About Us

Kelowna Evaluation & Training Centre

Dr. Paul Rollett, OD, FCOVD*
* Board certified in vision development & rehabilitation

Vision Therapy and neuro-visual rehabilitation have been Dr. Rollett’s optometric passion since the beginning of his career back in 2011. Suffering from a condition known as convergence insufficiency throughout his schooling years, he has personally experienced the immense benefits of the very services that Okanagan Vision Therapy provides. After completing hundreds of hours of continuing education in this field and initially offering Vision Therapy in Newfoundland, his 2013 move to the Okanagan gave him the exciting opportunity to bring these services to interior BC. Dr. Rollett has seen firsthand the importance of Vision Therapy and developmental optometry for so many (testimonials) and has made it his career’s goal to continue to expand awareness and ensure that Vision Therapy is made available to those in need.

Dr Paul Rollett

Dr. Daniel Walker, OD, FCOVD, FOWNS*
* FELLOW OF THE OCULAR WELLNESS NUTRITION SOCIETY

Dr. Daniel Walker comes to us with extensive post-graduate training in the area of Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation – and also brings with him the valley’s most comprehensive knowledge and background in the area of ocular health and nutrition. As a fellow of the Ocular Wellness Nutrition Society (OWNS) – a society dedicated to the role of nutrition on the preservation of vision – Dr. Walker is passionate about using nutrition to help guide positive visual development, prevention and recovery.

Dr Daniel Walker

Dr. Kelly Wawryk, OD*

* Residency Trained in Pediatric Optometry & Visual Rehabilitation

Dr. Kelly Wawryk brings with her a wealth of knowledge in the areas of pediatric optometry and rehabilitation. As one of Canada’s few residency-trained pediatric optometrists, her experience and knowledge is a valuable asset to our team. Dr. Wawryk has also provided care to many University-level athletes and developed a special interest in sports vision training as a result. Her passion and warmth while working with children, athletes and those who have sustained injury is unmatched, and a wonderful addition to our clinic and culture.
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Loreta Dahl, COVT
Vision Therapist

With over 10 years of experience in the field of Vision Therapy, there is very little that Loreta isn’t able to take on. Loreta has a gift for developing amazing bonds with those that she works with and invests all of herself into her patient’s recovery. A great resource for challenging cases and an active contributor to our weekly education sessions – she truly is an invaluable member of our team.

Loreta Dahl

Lizzy Raye, PVTAP
Vision Therapist

Having worked in both the optometric and educational fields, Lizzy is a double threat in the therapy room. Bringing to the team an intimate knowledge of optics and childhood development, she is able to connect with and guide a wide variety of clients through their recovery. Lizzy also possesses the office’s only working knowledge of how social media works, and we couldn’t be more thankful for that!

Lizzy Raye

Catherine Brandon, PVTAP, MScOT
Occupational Therapist, Vision Therapist

With over a decade of experience working within the pediatric community here in Kelowna, Catherine Brandon, OT brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and experience to her lead role within our Neurodiversity Department. Her ability to connect with and bring out the best in children provides us with great inspiration each and every day.

Catherine Brandon

Sheri Linquist, Administrative Guru

Sheri is the glue that keeps all administrative elements held together across our clinics. The only way we’ve found to get her off track is to ask about her golf course triumphs over husband Warren! Pleasant, easygoing and a born problem solver, she effortlessly lives up to her “guru” title.
Sheri Lindquist

Jessica Létourneau, Administrative Guru

Jessica originally hails from Ottawa, but made the move to Kelowna for weather, lifestyle and an extended pickleball season! Organized, efficient and a born planner, she manages billing, bookings and also heads up Okanagan Vision Therapy’s party planning committee. She makes everything at OVT run smoothly and we’re grateful for her every day.

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Amir Karimi, PVTAP
Vision Therapist

Amir heads up our Nelson BC Training Centre, and is a graduate of UBC with a degree in Psychology. After graduating he experienced the trip of a lifetime exploring South America. Armed with the knowledge that both education and travel can provide, we are now lucky to have Amir as part of the OVT team. His passion for working with children and helping them to grow and thrive is what makes him such an indispensable member of our team. With a calm, cool and collected demeanour, Amir seamlessly connects with just about any personality type. Just try to get him flustered, it’s impossible!
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Kaleigh Finkbeiner PVTAP,
Vision Therapist

Having worked in both children’s camps and senior support facilities, Kaleigh has a wonderful demeanour and effortless ability to connect and empathize with any age group. Incredibly organized, she also lends a helping hand to our administrative team. It is pretty hard to get off track during your Vision Therapy program with Kaleigh guiding the ship.

Kaleigh Finkbeiner

Prue Gilmour, PVTAP, BKin
Kinesiologist, Vision Therapist

Calm, collected and incredibly intelligent, Prue brings a supportive and guiding energy to each and every encounter with her patients. To round out her role as Kinesiologist/Vision Therapist, she is also our resident chicken farmer – so, if you work hard enough in your program you might very well find yourself with a surprise carton of local free-range eggs!

Prue Gilmour

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