OUR CONSULTANTS

Elaine Huzel BMR (OT)
Clinic Director/Occupational Therapist

Elaine has over 16 years of experience as an occupational therapist in both public and private sectors. She has designed and provided rehabilitation assessments and programs for individuals experiencing a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and mental health disorders, resulting in versatile analytical and clinical skills. Elaine’s experience at the Rehabilitation Hospital, working with survivors of stroke, brain injury, and other neurological diseases, fostered a special interest in the unique challenges faced by these individuals. Her work as a staff therapist and clinical coordinator at a large, multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic for several years developed expertise in vocational rehabilitation, ergonomics, functional capacity evaluation, work hardening, injury prevention services, and post-surgical hand rehabilitation. After entering work in the private sector in 1994, Elaine found the diversity of this practice, combined with the need for creativity and innovation, a match with her interests and skills. This inspired her to establish Work-Able Solutions in 1998. Her diverse clinical and case management experience, combined with her dynamic approach, has earned Elaine a well-deserved reputation as a highly skilled and professional occupational therapist.



Leslie Johnson Msc, Bsc (OT)
Associate Occupational Therapist

Leslie has worked as an occupational therapist for 24 years in both the public and private sector. She has designed and implemented rehabilitation and injury prevention services in industrial, hospital, and home/community settings, for individuals experiencing a wide range of medical conditions. As the clinical coordinator at a large rehabilitation clinic offering multidisciplinary services, Leslie developed excellent team communication and case management skills. Leslie currently shares her experience and interest in occupational analysis and work related rehabilitation services with occupational therapy students as a part time faculty member at the University of Manitoba, School of Medical Rehabilitation. Leslie has been awarded grants to complete a number of research projects, and has been invited to present the findings at local and national organizations. She earned her Master of Science degree in 2008; her research thesis project explored the effectiveness of office ergonomics education. She has written several publications in peer reviewed journals. Leslie’s extensive and diverse clinical and management experience, combined with her creativity and commitment to education and research, make her a highly sought-after occupational therapist.





All of our occupational therapists are registered and licensed by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba, and are members of the Manitoban and Canadian Occupational Therapy associations.