Joanne Smith
March 20, 2021NINA BERARDI
Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
BHSc., MScOT, Reg. OT (BC), CHT
Nina studied at the University of Western Ontario where she graduated with an Honors Bachelor in Health Sciences and a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Upon graduating, Nina worked in both private and public settings, where she treated a wide range of upper extremity conditions spanning from mild sprains and repetitive strain to complex post-operative injuries. She completed her Hand Therapy Certification in 2018.
Currently, Nina also sees patients in the hand therapy departments at Vancouver General Hospital and Richmond Hospital.
As a member of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists, Nina is passionate about evidence-based practice and frequently attends conferences to ensure her patients are treated with current literature in mind. She has a special interest in helping patients recover from workplace injuries and facilitating a successful return to work and to meaningful occupations.
In her spare time, Nina can be found skiing, hiking, cooking, reading, or doing yoga.
