Jessica Edwards

Occupational Therapist

About Jessica

Hi, I’m Jessica! I grew up in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and completed my Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Shortly afterwards, I moved to Edmonton to complete my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta and have been here ever since! I was drawn to occupational therapy because it allows me to be creative and create individualized interventions to help others enjoy life to the fullest!

During my career, I have supported children and families through my work at non-profit organizations, public health, private practice, and school boards. My experiences working on multi-disciplinary teams and forming collaborative relationships allows me to truly deliver a family-centered approach to practice.

My clinical scope of practice includes, assessment and intervention around feeding and swallowing, sensory and motor development, visual-motor development, activities of daily living, and challenging behaviours. I work primarily with children but also enjoy supporting neurodivergent adults. I also have a special interest in providing mentorship to other professionals, including Occupational Therapy students. I strongly believe that therapy should be play-based, individualized, and most importantly – fun! I strive to deliver neurodiversity-affirming practices through my work.

When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my sassy cat (Milo), and my energetic golden retriever (Penny)! I especially love trying out new restaurants in the city, exploring the river valley trails, and spending time with friends.

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Jessica’s Services

All of our clinicians offer a free consultation prior to booking.

Direct assessment with your child and written summary of assessment findings. This will include a session to review the findings and discuss.
Direct assessment using standardized measures, interpretation, and scoring, with a formal written report. A follow up phone call to discuss the findings may be scheduled.
Our in-clinic sessions offer hands-on, personalized therapy to address specific challenges and help improve skills for daily living in a focused, supportive environment.
Our daycare or school therapy sessions provide personalized support in real-world environments, helping children develop essential skills and succeed in both social and academic settings.
Our online therapy sessions offer flexible, virtual support tailored to your needs, allowing you to work on skills and goals from the comfort of your home.