About Self-Made Rehab
Self-Made Rehab is the brainchild of Rowan Cancelliere, an occupational therapist who believes in empowering clients to take control of their rehab journeys and live life to the fullest. We offer a wide range of services for people of all ages in Toronto.
Who We Are
Rowan Cancelliere, BA(Hons.), MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Owner, Occupational Therapist
Rowan (they/them) is an occupational therapist certified to practice in the province of Ontario. A University of Toronto graduate, they have been practising in community and hospital settings since 2019. They specialize in providing care to members of the transgender community, particularly in the areas of system navigation, gender-affirming surgery rehabilitation, return to work, and activities of daily living. They are also a certified authorizer for communication & writing aids under the Assistive Devices Program of Ontario.
“I started Self-Made Rehab because I was frustrated with the limitations of the current healthcare system. So many clients I encountered, especially those who experience systemic marginalization(s), felt powerless and like they didn’t matter. They felt like they had no control over their life, and experienced healthcare as a contributor to that problem, rather than a solution. It made me feel the same way as a provider. I wanted to create a space where clients and providers could empower each other. A place where there was room for self-determination at every step, for every person involved in an individual’s unique, complex life story.”
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Self-Made Rehab exists to empower people in Toronto to access “whole person” occupational therapy services. Our mission is to enable our clients to take charge of their own journeys and achieve their rehabilitation goals on their own terms.
Vision
We at Self-Made Rehab envision a world where everyone is able to achieve their full potential and live a full, rich life as they define it. We envision occupational therapy services that put self-determination first. The services we strive to create are those where we respect a person’s realities as much as their goals. In short? We want to create an environment that meets our clients where they’re at, so that they can have the support they need to go where they want.
Values
At Self-Made Rehab, we pride ourselves in upholding the values of:
Empowerment: Providing as many opportunities to the client as possible to be an active participant in their care.
Holism: Seeing the “whole person” and honouring the complexities of people’s lives and stories.
Accessibility: Working with people to ensure they can access occupational therapy services on their terms, in a way that works best for them.
Professionalism: Making full use of our clinical expertise and providing care that complies with all guidelines and rules set by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, as well as all laws regulating healthcare privacy and patient rights in the province of Ontario.
Your Journey is What You Make It
Our staff is here to help you along the way.