The fees charged by Back to Life Rehabilitation are guided by recommendations published by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and the current local economy.

In Ontario, Occupational Therapy within a private clinic setting is not covered under the provincial health coverage (OHIP). However, services offered by Occupational Therapists are considered medical expenses by the Canada Revenue Agency and can be claimed as such on your annual tax return. Most therapeutic and educational services offered through Back to Life Rehabilitation are HST exempt.

Extended Health Coverage

Many employers offer extended health benefits that will cover services provided by a psychologist or a social worker. Please note that such extended health plans may cover only a portion of fees charged, may have an annual cap on fees paid for services. It is your responsibility to review the details of your extended health benefit coverage.

A doctor’s referral is not necessary to access Occupational Therapy services, unless specified by your extended health care plan provider.

Payment Options

All charges are based on an hourly fee and reflect the actual time involved in both direct and indirect service. Direct services may include face-to-face or telephone contact with the client, family, or school staff. Indirect services may include the preparation of reports and letters, the maintenance of the client file, or the completion of any forms, as requested. A typical therapy or consultation session consists of 50 minutes direct service and 10 minutes of indirect service (i.e., clinical notes)

Payment is accepted in cash, by electronic money transfer, by credit card, or personal cheque. Payment is typically expected at the end of each session, unless otherwise arranged with Jeanmarie Towsley O.T.R., OT Reg. (Ont.).