Advancing success in everyday living

Advancing success in everyday living

Advancing success in everyday living

Advancing success in everyday living

Professional ~ Experienced ~ Best Practice ~ Client Centred ~ Inspired


Functional Advances Inc. Occupational Therapists have provided services to workplaces, insurance, workers compensation, Veterans Affairs, legal, Health Authorities, equipment suppliers and families throughout New Brunswick since 1999. We are dedicated to optimizing function to advance success in every day living at home and work.

Online Referral Form

Please use our on-line referral form or download the PDF version.

Functional Advantages

  • Researched and best practice intervention
  • Professional and experienced occupational therapists
  • Confidential, ethical assessment and intervention
  • Timely communication and prompt service
  • Accessible occupational therapists for employers, workplaces, clients & family members
  • Provides bilingual services throughout New Brunswick

Our Services

Occupational Therapy & Work Assessment Services

PHYSICAL HEALTH

SERVICES

An occupational therapist will assess the client’s ability to perform his/her Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including self-care tasks and instrumental ADLs taking into consideration the client’s physical and cognitive abilities and current injuries as well as his/her social and environmental resources.


  • Functional Daily Living Assessment (Home Visit) - Home Care Assessment
  • Functional Job Analysis (Job Site Analysis)
  • Return To Work Programs
  • Ergonomic Evaluation
  • Risk Factor Analysis


MENTAL HEALTH & CHRONIC PAIN REHABILITATION

In circumstances where a client has occupational performance challenges due to chronic pain, mental health conditions (depression or anxiety) and/or traumatic psychological injury either as a primary or secondary diagnosis, enhanced services to meet the specific client needs are available.


  • Graded Exposure at the Workplace
  • OT Assessment and Intervention for Functional Restoration/ Activation
  • Worksite Reintegration
  • Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)


OTHER SPECIALIZED

SERVICES

An occupational therapist will administer the appropriate functional, cognitive and perceptual assessments as well as discuss the client’s goals and needs to function in his/her environment.


  • Individualized Wheelchair Prescription
  • Cognitive/Perceptual Therapy and Compensatory Strategies
  • Workplace/ Business Accessibility Analysis & Modification
  • Occupational Therapy Consultation



Meet Our Team

Every member of our board of directors is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society. 

Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.

Marla Scichilone

Owner/Occupational Therapist

Danielle Boyle

Occupational Therapist

Janelle Sears

Occupational Therapist

Marie Belle McKinnon

Occupational Therapist

Mikayla Donovan

Occupational Therapist

Sarah Cross

Office Manager

Address:

21 Gaelic Dr. Saint John NB E2M 5S7


Phone: 506 650 0102

Fax: 506 214 0204

Email: admin@functionaladvances.com


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