Mandeep was born and raised in Burnaby, BC, and completed his Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree at Simon Fraser University, honours with distinction. He later left his hometown to complete his Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, before moving back to practice as a community occupational therapist in BC.

 

For Mandeep, occupational therapy is the means by which he is able to combine his core values into his professional work. With a focus on enabling individuals, the work of occupational therapy aligns with the value he places on helping others to adapt and thrive in the face of change, and affords him the opportunity to help make a tangible positive impact on the lives of others. He respects the individualities of everyone and values working synergistically with patients/clients, insurers, law firms, and other healthcare professionals alike, as he strives towards client-centered outcomes.

 

Mandeep values continuing education and professional development, and has completed additional training in the field of ergonomics, mental health and well-being, concussion management, cognitive behavioural therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and chronic pain. Mandeep works predominantly in the motor vehicle accident (MVA) and workplace injury sectors, and is always keen to participate in courses to better equip himself to treat these populations.

 

When Mandeep isn’t working, you can find him enjoying the outdoors hiking, trail-walking, snowboarding, skiing, or lazing in a park/beach. He also enjoys staying active by playing ice hockey and volleyball, and has recently picked up a new challenge in learning Punjabi.