Samara Francia

Samara received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from McMaster University in 2005. She has been working in the field of pediatrics since 2006, and has practiced in a variety of environments including schools, homes, private clinics, developmental screening clinics and hospital based treatment programs for infants and children. This has given her the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills including treatment and consultative skills to support infants and children. Samara is registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and is a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. 

Believing strongly in the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle, Samara enjoys participating in a variety of activities.

 It is her intention to provide quality service to children and their families, drawing from her diverse background of experiences, education and training, to build suitable programs that fit the needs of each child and their family.

A new addition to Baby Hawks is working with adults who have mental health challenges. Samara will draw apon her unique background and experiences, as well as recent training to provide adults with holistic Occupational Therapy services.

Professional Development 

  • Yoga Teacher (Life Cosmic)

  • Reiki Level 1

  • Guided Imagery/Meditation Winter 2022 - Emotional Freedom Technique Introduction Course & Imagery & Healing Course (Through Emmy Vadnais Holistic Healing)

  • Eating & Feeding Matters - Relationship Matters April - (July 2022)

  • Neuro-Developmental Treatment for the Child with Autisum Spectrum Disorder : Treating the Movement of ASD Kim Barthel OTR (February 2015)

  • Sensory Integration Certificate Program Course I: “The Sensory Integration Perspective” Suzanne Smith Roley OTR, FAOTA (May 31-June 4 2012)

  • Autism From The Inside OutKim Bartel, OTR (February 2011)

  • Therapeutic Listening: “Listening with The Whole Body” Sheila M.Frick, OTR (September 2011)

  • OT-SI Intervention: Utilizing a Sensory Integration Frame of Reference in Occuaptional Therapy PracticeTeresa May-Benson ScD, OTR/L (May 2010)

  • Motor Right Along: An innovative workshop for Occupational Therapists working with school-aged children (November 21, 2008)

  • Introductory Neurodevelopmental Therapy Course Barbara MacDonald (December 2007)

  • “The Learning Triad: How the Eyes, Hands and Cognition Impact Writing and Other School Activities”, Mary Benbow (April 2007)

  • Please note, this is a highlighted list of Professional Development, and more courses have been completed