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CARE Team
Amanda's Background
I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to our community! I’m a down-to-earth, authentic, and genuine person who is also a skilled, informed, and passionate therapist. I am 2 years post-covid and am a Long-Hauler myself.
I help people who feel stuck in some areas of their lives. There are many different ways that we can get stuck. Maybe it is a behaviour that you are having a hard time changing. Maybe it is an emotional state you can’t get rid of. Or perhaps you have Long-Covid like me and want to talk to someone who understands.
What I do is help people get unstuck. I work with adults to help you regain movement and freedom. My goal is for you to have less frustration, less anxiety, and less depression. Together we can make space for more joy, greater closeness with others, and develop a deep sense of meaning and purpose beyond being a Long-Hauler.
Apurawa's Background
I am a registered Physical Therapist with over a decade in human function, movement, and maximizing physical potential. My expertise includes identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of prevention, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation.
I use physical and mental approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological, and social well-being, taking into account variations in health status.
I am passionate about motivating patients to reach their fitness goals.
Ash's Background
Ash is an Adult Nurse Practitioner registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. She graduated with a Master of Nursing from the University of Toronto in 2017, where she has since been an Adjunct Lecturer. Her previous 14-year clinical background includes critical care, cardiology/cardiac surgery, oncology, urgent care, and telemedicine.
Post-COVID Experience
Ash has a unique understanding of Long COVID as both the patient and the provider, after developing Long COVID following two COVID-19 infections. Due to this experience, Ash is passionate about ensuring people with Long COVID receive the work-up and supportive care they need to cope with the debilitating nature of this condition. While there is no current cure for Long COVID, Ash’s goal is to improve her patients’ quality of life. Ash is based out of Toronto, Ontario and while most of her hobbies before Long COVID were activity-based, Ash now enjoys abstract art, music, and spending time with her dogs.
Bee's Background
After completing her Honours Bachelor of Science, Bee embarked on a 12-year progressive marketing journey, working with brands as diverse as the University of Ottawa, Haygain, and Elanco Pharmaceuticals as well as running her own design and marketing agency for seven years.
Bee is a subject matter expert in online direct marketing, branding, SEO, social engagement, and campaign management. She was previously the Vice President of Global Marketing at Haygain, achieving over 90% increase in e-commerce sales in 2021.
Bee has spent time in both the not-for-profit and for-profit industries, and enjoys building highly engaging communities for brands of any size.
Daphne VijayakumarRegistered Nurse |
Daphne 's Background
I joined Rapid Test and Trace in 2022 and have since taken onto various roles within the company. I am passionate about staying up-to-date with medical research related to Long COVID. Making sure that Long COVID sufferers have the resources to navigate the healthcare system and get the help they need is of utmost importance.
Helen's Background
Helen is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and fitness enthusiast. She is passionate about helping others to improve their health and reach their body composition goals by making healthy, sustainable changes to their diet and habits. Her private practice, Diet Redefined, is focused on weight loss, though she services other areas of nutrition as well.
Karen's Background
Karen Chien Rodriguez is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Social Work. She worked primarily in Southern California in Non-Profit Organizations, Government and Private Companies providing Individual Therapy, Counseling, Training, Consulting, Grant Writing, Program Development, Evaluation, and Coordination. Her work includes services from early childhood to older adults and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. She is bilingual in Filipino and has a working conversational knowledge of Spanish. Karen has over 15 years of professional experience working with small communities, large corporate companies, public elementary/high schools Universities, and Public/Private Medical settings. She is adept in navigating complex medical systems and government agencies such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, Disability, Social Security, Private Insurance, Social Service Agencies, and Housing Authorities.
Maya's Background
I am passionate about supporting people of all ages to gain independence, confidence and overall well-being through engagement in meaningful activities. I believe that a client and family-centered approach is important to building a solid therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and creates successes.
As an occupational therapist, I have experience working in acute care with a range of populations and conditions including neurology, orthopedics, cognitive impairment, geriatrics and general medicine. I also have experience supporting families and children in preschools, clinics, the home, and more through virtual therapy. Currently, I work in private practice, supporting both adults and children through virtual therapy.
My passion for finding creative solutions to support people’s well-being has led me to explore the intersection of occupational therapy and holistic practices. I am passionate about learning how to implement integrative & complementary health practices such as mindfulness, breathwork, and yoga to promote healing and well-being.
When I am not working, I enjoy snowboarding, playing music, travelling, volunteering with animals, and spending time with my family.
Shadey GrantVirtual Team Lead & registered Nurse |
Shadey's Background
Shadey Grant is a passionate and dedicated Nurse with experience in various medical settings, such as Community Health, Emergency Medicine, and Palliative/Oncology care.
