(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Nicole Beauchesne, O.T. Reg. (MB)
Nicole Beauchesne, O.T. Reg. (MB), BSc (OT)
Director / Senior Occupational Therapist
Email: nicole@blockbuilding.ca
Nicole founded Block Building Therapies in 1998 and prides herself on establishing a reputable Occupational Therapy private practice with a speciality in neuro-rehabilitation, mental health services and complex medical management. She graduated in 1995 from the University of Alberta and has been practising in Manitoba since that time. Nicole is well known Canada-wide as a leading Occupational Therapist in the assessment and treatment of clients with traumatic brain injury. She also has a sub-speciality in the area of spinal cord injury rehabilitation including complex seating and mobility. Lastly, she is also referred to for clients with diverse and complex mental health challenges that preclude them from returning to work.
Nicole is bilingual in French and English services and manages her clinic team which is comprised of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers and administrative staff. She is a proud member of COTM, MSOT and CAOT and also functions as an Investigator for COTM. She has also co-chaired and is a member of the Private Practice group. She is a sessional lecturer at the University of Manitoba for the Masters Occupational Therapy Program, as well as a speaker and presenter at conferences nation-wide.
Programs Nicole has launched within her clinic include Concussion Care Community Clinic (2013), the Exposure Therapy program (2020), the Driver Anxiety Program (2021) and the Adult ADHD program (2024).
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(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Joanne van Munster
GET TO KNOW JOANNE
Joanne strives for:
Compassion for others, honesty and organization.
Training:
Joanne is an experienced Office Manager with over 40 years of administrative office experience. Joanne takes pride in making sure Block Building Therapies’ office runs smoothly and efficiently.
Fun Fact:
Joanne loves travelling and is always planning her next trip!
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Winnipeg Office
Ashlyn Bohonos, O.T. Reg. (MB)
Ashlyn strives for:
Continual growth, integrity, strong positive relationships, prioritizing a healthy mind and finding moments of joy.
Training:
Master’s of Occupational Therapy (2008) University of Manitoba. Training in vocational rehabilitation, specializing in concussion recovery, cognitive rehab., and mental health. Ashlyn is certified to provide the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) and is a BrainFX 360 administrator. Educator at the University of Manitoba for the School of Med. Rehab. Attends conferences and training workshops regularly. Special interest in working with clients who face barriers to participation in their home and work lives. Enjoys providing education to clients and their families to foster a collaborative approach to rehabilitation.
Ashlyn specializes in vocational rehabilitation, concussion recovery, cognitive rehabilitation and mental health.
Fun Fact:
Ashlyn grew up outside of the city and regularly spends time in rural Manitoba. She comes from a big family and would choose a family dinner on the farm over a night out in the city. Travel and exploring new places is a big passion and she hopes to eventually visit every province and territory in Canada
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(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Alison Rieger, O.T. Reg. (MB)
Alison strives for:
A connection between healthy body and mind, new experiences to foster personal growth, empowerment and laughter.
Training:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2010) and Master’s of Occupational Therapy (2013) at the University of Manitoba. Within Block Building Therapies, Alison provides consultation assessment and treatment services to clients with a variety of ages and abilities, including Community Assessments, Hospital Discharge Planning, facilitation of a successful Return To Work and Driving Anxiety Program. Alison is committed to lifelong professional development and regularly attends conferences and training workshops to expand her areas of knowledge and keep up to date on best practices.
Alison specializes in driving anxiety, hospital discharge planning and community assessments.
Fun Fact:
Alison loves adventures and trying new experiences, and has been a certified scuba diver since her teenage years. In her downtime, Alison loves to spend her days boating or on the beach with her three children.
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(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Tanya Neuert, O.T. Reg. (MB)
Tanya strives for:
Positive relationships and co-creation of treatment plans with clients to ensure clients are actively engaged as equal partners through the process, along with supporting people to find deeper meaning, fulfilment and balance in their life.
Training:
Master of Occupational Therapy (2012) at the University of British Columbia. Bachelor of Psychology, Honours (2008) at the University of Manitoba. Professional experience in mental health and physical and cognitive rehabilitation in the areas of traumatic brain injury (TBI), orthopedic, return to work, ergonomics and youth justice. Most recently Tanya has specialized in holistic mental health treatment, with a focus on mindfulness, reactivation and exposure therapy. She completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certification (2016) as well as a year-long Life Coaching Certification program (2018). Tanya is committed to ongoing professional development and attends conferences and training workshops regularly.
