Grace Perry
Provisional Occupational Therapist
Discipline
Provisional Occupational Therapist
Credentials
Master of Occupational Therapy- Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours)- Dalhousie University
Certificate in Disability Management- Dalhousie University
Regulatory College / Licence
Provisional Occupational Therapist — Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR)
Areas of Focus
Functional independence
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
2SLGBTQIA+-affirming care
Home and community participation
Home safety and environmental assessment
Adaptive equipment
Disability management
Functional capacity assessment
Child development and participation
Client-centred goal setting
Environmental modification
Populations Served
Children and adolescents
Adults
Older adults and seniors
Neurodivergent individuals
2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
Individuals recovering from illness or injury
Individuals working toward greater independence in daily activities
Individuals experiencing mental health challenges that affect everyday functioning
Individuals requiring support with home and community participation
Languages
🇨🇦 English
About Grace
Grace Perry is a Provisional Occupational Therapist with a background in kinesiology, disability management, rehabilitation, mental health, and supporting independence in everyday life. She completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University after earning an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Certificate in Disability Management.
Grace's clinical experience has given her a strong foundation in helping people participate more safely, confidently, and independently in the activities that matter to them. Her rehabilitation experience has included assessment of self-care, activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living, as well as home assessment, discharge planning, adaptive equipment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Her mental health experience has strengthened her understanding of the relationship between mental health and everyday functioning. Grace has supported adults experiencing complex mental health needs with employment planning, recovery and relapse-prevention planning, group programming, sensory and interoception strategies, and practical daily living activities such as cooking, grocery planning, and establishing supportive home routines.
Grace's education in Disability Management adds another perspective to her Occupational Therapy practice. Her training includes workplace accommodation, injury prevention, return-to-work planning, and developing safe and sustainable strategies for participating in employment.
She brings a particularly practical problem-solving approach to Occupational Therapy. Before entering the profession, Grace worked in hands-on environments including boat building, construction, repairs, and building maintenance. These experiences strengthened her ability to look closely at how a person, task, and physical environment interact and to find practical ways of making activities safer, easier, or more accessible.
Grace values collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centred care. Rather than beginning with what someone cannot do, she works to understand what matters to the person, what they would like to accomplish, and what may be getting in the way. Together, they can then explore strategies, environmental changes, equipment, skills, or routines that support greater participation in everyday life.
As a neurodivergent and queer clinician, Grace brings lived experience to her commitment to neurodivergent-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+-affirming care. She recognizes that shared identities do not mean shared experiences, but understands how meaningful it can be to access care in a space where aspects of your identity do not need to be explained, minimized, or treated as something to change. Grace aims to create a therapeutic environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves while working toward goals that are meaningful to them.
She has a particular interest in neurodivergent-affirming Occupational Therapy, sensory processing, interoception, complex needs, and helping individuals develop strategies that work with their strengths and support meaningful participation. Grace is continuing to develop her paediatric practice while drawing on her experience in rehabilitation, mental health, disability management, and functional independence.
For Grace, Occupational Therapy is ultimately about helping people find practical ways to participate in the activities and roles that are important to them.
Advanced Training & Certifications
Grace has completed additional training related to cognitive assessment, functional capacity evaluation, disability management, and emergency response.
Certifications & Specialized Training
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) training and certification
Metriks Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
Certificate in Disability Management- Dalhousie University
First Aid, CPR-C and AED
Clinical & Professional Experience
Grace's Occupational Therapy training and professional background include experience across rehabilitation, long-term care, mental health, hospital, and community environments.
Research & Academic Experience
Grace's undergraduate research explored human-automation interaction, including how self-confidence can influence a person's reliance on automated systems.
Her academic achievements include recognition on the Dalhousie University Dean's List, along with several awards and bursaries during her studies.
Accessing Services
Grace provides Occupational Therapy through Allied Therapy for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families.
Her broad background may be particularly helpful for individuals whose needs cross traditional service categories, including people navigating mental health alongside daily functioning, sensory needs, home accessibility, or independence.
Grace provides:
In-person services at Allied Therapy's Bedford clinic
Community-based services in the Halifax area
Virtual Occupational Therapy support across Nova Scotia
Insurance & Benefits
Occupational Therapy services may be eligible for reimbursement through private health and employer benefit plans, including plans administered by providers such as Blue Cross.
Coverage varies by individual plan. Clients should confirm Occupational Therapy coverage and applicable requirements with their insurer or benefits provider.
Book with Grace
If you're looking for support with daily functioning, sensory processing, independence, mental health and participation, rehabilitation, home accessibility, or return-to-work goals, Grace can help you explore an appropriate next step.
Book an Occupational Therapy session with Grace through Allied Therapy.
Not sure whether Occupational Therapy is the right place to start?
Contact Allied Therapy and our team can help you determine an appropriate next step.