Specialties
We are dedicated to optimizing our clients' function and health, and maximizing their independence to encourage participation in meaningful activities.
We pleased to announce opening of our new therapy
center specializing in neurological rehabilitation for stroke survivors, and
other neurological impairments.
Client centered: Our company strongly believes in the value of a client centered approach. We always aim to develop a collaborative and respectful partnership with our clients.
Accountability: We measure this by evaluating our outcomes, and reporting them back to our clients, and fee payers. We measure the effectiveness of the interventions provided as well as our response times, service intensity, and overall program costs.
Commitment to quality: We continuously endeavor to improve the quality of our services. We seek client feedback; engage in continuing education; and other on-going quality improvement initiatives.
*Winner of the Surrey Business Excellence Award 2013*
History
Established in 2011.
Life Skills Therapy was founded in 2011 by Amit Kumar, Occupational Therapist, and Lakshmi Gupta, Occupational Therapist.
Meet the Business Owner: Amit K.
Amit has been practicing occupational therapy for over 14 years. He has extensive experience in providing community based occupational therapy to clients with brain injuries and orthopaedic conditions. Amit has had a variety of international experiences which include establishment of two occupational therapy departments. He has worked extensively with clients with brain injuries and orthopaedic conditions in various countries including Canada, Ireland, Kuwait, and India. This has prepared him to work with a diversity of cultures in the Greater Vancouver area. Amit's past occupational therapy experience includes work in neurology, orthopaedics, eldercare, wheelchair and seating prescription, vocational rehabilitation, and chronic pain management.
Amit is certified in Neuro Developmental Therapy from NDTA, USA; and trained in Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) from the University of Bradford, UK. He is also trained in seating and complex postural management from the UK.