Hey there, parent.

Welcome to the club.

(the overwhelmed but doing our best in this season, club.)

Evolution Occupational Therapy brought home a baby and is currently practicing what we preach. We are closed for services at this time.

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Evolution Occupational Therapy brought home a baby and is currently practicing what we preach. We are closed for services at this time. 〰️

We’re in it too, and we’re also here to help.

We provide perinatal, family, & pediatric occupational therapy services.

Occupational therapy to help you feel more like yourself in this season of life.

Occupational Therapy helps people do the things they want or need to do in their daily life. 

In pregnancy, postpartum, & parenthood, our daily occupations and roles change, and challenges come up that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself.

That’s where we come in! 👋🏻

Evolution Occupational Therapy supports you in doing the things most meaningful for you, helping you feel less overwhelmed & more like yourself in this season of life.

Our Services

  • •Assessment & support for mental health challenges and difficulty coping

    •Sensory system education & support to optimize daily functioning

    •Postpartum planning for the family

    •ADHD support & coaching

    •Pain & chronic health condition prevention and management

    •Setting up your home and workplace ergonomically to support efficient and safe participation in activities

    •Safely exercising when pregnant and returning to physical activity postpartum

    •Participating optimally in daily activities including self-care, leisure and productivity tasks

    •Returning to the activities that you love and make you feel like yourself

    •Transitioning to new roles, responsibilities and daily routines after baby

    •Optimizing family sleep

    •Return-to-work planning following maternity/parental leave

  • •Development and milestone screening

    •Picky eating and feeding challenges

    •Emotional and sensory regulation

    •Anxiety management and coping skills

    •Play skills

    •Social communication and coordination

    •Sleep

    •Toileting and self-care activities

    •Executive functioning

  • Feeling overwhelmed by parenting? Not feeling like yourself? Parent coaching supports you in effectively managing the challenges and difficulties that come up in parenting, leaving you feeling totally stuck. We strive to provide developmentally-appropriate, neurodivergent-informed, and respectful solutions to support you, your kiddo, and your family in feeling more calm, cool & collected.

  • Evolution Occupational Therapy offers various groups and workshops to support you in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

    Find more deets here.

how we can support you & your fam:

1:1 Appointments

Virtual & in-home occupational therapy appointments for parents, families, & children.

Guides & Toolkits

Check out our latest offerings that support you in feeling less overwhelmed in parenthood.

Workshops & Groups

A mix of groups & workshops for parents offered throughout the year, both virtually & in-person.

Meet the Team

  • Occupational Therapist & Owner

    Hi! I'm Laura, a Master-level qualified and registered Occupational Therapist living and working in Winnipeg, Manitoba. My goal with Evolution Occupational Therapy is to support you and your family in this new season of life with baby, from pregnancy to postpartum & parenthood. After becoming pregnant and having my first baby in 2021, my eyes were opened to how essential perinatal health supports are for the birth parent, along with everyone else in the family. I am passionate about helping you and your family adjust and thrive in this joyful and challenging time!

    My background as an OT is a perfect fit for helping you during this transition. I have worked as an OT since 2014 in community health including adult mental health, physical health, private practice & primary care. I have specialized training in adult & maternal mental health. Prior to becoming an OT, I received a 4-year degree in Kinesiology and Applied Health and was a Certified Personal Trainer through CSEP.

    My therapeutic approach relies heavily on the client’s own strengths and wisdom and I work collaboratively with you towards your meaningful goals. I will support you in utilizing your self-awareness as an impactful and lasting tool for change. I am committed to practicing from a trauma-informed & neurodivergent-affirming lens.

  • Occupational Therapist

    Hi there! I’m Sam, a registered Occupational Therapist, practicing pediatrics in Manitoba since 2014. I’m also a mom to two lovable and spirited littles who encourage me everyday to think critically, learn new ways, and ever evolve as a mom and therapist. I combine my pediatric knowledge and lived experience as a mother, to strengthen capacity while we work collaboratively towards your family and child’s meaningful goals.

    As a pediatric therapist, I have ten years of experience working with children, from infancy to adolescence. I support children with differing strengths and abilities in communities and schools across Manitoba. I have a strong foundation in child development and neurodiversity-affirming practice and work from a strengths based approach. I have training in sensory processing, self-regulation/co-regulation, fine/visual motor development, feeding therapy, and trauma-informed care.

    My core belief is that children (and caregivers) do well when learning they CAN. I also know that as parents, we want ourselves and our kids to thrive (but sometimes it feels like we are nearly surviving!). My goal is to help you find ways so that your family and your child CAN THRIVE, building skills, strengthening capacity, and empowering change.