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Specialty Seating

Assessment, prescription, and customization of power and manual wheelchair and seating systems for functional and mobility needs.

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Individualized assessment & prescription of Custom Seating Systems; including power & manual wheelchairs, and seating components to assist clients improve their comfort, posture and ability to perform daily activities.

Services Offered:


  • Individualized specialized seating and mobility assessment


  • prescription of manual & power wheelchairs & seating systems for paediatric and/or adult clients


  • customization of wheelchair & seating components


  • custom moulding & design of complex custom moulded seating systems


  • pressure mapping evaluation


  • client & caregiver education & training
  • ongoing follow-up


  • administrative & funding process support



  • clinic and/or in-home service provision with outreach to all of southern NB


Our Process:


  • Patient obtains a written referral which is to be forwarded to our office;

  • Patient contacts our office at 648-6150 to send out pre-assessment questionnaire (if applicable to be completed by their Occupational Therapist);

  • Once a completed questionnaire is received by our office, the patient will be contacted to set the initial assessment appointment;

  • Upon completion of assessment, the OT will prepare a report and funding will be requested from appropriate sources;

  • Once funding for the equipment is confirmed the equipment will be ordered through our office;


  • Delivery of equipment to our facility may take up to 8 weeks.;


  • Once equipment arrives it is adjusted and/or customized to meet predetermined needs;

  • The Patient will be contacted to schedule a fitting appointment where the equipment will be adjusted to achieve an ideal fit.  The client will be provided with instructions & training on the use and care of the equipment;


  • Follow-up will be provided to the client, as required, for the life of the equipment.


(please note that this process generally takes 12-14 weeks to complete)

Specialty Seating Team

Lisa Johnston , OT Reg. (NB) 

B.Sc. (Psych), B.Sc. (OT)

Occupational Therapist

Chris Allen 

Seating Technician

Anna Caulfield, OT Reg. (NB)

B.Sc.(Kin) M.Sc. (OT) Occupational Therapist

Occupational

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