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37 Years
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Your Trusted Rehabilitation Partner in Metro Vancouver
Founded in 1989 by occupational therapist Linda Hirsekorn, Community Therapists Inc. (CTI) has evolved from providing community-based occupational therapy for catastrophic injury clients to offering a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services. Our multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and rehabilitation assistants collaborates with physicians and allied health professionals to deliver client-centered care in home, community, workplace, and clinic settings. With over 95 healthcare and administrative personnel, we serve more than 2,000 new clients annually across British Columbia, prioritizing long-term outcomes through therapist-owned independence and evidence-based practices.

Our expertise spans orthopedic injury, concussion, chronic pain, mental illness, brain injury, and autism rehabilitation, supported by partnerships with insurers, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. We emphasize functional improvement through adaptive equipment, graded activity programs, and multidisciplinary team coordination, maintaining strong ties to academic institutions and professional associations.
Services
Home Health Return to Work Concussion Management Mobile Physiotherapy Mental Health Driver Rehabilitation Kinesiology & RA Pain Management Medical Legal Pediatrics
Details
  • Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
  • We offer 30+ years of specialized rehabilitation expertise
  • Our multidisciplinary team coordinates comprehensive care plans
  • We deliver services in home, workplace, and community settings
  • We use evidence-based protocols developed since 1994
  • Our therapists hold Supreme Court expert designations
What people say
Personalized care plans Expert multidisciplinary team Successful recovery outcomes Evidence-based methods Comprehensive assessments
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Services
Home Health
Our Home Health services assist clients in safely managing daily activities after injury or illness. Through adaptive equipment, mobility aids, and graded activity programs, we improve independence in bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and community access. Our occupational therapists coordinate with healthcare teams to implement equipment solutions and transition clients to community activation programs, reducing fall risks and accelerating post-surgical recovery through tailored home-based interventions.
Return to Work
Our Return to Work programs combine job demands analysis with ergonomic evaluations to create individualized rehabilitation plans. We assess functional capacities against workplace requirements, developing graduated return-to-work schedules that reduce injury risks while optimizing productivity. Our team collaborates with employers and healthcare providers to implement workplace modifications, work conditioning programs, and vocational retraining solutions for clients with physical and cognitive limitations.
Concussion Management
Specialized concussion management addresses post-concussion symptoms through occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and vestibular rehabilitation. We implement graduated activity programs to manage headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties while coordinating care with physicians. Our evidence-based approach includes ergonomic workplace modifications, vestibular therapy for balance issues, and counseling services to address emotional symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries.
Driver Rehabilitation
Pioneering driver rehabilitation services since 1994, we conduct comprehensive functional driving evaluations combining in-clinic and on-road assessments. Our occupational therapists develop customized rehabilitation programs for clients with physical, cognitive, or visual impairments, including vehicle modification recommendations and adapted driving lessons. We address driving anxiety through progressive exposure therapy while maintaining collaboration with RoadSafetyBC and healthcare providers.
Pain Management
Our pain management programs focus on regaining functional abilities through activity modification and therapeutic exercises. We combine physical therapy interventions with cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients manage chronic pain symptoms while maintaining daily activities. The program includes ergonomic workspace modifications, graded exercise programs, and education on pain management techniques to improve quality of life for clients with persistent pain conditions.
People
Salim
Managing Director
MBA and occupational therapy graduate with 25+ years in rehabilitation. Expert in functional capacity evaluation and ergonomics, recognized by Supreme Court and WCAT. Developed UBC's vocational rehabilitation curriculum and received Clinical Faculty Appointment. Named BC Top 40 under 40 in 2012.
Linda Hirsekorn
Founder
Established CTI in 1989 after 13 years in public sector mental health. Pioneered private practice OT scope in BC and developed functional driving evaluation protocols. Received CAOT-BC Leadership Award in 2008. Retired in 2021 after 32 years leading practice development.
Sue
Director of Clinical Services
Occupational therapist with 30+ years experience in brain injury and driver rehabilitation. Co-developed functional driving evaluation protocol and recognized Supreme Court expert in driving ability. Contributed to provincial guidelines for assessing drivers with disabilities and published research on virtual reality driving evaluation technology.
Monita
Director of Clinical Practice
Occupational therapy graduate with expertise in vocational rehabilitation and ergonomics. Certified Work Capacity Evaluator and WCAT subject matter expert. Clinical instructor at UBC since 2017 and recipient of Clinical Faculty Appointment by UBC Faculty of Medicine in 2020.
Helen
Clinical Practice Manager
30+ years experience in home health and brain injury rehabilitation. Former Chair of COTBC Standards Committee and recognized Supreme Court expert in occupational therapy. Provides services across Lower Mainland while maintaining active roles in professional associations.
Questions
What rehabilitation services do you offer?
We provide home health, return-to-work programs, concussion management, driver rehabilitation, pain management, and specialized services for brain injury, mental health, and pediatric clients.
Who funds your rehabilitation services?
Services are funded through extended health plans, WorkSafeBC, ICBC, law firms, disability insurers, government agencies, and private payments.
Which regions do you serve?
We primarily serve Metrovancouver, Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky, Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island, and West Kootenays with over 95 healthcare professionals.
Do you offer driver rehabilitation programs?
Yes, we pioneered functional driving evaluations since 1994, offering comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation programs including vehicle modifications and adapted driving lessons.
How do I access your services?
Clients can self-refer, receive physician referrals, or be referred through funders. Contact us directly at 604-566-8457 for initial consultation and service coordination.
What makes your team qualified?
Our therapists hold Supreme Court expert designations, academic appointments, and professional leadership roles with decades of combined experience in rehabilitation specialties.