Tara Forster

Tara received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University in 2004 and then completed her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University in 2007.

She is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists.

Tara has over 17 years of experience working in the community setting working extensively with clients with mental health challenges (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety) to improve daily function at home and in the community. Tara works one-on-one with clients and their families to develop goals through behavioural activation, activity scheduling/establishing a routine, and exposure therapy.

Tara has a great deal of experience and success with completing Return to Work programming and coordination for individuals with physical and mental health injuries that have occurred in the workplace through WorksafeNB, and also as a result of personal health conditions through private/insurance companies.

Tara has conducted hundreds of office ergonomic assessments over the years, and also vehicle ergonomic assessments. Tara also has a keen interest in assisting individuals with ADHD who are struggling at home and work with their productivity and everyday living tasks.

Other areas of practice include completing home safety assessments, conducting cognitive assessments and providing cognitive rehabilitation services, prescribing both manual and power wheelchairs, providing recommendations for home modifications, and assessing for equipment needs in the home. Tara is a trained Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) clinician. She is committed to assisting clients to achieve their functional goals at home, work, and in the community.

Tara joined the Proactive Therapy Services team in 2014 and became the co-owner of Proactive Therapy Services on May 1st, 2015.

Lori Massie

Lori completed her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University in 2003. On graduation, she moved to Ontario to work in Acute Care and Complex Continuing Care, relocated to Labrador to work in Primary Health Care and as a Sole Charge OT before moving to Fredericton in 2006. 

Lori has 20 years of experience, 10 of which are working with adults in the community completing home safety assessments, conducting cognitive assessments and rehabilitation, prescribing wheelchairs and seating, providing recommendations for home modifications and assessing for equipment and personal care needs in the home. Through Proactive she also has experience completing ergonomic assessments, working with employers and insurance companies to facilitate return to work, providing case management services and working with clients with mental health concerns to help them re-establish a healthy life balance.   

She is registered with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and is trained to administer the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) and the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP). She also is a registered Clinical Care Manager with Veterans Affairs Canada. Lori is a bilingual service provider (English/French)

Lori joined the Proactive Therapy Services team in 2010 and became the co-owner of Proactive Therapy Services on May 1st, 2015. 

Robyn Chase

Robyn is a certified medical secretary with over 30 years of experience in the fields of orthopaedics and rehabilitation. Robyn is the Office Manager and provides administrative support for the other Proactive Therapy Services team members and is the friendly voice answering the phone when you contact our office.  

Shelley Anderson

Shelley graduated from Dalhousie University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. She is licensed to practice in New Brunswick and is a member of the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists.  

She has over 20 years of experience working with adults and seniors in hospital, home and in the community. Shelley is certified in the third version of the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP). She also is a registered Clinical Care Manager with Veterans Affairs Canada. She has experience with assisting clients with re-engagement in daily activities, home safety assessments, cognitive testing, wheelchair prescription and equipment recommendations.

Shelley joined the Proactive Therapy Services team in 2008.