Susan Gauvin
With an H.B of Kinesiology from McMaster University and M.Sc in Occupational Therapy from Western University, Susan is able to assist and treat a wide range of injuries and specializes in brain injury recovery. Susan is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, is registered in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario since 2005 and has over 16 years of experience in occupational therapy. Whether the goal is to get back to work or gain back your independence, Susan is supportive in helping her clients achieve their goals. She also has experience working in a variety of community settings from hospitals to long-term care facilities and in client homes and is able to offer her services fluently in both English and French. In combination, Susan is also registered with the Assisted Devices Program through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in mobility aids, seating and communication devices. Susan loves her work. Susan loves helping clients achieve their goals and maximize their independence. Outside of work, Susan enjoys spending time with family, curling and reading.
Jessica Gough
Jessica received her BA in Kinesiology from Western University in 2014 and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western University in 2017. She is registered and in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Jessica has over 6 years of experience working as a community-based occupational therapist in private practice assessing and treating those who have sustained serious injuries affecting their musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological systems and complex mental health conditions.
Jessica feels privileged to work in a person-centered health care profession that focuses on occupational engagement as a pathway to health/recovery. Witnessing the positive impact meaningful activity participation has on her client’s physical, mental and psychological wellbeing and overall quality of life is one of her favourite aspects of the role.
Jessica is detail-oriented, loves to solve problems and feels that effective communication and collaboration is foundational to optimizing client outcomes. Jessica is committed to implementing an evidence-informed approach with her clients. She is a certified Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) provider, a Certified BrainFx Administrator (CBA) and is trained to complete Job Demand Analyses. She has participated in various courses and workshops to further her learning in acquired brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, chronic pain, workplace ergonomics, exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
In her spare time, Jessica enjoys working out, golfing, cooking/baking, travelling and exploring new hiking trails with her partner and fur-child, Milo the golden doodle.
Occupational Therapy services in London Ontario
The Espoir Method
We care about you and recovery. Here at Espoir we follow a three step processs: Call, Assess, Therapy.
Call
Call or email to book a consult and start the process of healing through specialized therapy.
Assessment
During the assessment we will ask about symptoms and previous treatment to come up with a plan.
Therapy
Work with a group of specialists with a therapy plan catered to meet your needs.
