Mara Pozniak

In 2012, Mara completed her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Philippines Manila. With extensive international experience, she is licensed and in good standing with multiple regulatory bodies, including the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) in the United States, and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines.

Mara brings years of diverse clinical experience, having worked across various settings, including schools, hospitals, long-term care, community and home environments. She has supported clients with a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic injuries, cognitive impairments, chronic pain, dementia, mental health challenges, and neurodivergent conditions. Her expertise spans cognitive, psychosocial, and physical assessments, as well as rehabilitation for both adults and children.

 Mara is certified in Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs). She is also certified in the Occupational Therapy Occupational Performance Activation (OTOPA) program, which supports individuals with ADHD, PTSD, chronic pain, depression, and/or anxiety. She is currently completing certification as a Sensory Integration Practitioner through Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. Mara is passionate about neuroscience and integrates this passion into her practice to better inform how the brain's chemistry and circuitry affects a person's experience of the world and functional goals. This helps her deliver individualized, evidence-based, collaborative, person-centered care that respects each client’s unique experiences and identity.

In her free time, Mara enjoys reading, cooking, baking, singing, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends