Hand Therapy - Physiotherapy

If you have an acute/recent injury or surgery and require an appointment sooner than what is shown as available, please call any of our locations for assistance. Schedules are regularly changed to enable priority or urgent cases to get an appointment in a timely manner. Hand Therapy provided by our physiotherapists involve care for injuries and conditions of the upper arm, elbow, wrist, ha... Read More

If you have an acute/recent injury or surgery and require an appointment sooner than what is shown as available, please call any of our locations for assistance. Schedules are regularly changed to enable priority or urgent cases to get an appointment in a timely manner.

Hand Therapy provided by our physiotherapists involve care for injuries and conditions of the upper arm, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers. Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) are experienced Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who have at least three years and greater than 4000 hours of experience in Hand Therapy specifically and completely a CHT examination. All of our therapists have a special interest in working with the upper extremities and are a CHT or are working towards their CHT under mentorship.
Whether you have had surgery, a repetitive strain injury, arthritis, acute injury or chronic injury/condition related to the hand or arm, we are happy to assess, treat, and create a tailored plan to help you in your recovery. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals!


Hand Therapy - Occupational Therapy

**Please note, while our OT's are fabulous therapists there are limitations with some insurance companies when it comes to billing and we want to ensure you are able to utilize your benefits. Unfortunately at this time, if your plan does allow Occupational Therapy coverage, we are unable to direct bill at this time.** If you have an acute/recent injury or surgery and require an appointment ... Read More

**Please note, while our OT's are fabulous therapists there are limitations with some insurance companies when it comes to billing and we want to ensure you are able to utilize your benefits. Unfortunately at this time, if your plan does allow Occupational Therapy coverage, we are unable to direct bill at this time.**

If you have an acute/recent injury or surgery and require an appointment sooner than what is shown as available, please call any of our locations for assistance. Schedules are regularly changed to enable priority or urgent cases to get an appointment in a timely manner.

Hand Therapy provided by our Occupational Therapists involve care for injuries and conditions of the upper arm, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers. Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) are experienced Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists who have at least three years and greater than 4000 hours of experience in Hand Therapy specifically and completely a CHT examination. All of our OT's have a special interest in working with the upper extremities and are a CHT or are working towards their CHT under mentorship.

Whether you have had surgery, a repetitive strain injury, arthritis, acute injury or chronic injury/condition related to the hand or arm, we are happy to assess, treat, and create a tailored plan to help you in your recovery. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals!

Kalpit holds a Master of Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation from India (2013). Having dedicated years to serving patients in India, he later pursued a degree in Health Care Management from Cape Breton University upon immigrating to Canada.

Currently contributing his expertise at IHTC, Kalpit adopts a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual.

Beyond his professional commitments, he finds joy in watching movies, driving, and engaging in invigorating workouts during his leisure time.

Kalpit holds a Master of Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation from India (2013). Having dedicated year... Read More

Kristen completed her Occupational Therapy, Master of Rehab Sciences degree at the University of Alberta. She found she loved working in the field of Hand Therapy and joined our team after relocating from London, Ontario, where she worked in Hand Therapy for the last 5 years. She has also worked in Kitchener and Edmonton in Hand Therapy previously.

She fell in love with Vancouver Island when visiting friends and family and decided to take the giant leap of faith to move across Canada so she could enjoy our island scenery and take advantage of being outdoors more.

When Kristen is not out and about exploring the west coast, she loves travelling, cooking and pottery.

Kristen completed her Occupational Therapy, Master of Rehab Sciences degree at the University of ... Read More

Kamal completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Bombay, India. After working for several years as an OT in Mumbai, Connecticut and Ithaca, NY; Kamal moved with her family to Victoria in 2008 and was presented with an opportunity to work at IHTC in 2009. She received her Certification in Hand Therapy in 2010.

Working at IHTC gives Kamal great satisfaction in seeing her client’s improve and return to their daily activities. She has met some very nice people and loves working with a very co-operative and easy-going group of colleagues.

When not at work, Kamal spends most of her spring and summer days in her garden. She also enjoys cooking, reading and going for walks. Victoria is a lovely place to call home where Kamal can enjoy nature all year round!

Kamal completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Bombay, India. After ... Read More

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