Mission Statement
To be a leader in community-based rehabilitation services in the Province of British Columbia.
Vision Statement
We provide hope by supporting clients in their recovery path. We strive for excellence in care to optimize health outcomes by adopting the best evidence-based practice and using client-centred approaches to form a solid therapeutic alliance with the aim of restoring optimal function.
About Sahara Rehab
Our diverse team of therapists is made up of hard-working professionals, dedicated to helping you reach your rehabilitation goals.
Our registered occupational therapists, physiotherapists, clinical counsellors, and kinesiologists collaborate with you throughout your recovery journey.
We provide services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Farsi, Urdu, French, and Spanish.
We specialize in the assessment, treatment, and management of children, adults, and older adults for a variety of conditions including:
Musculoskeletal injury
Neurological injuries such as concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or a spinal cord injury
Sensory motor disorders
Developmental disability
Mental health conditions
“Creative rehab intervention that achieves success in functionality.”
About Our Founder
Sulekha Arora
Clinical Director and Occupational Therapist
B.Sc (Hons) OT, Reg. OT (BC)
Welcome to Sahara Rehab!
I hope that our team of practitioners will have the opportunity to help you meet your goals of rehabilitation and recovery.
I had the privilege of completing my degree at Oxford Brookes University in the UK, which provided me with extensive opportunities to work in several countries, including the UK, Botswana, and Canada. The skills that I have learned, as well as, being able to understand different cultures and religions, have allowed me to adopt a holistic approach in my practice. I founded Sahara Rehab in 2010 with the goal of helping people get better following traumatic events in their lives.
I am passionate about helping people and really take pride in supporting my rehabilitation team. I strive towards constant learning and development as a professional but am highly aware of the importance of personal and professional reflection to ensure that I can provide optimal support to my clients.
Over the years I have completed various workshops to increase my skill set in the areas of TBI and Concussion Management, as well as chronic conditions and disability management. I use AMPS as a core OT assessment but have developed skills with an increased focus on mental health, recognizing this as a growing need in our society. I have completed training in PGAP, CBT, Anxiety and Stress management, Motivational Interviewing, and more recently a workshop in Trauma and Impact on Occupational Performance.
To restore balance in my own life, I love to travel and explore different countries and cultures. I practice yoga, meditation, and Reiki. I love to be creative in the kitchen and walk my dog, which helps to ground me.
As an OT and an individual, I believe in the value of engagement in occupation, which is fundamental to our profession.
Locations That We Serve
Telehealth Services
More recently, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are successfully conducting telehealth services with our clients, and are available to provide in-person therapy for those clients who are most in need on a case by case basis.
In-Person Therapy
Our team of rehabilitation practitioners comes to you. We see clients in their homes, workplaces, and community centres. We currently serve the Metro Vancouver area that includes; Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam.
We also serve the Fraser Valley, including Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, and Abbotsford.
Languages That We Speak
Our diverse team of Occupational Therapists, Kinesiologists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Assistants, and Clinical Councillors are bilingual and fluent in the following languages; Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Spanish, and French.
We can therefore meet any rehabilitation language need that you require.
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