Her work ethic has been recognized as diligent, compassionate, determined, and committed to providing patient-centred care. Upon achieving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Shadey sought to contribute and better the health of society. By leading and supporting her fellow staff members, she has prompted utmost care.
Shadey is a life-long learner and continues to expand her knowledge through attending seminars and workshops. She began her time with Rapid Test and Trace as a live agent and was successfully elevated to team lead. She is excited to grow with the company and innovate within administrative healthcare.
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Amanda's Background
I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to our community! I’m a down-to-earth, authentic, and genuine person who is also a skilled, informed, and passionate therapist. I am 2 years post-covid and am a Long-Hauler myself.
I help people who feel stuck in some areas of their lives. There are many different ways that we can get stuck. Maybe it is a behaviour that you are having a hard time changing. Maybe it is an emotional state you can’t get rid of. Or perhaps you have Long-Covid like me and want to talk to someone who understands.
What I do is help people get unstuck. I work with adults to help you regain movement and freedom. My goal is for you to have less frustration, less anxiety, and less depression. Together we can make space for more joy, greater closeness with others, and develop a deep sense of meaning and purpose beyond being a Long-Hauler.
Apurawa's Background
I am a registered Physical Therapist with over a decade in human function, movement, and maximizing physical potential. My expertise includes identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of prevention, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation.
I use physical and mental approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological, and social well-being, taking into account variations in health status.
I am passionate about motivating patients to reach their fitness goals.
Ash's Background
Ash is an Adult Nurse Practitioner registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. She graduated with a Master of Nursing from the University of Toronto in 2017, where she has since been an Adjunct Lecturer. Her previous 14-year clinical background includes critical care, cardiology/cardiac surgery, oncology, urgent care, and telemedicine.
Post-COVID Experience
Ash has a unique understanding of Long COVID as both the patient and the provider, after developing Long COVID following two COVID-19 infections. Due to this experience, Ash is passionate about ensuring people with Long COVID receive the work-up and supportive care they need to cope with the debilitating nature of this condition. While there is no current cure for Long COVID, Ash’s goal is to improve her patients’ quality of life. Ash is based out of Toronto, Ontario and while most of her hobbies before Long COVID were activity-based, Ash now enjoys abstract art, music, and spending time with her dogs.
Helen's Background
Helen is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and fitness enthusiast. She is passionate about helping others to improve their health and reach their body composition goals by making healthy, sustainable changes to their diet and habits. Her private practice, Diet Redefined, is focused on weight loss, though she services other areas of nutrition as well.
Karen's Background
Karen Chien Rodriguez is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Social Work. She worked primarily in Southern California in Non-Profit Organizations, Government and Private Companies providing Individual Therapy, Counseling, Training, Consulting, Grant Writing, Program Development, Evaluation, and Coordination. Her work includes services from early childhood to older adults and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. She is bilingual in Filipino and has a working conversational knowledge of Spanish. Karen has over 15 years of professional experience working with small communities, large corporate companies, public elementary/high schools Universities, and Public/Private Medical settings. She is adept in navigating complex medical systems and government agencies such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, Disability, Social Security, Private Insurance, Social Service Agencies, and Housing Authorities.
Maya's Background
I am passionate about supporting people of all ages to gain independence, confidence and overall well-being through engagement in meaningful activities. I believe that a client and family-centered approach is important to building a solid therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and creates successes.
As an occupational therapist, I have experience working in acute care with a range of populations and conditions including neurology, orthopedics, cognitive impairment, geriatrics and general medicine. I also have experience supporting families and children in preschools, clinics, the home, and more through virtual therapy. Currently, I work in private practice, supporting both adults and children through virtual therapy.
My passion for finding creative solutions to support people’s well-being has led me to explore the intersection of occupational therapy and holistic practices. I am passionate about learning how to implement integrative & complementary health practices such as mindfulness, breathwork, and yoga to promote healing and well-being.
When I am not working, I enjoy snowboarding, playing music, travelling, volunteering with animals, and spending time with my family.
Shadey GrantVirtual Team Lead & registered Nurse |
Shadey's Background
Shadey Grant is a passionate and dedicated Nurse with experience in various medical settings, such as Community Health, Emergency Medicine, and Palliative/Oncology care.
Her work ethic has been recognized as diligent, compassionate, determined, and committed to providing patient-centred care. Upon achieving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Shadey sought to contribute and better the health of society. By leading and supporting her fellow staff members, she has prompted utmost care.
Shadey is a life-long learner and continues to expand her knowledge through attending seminars and workshops. She began her time with Rapid Test and Trace as a live agent and was successfully elevated to team lead. She is excited to grow with the company and innovate within administrative healthcare.