05/01/2026
OuTcomes Therapy Turns 10 Today!
Wow, I will be honest, today feels a little surreal.
10 years ago, OuTcomes Therapy began with a leap of faith, a signed lease, and a whole lot of uncertainty. What I couldn’t have imagined then was the incredible community, growth, and impact that would follow.
Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside so many children, families, educators, and communities. From homes, to schools, to communities across the province, this work has always been about connection, trust, and supporting people in what matters most to them.
Occupational therapy is a profession I’m deeply grateful for. At its core, it’s about supporting strengths, fostering achievement, confidence, and meaningful engagement in everyday life, while celebrating the uniqueness of every individual. It truly is where art meets science.
Over 25 years in this profession, one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is this:
• Children already know how to be successful.
• Children already know how to include each other.
• Children already understand that we all have strengths, and how to use those strengths to learn, grow, and thrive.
They don’t need to be fixed, they need environments and opportunities that allow them to flourish.
So often, the children we serve show us where our environments and systems fall short. They challenge our assumptions, expand our thinking, and remind us that there is no single way to participate or succeed.
And because of that, our commitment to the next 10 years is this:
• To keep learning from them.
• To keep questioning our systems and our preconceived notions.
• To keep creating environments where ALL children can thrive.
Like any journey, there have been challenges, changes, and a lot of learning along the way. But what stands out most after 10 years is simple: the people.
To the children and families who have trusted us, thank you. It is an absolute privilege to be part of your journeys.
To the therapists and team members, past and present, thank you for the care, dedication, and heart you bring to this work.
This anniversary also holds space for someone who was part of the very beginning, Elaine. She believed in this vision, supported those early steps, and helped build the foundation of OuTcomes Therapy. She is deeply missed and remembered with so much gratitude.
So today, I feel incredibly grateful.
• Grateful for this profession.
• Grateful for this community.
• Grateful for every connection along the way.
Cheers to 10 years of OuTcomes Therapy & Thank YOU!
