Novus Rehab

06/05/2026

While some were playing pickleball, Cheryl and Kelly were busy attending the schools out conference learning about the upcoming SABs changes!

06/04/2026

While the boss is away, the rest will play!

Yesterday, some of the Novus Rehab ladies attended a pickleball Tournament put on by the fabulous

We had so much fun and we cannot wait for next year!

04/25/2026

We’re so pleased to be able to support this fun event again this year.

Next weekend, come on out and watch those who are pulling out their soccer gear for this once a year chance to raise funds for the Possibilities Project at Parkwood Hospital.

Thank you to our incredible 🥇Gold Sponsor🥇for another year of KickAbout support!

Novus Rehab offers an extensive range of services that are specific to your unique and changing needs after injury or illness. Their team of healthcare professionals will advocate for you so that you receive the treatment you are entitled to, and can assist with every step along the way of your personal recovery. If you've been in a motor vehicle accident, suffered a workplace injury or need support for physical, cognitive or mental health challenges, Novus Rehab is here to help.

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus.

02/26/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus — In Action

Listening to clients is essential. Studying their experiences is how we create meaningful change.

A current study through Sheridan College is examining the lived experiences of individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents — with a separate questionnaire for clinicians as well. The research explores how clients navigate the medical, legal, administrative, and insurance systems — the structures that shape rehabilitation journeys long before and long after clinical treatment begins.

Too often, these system challenges are discussed anecdotally. Research allows those experiences to be documented, analyzed, and elevated into credible evidence — a critical step in informing insurance regulators, funders, and system improvements.
In our pursuit of Clinical Excellence | Human Focus, we encourage everyone involved in the MVA system to participate in the research survey (just 10 minutes). There is one survey for clients and one for treatment providers — your perspective matters. Please share!

For clients:
https://sheridan.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1THlJoNRDHvAQ4u

For clinicians:
https://sheridan.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88rU7fPuC7Kisdg

02/23/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus - In Action

In our last post, we highlighted the 6-week Intensive course at Western University for Occupational Therapy students that Cheryl Heard recently completed teaching.

During one of those lectures, Jensen Dundas shared her perspective as a newer clinician who transitioned a few years ago directly from graduation into our private practice within MVA and LTD rehabilitation. She offered students an honest look at early-career growth, the essential role of mentorship, and the process of building confidence in real-world settings.

In another lecture, a former client returned to share their lived experience of recovery, grounding clinical education in the human realities behind assessment reports and treatment plans.

Together, these moments reflect what we believe:
Excellence is strengthened through teaching.
Confidence is built through mentorship.
Care is elevated when client voices remain central.

Advancing rehabilitation isn’t limited to what happens in our treatment spaces.
It includes investing in clinicians — and listening to the people we serve.

02/21/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus - In Action

We’re proud to share that our leader, Cheryl Heard, has been teaching a 6-week Intensive course at Western University - OT in the MVA sector.

Contributing to the education of future occupational therapists allows us to bring real-world clinical insight into the classroom — and carry fresh perspectives back into our practice.

Advancing care isn’t just about what happens in the clinic.
It’s about investing in the next generation of clinicians who will shape the future of patient-centered rehabilitation.

Excellence in practice.
Excellence in teaching.

02/11/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus — In Action

Members of our Novus Rehab team recently participated in a 1.5-hour webinar, The Art & Evidence of Attendant Care Assessments: Defensibility, Discrepancy, and the OT Scope, presented by the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto.

This session deepened our understanding of evidence-based attendant care assessments, professional scope, and defensibility—helping ensure our recommendations are thorough, clinically sound, and aligned with current best practices.

Ongoing learning like this supports the high standard of care and clinical excellence we strive to provide.

02/07/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus — In Action

Kirsten recently completed her second OBIA course through Brock University – this one in Advanced Brain Injury Rehabilitation.

This advanced training strengthens our ability to support individuals living with complex brain injuries through evidence-based, client-centred rehabilitation. Ongoing learning like this ensures our team continues to deliver care that is informed, thoughtful, and tailored to each client’s goals.

02/04/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus — In Action

Melissa recently completed Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training through CTRI.

This advanced training enhances our ability to support clients with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. By continuing to invest in evidence-based approaches like DBT, our team ensures the care we provide is thoughtful, current, and tailored to each individual.

01/31/2026

Clinical Excellence | Human Focus — In Action

Recently Troy Taylor, OT completed McMaster University’s CBT for Generalized Anxiety course.

Continuing education like this helps us bring the latest, evidence-based strategies into our work—so our clients receive care that’s not only compassionate, but grounded in research and real-world effectiveness.