Travelling Clinics

We offer travelling occupational therapy and rheumatology clinics to Vancouver Island, Interior BC, Northern BC, Mid-Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Travelling Occupational Therapy Clinics (as of March 2023)

An occupational therapist (OT) travels to these areas once or twice a year depending on referral volumes:

Services

The occupational therapist can assist a person with arthritis who may be having difficulty managing daily activities. The therapist may help by educating patients about strategies for managing fatigue and improving sleep, using joints wisely to minimize pain or manage activities and by recommending adaptive aids. The therapist can also make custom splints or orthotics, or suggest off-the-shelf alternatives.

Learn more about the services provided by an OT by visiting the Who Do I Need to See page.

Referrals

A doctor’s referral is needed for patients who want an appointment with the Travelling Occupational Therapist. Referrals can be faxed to (604) 875-4321.

Travelling Rheumatology Clinics (as of Spring 2018)

A rheumatologist travels between two to four times a year to these areas:

Referrals

A doctor’s complete referral note along with recent lab results is required for patients who want an appointment with the Travelling Rheumatologist.

Doctors seeking more information on rheumatologist clinics and referrals please contact us at (604) 875-4012.

Fee-for-service Rheumatology Clinics (as of Spring 2018)

Fee-for-service clinics are also held in several communities throughout British Columbia. Doctors seeking more information on these clinics should contact the respective clinic coordinator. Fax numbers for sending referrals and recent lab results are provided.