNERS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
![Marie-Audrey completed her studies at the University of Montreal in 2012. She began her career at the Hand Center of Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, where she worked for over 6 years. Her attachment to the Hand Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Clinic goes back a long way. Even before completing her university studies, she worked as an occupational therapy assistant there for several summers. Since 2018, she has also been working part-time at the clinic alongside her job at the hospital, and since January 2021, she has been working there full-time. Over the years, she has developed expertise in treating patients who have undergone hand surgery or traumatic injuries, thanks to numerous training sessions and close collaboration with several plastic surgeons.](/ressources/images/Marie-Audrey-Castonguayjpg_1006_lg.jpg)
![Lydia completed her studies at the University of Montreal in 2011, and immediately started her career at the Hand Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Clinic. She initially worked with clients suffering from traumatic hand injuries or who had undergone hand surgery. As these issues often involve sensory impairments, she wanted to deepen her knowledge in this area. Since 2016, she has attended several training sessions, including one in Switzerland, to become a certified sensory re-educator for neuropathic pain, through which she developed a unique approach for managing neuralgia and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Over the years, she has also shared her passion for hand therapy with numerous university interns.](/ressources/images/Lydia-Chabot-Hébertjpg_8b97_lg.jpg)
![Raphaëlle completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Occupational Therapy at the University of Montreal. During her second year of study, she completed an internship at the Hand Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Clinic. There, she developed a keen interest in hand therapy. In fact, she worked as an occupational therapy assistant during the following two summers, during which she furthered her knowledge in upper limb rehabilitation. At the end of her academic journey, she joined the team at the clinic as an occupational therapist.](/ressources/images/RAPHAËLLE-BLONDEAUjpg_aa41_lg.jpg)
![Estelle graduated from the University of Montreal. After graduation, she worked as an occupational therapist with clients suffering from various musculoskeletal disorders. However, having developed a strong interest in hand therapy during her master's program and various training sessions, she decided to join the Hand Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Clinic team to deepen her knowledge and expertise in this exciting field.](/ressources/images/customImage_6c84_lg.jpeg)