Laura Smid
About
Laura earned a Master of Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has 22 years of experience treating upper extremity conditions and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2009.
Later that year, she joined Lifemark Physiotherapy in Kelowna to establish its Hand Therapy Program. She also works closely with Lifemark’s OR2 program, where she completes assessments, conducts job site visits, and supports patients through the return-to-work process.
Before moving to Kelowna in 2009, Laura worked as a hand therapist within the University of Chicago Hospital System, with a focus on post-surgical rehabilitation. She also has experience treating repetitive strain injuries, nerve impairments, and upper extremity fractures.
At Lifemark, Laura brings together her expertise in occupational therapy and hand therapy to create personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and goals.
Areas of Focus
- Hand Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Bracing
Languages
- English
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