OUR TEAM
Adrienne Woolf
Occupational Therapist, Children and Families
Adrienne works with preschool and school-aged children and tailors each program to the child. Her sessions are engaging and fun, using activities chosen to build foundational skills.
About Adrienne
Adrienne Woolf is an occupational therapist in Ottawa who works with children and their families. She trained at St Loye's School of Occupational Therapy in Exeter, England, graduating in 1991, and is registered to practise occupational therapy in Ontario.
Before moving to Canada from England, Adrienne worked mainly as a community-based occupational therapist with adults. In recent years she has specialized in paediatrics, seeing children at home, in clinics, and in community centres and churches.
Adrienne considers it a privilege to work with children and their families to achieve everyday goals, with programs designed to fit around busy family life.
Adrienne joined the Ottawa Occupational Therapy team in 2021.
Courses and workshops
- Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy, St Loye's School of Occupational Therapy in Exeter
- Ontario Brain Injury Association Brain Basics
- Becoming a Behavioural Detective with Kim Barthel
- Introduction to Trans-Inclusive Healthcare
- Integrated Listening Systems - Safe and Sound Protocol
- Visual Perception in the Classroom
- Developing Cognitive Skills Through Play
- Therapeutic Strategies to Enhance Child and Family-Centred Communication
- Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through the Parent-Child Relationship
Why she loves her work
When asked what makes her work fulfilling, Adrienne says: "Having an opportunity to make a difference in a child's life through play makes for a great workday!"
Outside of work
In her personal time, Adrienne enjoys board games and movie nights with family and friends, and hiking, camping and canoeing. Her hobbies include jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, baking, nature photography, and a cup of tea with a good book.