Meet Our Team

Ann Rae was educated as a physiotherapist at Queen’s University, graduating in 1991. She missed the west and her family and moved back to the prairies, taking her first job at Calgary General Hospital. She started in a new graduate rotation position and eventually settled in neurological rehabilitation PT. This was her preferred area of practice and she had the opportunity to work in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury (SCI) and stroke rehabilitation.

In 1995, she moved to Vancouver and started work at G.F. Strong Rehab Centre on the SCI program. During her time at G.F. Strong she has provided PT for inpatient SCI rehab, Outpatient SCI and the SCI Wound Clinic care. She continues her work at G.F. Strong on Outpatient SCI and this has developed a love of creative seating intervention for persons with spinal cord injury. Ann joined Access Community Therapists in 2011 to provide PT services for the WSBC Wound Care Prevention Project for workers living with SCI. Ann also provides seating and physical therapy services for clients living with a range of movement impairments and developmental disabilities.

Ann graduated with a Masters in Education in counseling psychology in 2001. Her current work in seating and home based pressure mapping assessments combined with her physical rehabilitation work at G.F. Strong is an ideal combination. When not working, Ann enjoys forest walks with her 2 dogs and spending as much time with family and friends as possible.

Ashley graduated from the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy program in 2015 after first completing a BBA. Ashley has worked in a variety of care settings including acute care, clinic-based rehabilitation programs, and community work. She currently serves as Access’s Clinical Team Lead for Physical and Brain Injury Services. Ashley is experienced providing services under WorkSafeBC claims, legal teams, ICBC and Long Term Disability providers. Ashley also has training in Functional Capacity Evaluations and Cost of Future Care.

Ashley has over ten years of experience working with individuals who have sustained mild to severe traumatic brain injuries. She also has significant experience with musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, neurodiversity and various mental health conditions. Ashley’s clinical practice has included many years of monitoring, implementing and supervising Graduated Return to Work plans. She is trained in both physical and cognitive Job Demands Analysis. Given Ashley’s background in personal fitness and athletics, she frequently involves functional gym or pool based exercise programs. She is an approved external trainer at various community leisure centres across the Lower Mainland.

Ashley is an avid life long learner and has taken extensive additional training. Using her training, she is able to incorporate principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including CBT for Insomnia), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, In-Vivo Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and updated pain science into her practice.

In her personal life Ashley enjoys playing sports, personal fitness, exploring the outdoors and spending time with her young family.

Bev earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University in 2012.

She also received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo in 1988 and a Master of Science degree from McMaster University in 1992.

Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, her career path included research, teaching and administrative positions in both industrial and post-secondary academic settings. Inspired by her volunteer work with children and adult developmental services and her personal experience with occupational therapy services, Bev returned to McMaster University to study occupational therapy.

Upon her graduation in 2012 she received the CanChild Research Convocation Award. Bev and her family moved to British Columbia in 2012.

She is currently working with pediatric clients as well as adults with brain injuries. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, skiing at Grouse Mountain on sunny days, and reading, especially medical and rehabilitation journals.

Bonnie Nybo has worked as a nurse for over 30 years in various roles; many years were spent working in the acute ICU spine program at VGH, various outpatient clinics and in Rehabilitation at GF Strong. Bonnie received her NCA (Nurse Continence Advisor) designation in 2011 from McMaster University.

Her current role is in the outpatient programs at GF Strong as the Clinical Resource Nurse/Nurse Continence Advisor. She also works with Access on the wound prevention program for Spinal Cord injured individuals. Bonnie’s focus is on Health Maintenance for people with spinal cord injury, with a special interest in continence. On her off days you might find her chasing her two grandsons or enjoying her “happy place” on the mountain.

Brent graduated from the Physiotherapy program at UBC in 1995. He started his career working in orthopedic clinics before shifting his focus of practice to pediatrics.

Brent worked in Early Intervention Programs and School Age Therapy Programs and was the Director of Physiotherapy at The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre for 16 years.

Brent made the move to Sunny Hill Health Centre in 2021 joining the Positioning and Mobility Team. In 2022 he joined the Access Therapist team and is keen to apply his skills to provide general rehab support as well as specialized seating services for adults with developmental disabilities. When not working, Brent enjoys exploring the trails and waterways of our amazing province with his wife and his Goldendoodle, Henry.

Carolyn has been an enthusiastic practitioner of occupational therapy since graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors of Medicine in OT in 2001, preceded by a BA in Sociology from UBC. Carolyn started working with adults and seniors in a variety of acute and residential settings but has spent the majority of her career working in community home health. Since 2017, Carolyn has enjoyed working with Access and has a diverse clinical practice which includes OT service for injured worker’s providing treatment and plans to meet their return to work goals. She has a long passion of working with adults with developmental disabilities and complex rehabilitation needs to achieve their functional and mobility goals, with a focus on assessment and provision of complex and custom seating.

Carolyn is skilled at providing caregiver education, accessibility consultation and assistive technology or ergonomic assessment and provision. She is an educator for the Access Back Care Workshops and holds a leadership role in Program Management for Occupational Therapy Services at Access.

When not at work, Carolyn enjoys socializing in the outdoors and is often found walking her dog, Rosie, through the trails. She enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family, including 3 adult sons.

Cassandra has joined the Access team as a full time Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Cassandra combines her two passions to ensure her nursing practice encompasses mental health awareness, trauma informed practice, and cultural safety. Since becoming a Registered Nurse, Cassandra has gained experience in Home Health and Community settings. Cassandra believes in the holistic model of health care and enjoys meeting clients where they are in their lives and in their personal wellness journeys.

Cassandra strives to support her client’s autonomy and focuses on health promotion/illness prevention through education. Cassandra is working towards becoming a certified wound, ostomy and continence nurse and is currently enrolled in the wound, ostomy and continence program at Emory University. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, traveling, yoga, and baking.

Chelsea graduated from the UBC Master of Occupational Therapy program in 2015. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2012 at UBC. Since becoming an OT, Chelsea has gained experience in a variety of health care settings, including acute care, residential care, and rehabilitation.

She spent 3 years working at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre primarily on the Spinal Cord Injury unit, but also on the Arthritis/Neuromuscular Skeletal Unit. Through her work at GF Strong, she developed a strong interest in wheelchair seating and wound care, as well as complex discharge planning and case management. Chelsea is excited to utilize these skills in the community in her work at Access Community Therapists.

Daniela has a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and minor in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia. She joined Access Community Therapists in 2025.

Daniela supports individuals with physical, cognitive, and mental health injuries from car accidents (ICBC) and workplace incidents (WSBC) to identify and achieve meaningful and functional goals to recovery. She also works with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and caregivers to facilitate obtaining necessary, specialized, and customized equipment to support function and health.

As a life-long learner, Daniela continues to seek and attend continuing education opportunities to strengthen her knowledge to provide evidence-based, relevant, and patient-centred care. Daniela values collaboration in her practice and aims to create and foster a safe and open working relationship with her clients.