Edmonton, Alberta based Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Focused on Helping You Return to What Matters
I support individuals navigating chronic pain, mental health challenges, executive functioning difficulties, fatigue, injury recovery, aging in place, and life transitions through practical, evidence-based rehabilitation.
My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and focused on helping people create sustainable routines, improve participation in daily activities, and reconnect with what matters most to them.
I’m Diana van der Stoel, an Occupational Therapist dedicated to helping people rebuild function, confidence, and meaningful daily life.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Fatigue Management (Packer Method)
- Adult Behavioural Management
- Ergonomic Assessments
- In-Home Safety Assessments & Mobility Aid Prescription
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Areas of Additional Training
about DIANA
Approach
My approach is rooted in the belief that meaningful progress happens when rehabilitation is collaborative, realistic, and personalized. I understand that health, function, and wellbeing are deeply connected to everyday life, and I focus on helping individuals identify their strengths, better understand their patterns and barriers, and develop practical strategies that feel sustainable in the real world.
By translating rehabilitation into meaningful daily routines, environments, and activities, I help clients move away from cycles of overwhelm and toward greater function, independence, participation, and long-term wellbeing.
Services
- Rebuilding Daily Routines
- Managing Pain & Fatigue
- Improving Activity Tolerance
- Executive Functioning Support
- Home Safety & Aging in Place
- Emotional Wellbeing & Burnout
- Navigating Life Transitions
- Returning to Meaningful Activities