Tanya specializes in holistic mental health treatment, with a focus on mindfulness, reactivation and Exposure Therapy.
Fun Fact:
Tanya spent her time growing up between Manitoba and British Columbia and if she had a magic wand, she would wave it to combine both provinces so she could have the best of both worlds – the friendliest people in the world + the most beautiful forests and mountains all in one.
(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Dée-Ana Marion, O.T. Reg. (MB)
Dée-Ana strives for:
Growth, balance, and positive change, both personally and for those around me, including clients and their families.
Training:
Master in Occupational Therapy (2018) from the University of Manitoba. Dée-Ana has training and education in neuro rehabilitation, specifically brain injury. Certificates obtained include: Neuro Rehabilitation from Brock University; Foundations in Brain Injury Rehabilitation from CAOT; and Supporting Individuals with Challenging Behaviours (2022 workshop). Dée-Ana is currently working on increasing her training and knowledge in spinal cord injury. She is always seeking ways to improve her expertise by seeking regular workshops and education opportunities.
Dée-Ana specializes in neuro rehabilitation, specifically brain injury.
Fun Fact:
Dée-Ana loves to be active and was a student athlete for the University of Manitoba Women’s Hockey Team while completing her Undergraduate Degree. Though no longer playing competitively she continues to enjoy engaging in sports and exercise daily, including daily walks with her dog Bella. Dée-Ana also enjoys spending her time cooking and will never say no to an opportunity to go out for a good meal with friends and family.
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(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Sarah Brown, O.T. Reg. (MB)
Sarah strives for:
Strong personal and professional relationships, finding common ground amongst conflict, opportunities for continued education, and advocating for mental health education to help increase support for people in their workplaces.
Training:
Sarah graduated with a BA in psychology in 2014 and with her Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) in 2020. She specializes in mental health and provides Exposure Therapy and Behavioural Reactivation programs to clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health diagnoses. Sarah has a special interest in working with folks with trauma to help them increase their comfort zones and capacities to reclaim meaningful parts of their lives that have been obscured by trauma symptoms. Still being relatively new to the field, Sarah also enjoys getting to work in a variety of other areas when possible.
Sarah specializes in mental health and provides Exposure Therapy and Behavioural reactivation programs to clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mental health diagnoses.
Fun Fact:
Sarah love music and have enjoyed singing in bands and choirs throughout the years. Taking in live music is one of her favourite things to do, loving the way it brings very diverse people together. Some of her favourite shows have been Begonia, Coldplay, and Daughter.
(She/ Her)
Winnipeg Office
Chelsey Krepart, BHEc
GET TO KNOW CHELSEY
Chelsey strives for :
Empowering individuals and communities. Creating safe and trustworthy space for those individuals to share and strengthen their goals to their full potential.
Training:
BHEc (1997) University of Manitoba. With an interest in empowering communities, I’ve had the opportunity to live in multiple countries and have shared my training in some of the following programs: Instructed at CAHP (Centre for the Achievement of Human Potential) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Program Coordinator for an International Family Program at University of Texas at Austin, Assisted in developing and presenting the International Outreach Program at the NAFSA (Association of International Educators) Region lll Conference in Monterrey, Mexico. Engaging in multiple demographic groups, I enjoy the diversity of opportunity my education and experiences offer me in professional practice.
Fun Fact:
I enjoy the richness that travel and living globally has brought me in my life particularly in how it has shaped my love of diversity amongst individuals, sharing quality time with friends and family especially around great meals and finding how we all can find ways to connect through our shared experiences.
(He/Him)
Winnipeg Office
James Check
GET TO KNOW JAMES
James Strives for:
Empowering each of his clients to achieve their fullest potential. Allowing each person to learn and grow at their own pace in an open, supportive, judgement-free environment.
Training:
James received his diploma in Advanced Remedial Massage Therapy Bachelor in 2007. He also has secondary training in the management of Mental/Mood Disorders and Managing the Complexity of Traumatic Brain Injury symptoms. With Block Building Therapies, James focuses on providing support to clients with Traumatic Brain injuries.
Fun Fact:
In his spare time, James loves to work on his graphic designs, paintings, and illustrations. He’s also an avid fantasy reader.