Our Name

Living in the Lower Mainland, we have our fair share of rain in the year and my experience has been that most kids generally don't care too much about it, while we as adults let it get us down more easily.

As a parent with outdoor-loving kids that crave the regulation many outdoor activities provide, I've had to try and embrace the rainy days and see the potential - perhaps even the joy and opportunity in them.

In a metaphorical sense, Embrace The Rain is really about allowing the difficult times or challenges we encounter in life to shape us and our kids, and ultimately to make our families stronger.

ETR is about coming alongside children and parents and being their support or umbrella that makes it possible for them to truly Embrace The Rain.

Our Core Values

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    Connection

    Human connection is the foundation of effective therapy. We all have inherent value, and deserve to be seen and heard with an openness to understanding other’s unique experience of the world. We know that connection to nature promotes physical and mental wellbeing, which is ideal for learning and therapy.

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    Creativity

    We believe creativity thrives when structure and routine are balanced with open-ended play opportunities that encourage problem solving, teamwork, responsibility and imagination!

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    Confidence

    We provide opportunities for your child to build confidence in motor and visual skills, problem solving, social skills and self regulation. Equally as important is equipping parents with the information and skills they need to parent, support, and advocate for their child(ren).

Our Team

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    Chelsey Murdock

    Founder, Occupational Therapist

    Wife | Mama | Foodie | Family Dance Party Enthusiast

    Passionate about: Making therapy fun through play! Teaching parents and educators with humility, understanding our sensory systems and helping kids not be afraid of food.

    As a kid I wanted to be: Dancer + Marine Biologist

    Favourite Food: Ramen + Sushi

    Favourite Place: Anywhere near the ocean, sitting by a campfire

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    Jennifer Siwoski

    Occupational Therapist

    Wife | Mama of 2 | Traveller | Photographer | Reader

    Passionate about: Educating and empowering families on how to support their children, discovering each child’s unique strengths, exploring individual strategies for regulation, and making therapy fun with play!

    As a kid I wanted to be: An Author

    Favourite Food: Margherita Pizza

    Favourite Place: Japan, and any spot with an ocean breeze!

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    Mikaela Correa

    Occupational Therapist

    Dog Mom | Reader | Music Lover | Nature Enthusiast

    Passionate about: I am passionate about helping kids discover their strengths and build confidence in who they are so they can participate in meaningful activities and find connection and fulfillment in their daily lives

    As a kid I wanted to be: A Doctor or a Teacher!

    Favourite Food: Veggie Burger

    Favourite Place: The Forest (specifically my cabin!)

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    Sonia Johal

    Occupational Therapist

    Wife | Mom of 2 | Traveller | Reader

    Passionate about: I love connecting with people, empowering kids and families and helping them achieve their goals.

    Favourite Food: Chocolate, Sushi, Poke

    Favourite Place: Tokyo & Switzerland

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    Cheryl Cheung

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Nature Lover | Road Tripper | Music Enthusiast | Videographer

    Passionate about: Having heaps of fun, meeting kids where they are, engaging them in meaningful activities, fostering trust and connection, building communication skills that carry over, and partnering with families on this uniquely beautiful therapeutic journey.

    As a kid I wanted to be: An adventurer! (like in the movie ‘Up’)

    Favourite Food: Seafood

    Favourite Place: Forest or up in the mountains

  • Laura Whiddon

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    Partner/ Gardener/ Bird Watcher/ Traveller

    Passionate about: Providing people with the space to feel seen, respected, and understood, while honoring their unique capabilities, and helping them discover how they best connect with others and build meaningful relationships.

    As a kid I wanted to be: Lawyer

    Favourite Food: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie!

    Favourite Place: Nelson BC

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    Kayla Savage

    Social Media + Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Student | Music Junkie | Lover of The Great Outdoors

    Passionate about: Helping others learn to love their lives, discovering how and why people connect, and sharing my hobbies with the people around me!

    As a kid I wanted to be: Elementary Teacher

    Favourite Food: Potatoes - twice baked, please!

    Favourite Place: Wherever I can find water to swim in, and a rock wall to climb

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    Teri Rogers

    Administrative Assistant

    Cat Mom | Music Lover | Reader | Video Game Enthusiast

    Passionate about: Advocating for the neurodivergent community and creating space for real understanding, connection, and support.

    As a kid I wanted to be: Marine Biologist

    Favourite Food: Pizza

    Favourite Place: New York City!