Mandy Mills graduated from Simon Fraser University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Kinesiology. She later went on to complete her Masters of Occupational Therapy through The University of British Columbia in 2011. Prior to becoming an OT, Mandy had a colorful career as an educational assistant (EA) for Burnaby School Board, a preschool teacher, as well as a recreation programer. All of which has contributed to her love of working with people across the lifespan to improve their quality of life and reach their functional goals.

Mandy initially began her career as an Occupational Therapist working with adults, providing services in: return to work, case management, cognitive rehab and concussive treatment, as well as mental health. She is certified in both physical and cognitive functional capacity evaluations, and has extensive experience in therapy related to hand dysfunction and injury.

After becoming a parent to her own three children, Mandy broadened her focus to include OT work in pediatrics. She is currently on the RASP provider list and has experience providing both OT treatment and assessment in children. Mandy practices from a neuro-diversity affirming lens, and believes that evidence-informed practice and listening to neurodiverse voices is the future of therapy.

Mandy identifies herself as an energetic, thoughtful and creative therapist. She focuses on building a strong relationship with her clients, and their families. Mandy further values staying current with research and evidence based practice and attends several courses per year related to improving her skill set in both pediatric and adult based practices.

In her spare time, Mandy pursues her own sporting activities, and can be seen chasing her three very busy children around the soccer pitch or down a ski slope. As much as she enjoys life’s busyness, she equally values those few quiet moments in everyday life where she can drink a cup of tea, read a good book, or plan an adventure with her husband.

• Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) by Dr. Ross Greene
• A comprehensive introduction to sensory processing and Autism:
  Towards the development of a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy practice
• Making Sense of Aggression -Neufeld Institute
• The Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes
• Executive Functional Skills – Sarah Ward
• Stages of Pain – Level 1
• Wheelchair and Cushion Prescription – Level 1
• Assistive Technology Prescription – Level 1
• Wound Care Intervention – Level 1
• Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification
• Epic Lifting Certification

• Changeways Conference
• Vehicle Modifications – Provided by Shopper’s Home Health
• PGAP Certification
• Demystifying Pharmacology: Understanding the Potential Influence On Occupational Therapy Interventions
• Innovative Hand Therapy Interventions
• Interventions for Adults with Brain Injury
• Exposure Therapy Assessment and Treatment
• Concussion Management Workshop
• 24 Hour Pressure Management
• Cognitive Capacity Evaluation Certification
• Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Function for Concussion – Complete Concussion Management

Andrew graduated with honours from Queen’s University in 2005. He has been practicing physiotherapy for 20 years. He  employs a unique set of skills to help patients meet their full performance and recovery potential. He has mentored under renowned Montreal osteopaths assessing and treating professional and Olympic level athletes. He is a certified acupuncture practitioner and has studied advanced orthopedic assessment and treatment. He is a certified vestibular therapist following training at Emory University in Atlanta in 2012.

Andrew believes in a patient centered treatment approach that considers individuals, needs, and goals. He works with patients to formulate treatment plans that achieve measurable success in returning patients to their lives and activities.

Andrew’s main musculoskeletal treatment approaches include a combination of whole body assessment, hands on manual techniques and modalities to control pain. He recommends home exercises to maintain and improve  function and to prevent recurrence of symptoms.

Andrew has expertise in  the latest concussion and dizziness treatment techniques and uses the latest video head impulse and infrared testing equipment to ensure accurate physiotherapy diagnoses and effective treatment programs.

Andrew’s main musculoskeletal treatment approaches include a combination of whole body assessment, hands on manual techniques and modalities to control pain and home exercises to maintain function and prevent recurrence of symptoms.

Andrew understand the latest in concussion and dizziness treatment techniques and uses the latest video head impulse and infrared testing equipment to ensure accurate physiotherapy diagnoses and effective treatment programs

Andrew grew up in Victoria and was an active athlete in several sports in the community. He lived in central Canada for several years during schooling and mentoring and returned to Victoria in 2007. He completed a Masters in philosophy at UVic in 2018 and has three lovely children and an even lovelier wife. In his free time, which isn’t much, he enjoys ice hockey and surfing.