Alyssa Barrie, OT, IBCLC

After graduating from OT school (UBC, 2005), Alyssa obtained a Masters’s Degree in Rehabilitation (UBC, 2008).  She has extensive experience as an OT in pediatric feeding and interventions for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.  She is an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, a trained perinatal mental health provider, and an NDC-accredited practitioner.  She is a keen life-long learner engaging in ongoing professional development.  She has presented at national and international conferences on the role of occupational therapy in perinatal health and lactation consulting. She has contributed to published literature and student learning in the OT role in maternal health during matrescence.

Alyssa recognizes that parents navigate shifts in roles and occupations and may face unexpected changes to their well-being during this transition and life stage. How you feel while doing your daily occupations matters. She believes new parents thrive with connection, community and practical hands-on assistance. Needing help during this stage of life is expected; it doesn’t mean you are failing as a parent. It’s about getting the support you need when it gets tough and acknowledging that all parents are learning as we go. You do not need to do this alone; by reaching out to others and resources, you can discover strategies to experiment with for you and your family to live well.

Alyssa's passion for offering occupational therapy services for parents and children is palpable. She is dedicated to helping families overcome various challenges, including feeding difficulties, mental health issues, executive functioning, and difficulty participating in their chosen occupations.

Alyssa is an active youth sports volunteer. With three kids at home, she does a lot of chauffeuring around the North Shore, and therefore, she thoroughly enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and her family.

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