Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the type and complexity of the limitations impacting the individual’s functioning, testing takes place in a clinic setting, the client’s home and community, or a combination of environments.

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Clinic assessments take place in Vancouver, BC.

Home-based assessment available across Canada.

The individual is directly observed participating in home or work-related activities. Tests are chosen that are evidence-based and have real-world applicability. 

Depending on the individual’s diagnosis and reported limitations, testing may focus on assessing: physical factors and activity tolerance for daily activity or work activity, functional cognition, and/or psychosocial factors which are impeding function. 

Cognitive skills required to carry out work and daily activities such as the ability to concentrate on activities, multi-task at home or work, navigate busy environments, maintain productivity requirements at work, or plan and carry out one’s daily schedule efficiently. 

Psychological factors influencing the ability to carry out work or daily life activities within the individual’s social context. This also includes assessing the individual’s ability to adapt to and cope with pain in their daily life.

Jodi is equipped with the following certifications:

• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)

• Certified Work/Functional Capacity Evaluator (CWCE)

• Certified AMPS (Activities of Daily Living) Evaluator

• EPIC Certified Lift Capacity Evaluator

• Blankenship Certified FCE Evaluator

• Brain injury

• Spinal injuries

• Orthopedic injuries

• Amputations

• Chronic pain

• Psychiatric disorders

• Aging care

Pain is assessed through the observation of the impact of pain on the ability to carry out functional activities.

Physical functions assessed include movement, strength, postures, pain tolerance, and fatigue.