Health, Happiness and Gratitude are words that best describe Maxine and her outlook on life.
She is grateful for every experience life has given her, and for all the lessons learned that formed who she is today. Helping others is second nature and has been practiced over many volunteer positions, fundraising projects and through her work life – most recently in her career as Vision Therapist at A-Ha Vision in Oakville.
Maxine attended Vision Therapy Canada’s Practical Vision Therapy Accreditation Program (PVTAP) and was in the first graduating class where she obtained her PVT certification in 2017. In 2023, Maxine was nominated to the Board of Directors of Vision Therapy Canada, and is proud to represent all therapists across Canada, as Director, Therapist Relations.
Most recently Maxine is thrilled to now also hold the designation of Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT), which was awarded through the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA) in the United States.
She has completed courses in;
- Neuro-Motor Maturity: Optimizing Vision Therapy through Testing and Integration of Primitive Reflexes;
- Neurorehabilitation through the Ontario Brain Injury Association and Brock University;
- Concussion Management Workshops through Concussion Rehab Works and the University of Toronto;
- The Exotropia Seminar through the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF);
- Concussion Prevention, Detection and Management as a MOOC through the University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology; and continues to expand her knowledge by attending continuing education courses and conferences at every opportunity!
Outside of the field of Behavioural Optometry, Maxine received her Degree in Business as well as a concurrent Certificate in Psychology at Ryerson University, and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner through the Institute of Holistic Nutrition.
Currently, Maxine dedicates her professional time to Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation for patients with learning-related vision problems, visual dysfunctions, Strabismus, Amblyopia, Acquired/traumatic brain injuries, Autism and children and adults with retained primitive reflexes.
“After many years in the corporate world, making money for big business, I realized that what was missing from my life was the opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives. I started in optometry years ago, working in the dispensary, and enjoyed it because it was fun to help people look good, and see well.
As a Vision Therapist, I have uncovered my true calling. Helping people learn to hone their visual skills directly impacts the quality of their lives. The happiness and gratitude I get back from the breakthroughs and “A-Ha” moments in the clinic are so rewarding that I can’t imagine being in a more meaningful career.”
With an eye toward all things health related, and a particular interest in helping patients better their lives through Vision Therapy, Maxine is thrilled to be part of the team at A-Ha Vision and part of this great community of Vision Therapists and Behavioural Optometrists.