WELCOME to
SPRUCE TIP OT
Mental Health Occupational Therapy Services
About Spruce Tip OT
Uvluumi, Drin Gwinzii, Good Day!
Spruce Tip OT was established in January 2021, with the goal of increasing mental wellness supports in the Beaufort Delta. In summer of 2025, we switched to virtual service provision.
Rachel Schooley
Rachel is the founder of Spruce Tip OT (formerly Cloudberry Wellness), and is a registered Occupational Therapist and mental health therapist who was grateful to call the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in lands of Inuvik, NT, home for 6 years. Rachel has a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Gender Studies, completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2016, and has a post-grad certificate in Trauma and Stress Research Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation. Rachel is a Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider, a Certified Grief Informed Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level 2), and is currently completing Internal Family Systems training, Somatic Experiencing training, and ADHD Clinical Services Provider certification. Rachel has also completed numerous trainings around the neurobiology of trauma, psychosensory approaches to trauma treatment, mindfulness and self-compassion, addictions support, and Polyvagal Theory. Rachel is passionate about supporting Indigenous-led initiatives that are doing the invaluable work to decrease systemic barriers and promote wellness in a culturally meaningful way; she has been fortunate to be a part of and learn from many Indigenous-led and land-based wellness programs. Rachel is the recipient of the 2021 CAOT-North Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year Award.
Supporting individuals, organizations and communities.
Spruce Tip OT provides a variety of services to meet your needs.
Safe and Sound Protocol
​The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a music therapy intervention designed to reduce stress and sensory sensitivity, and increase feelings of safety, connection, and engagement. The SSP can be used within regular sessions, and is offered both in-person and virtually. Watch this video to learn more about the SSP:
Mental Wellness Services
Your overall wellness matters, including your mental wellness.
We provide trauma-informed virtual therapy services, with a focus on psychoeducation, collaboration and compassion. Working with Indigenous Services Canada, Non-Insured Health Benefits, and in collaboration with various community resources, we strive to make mental health services accessible.
Consultation
We are happy to provide collaborative and tailored consultative services to schools, organizations, corporations and communities with program development and refinement, including (but not limited to) the areas of trauma-informed care, mental health, regulation strategies, and supporting capacity.
Accessing Services
Services may be covered through Non-Insured Health Benefits, Indigenous Services Canada's Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, Jordan's Principle or the Child First Initiative. Please connect with us to learn more about how to access our services, we're here to help!
WITH GRATITUDE
Spruce Tip OT is grateful to have been able to work with, and have the support of, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Gwich'in Tribal Council, Western Arctic Youth Collective, Inuvik Mental Health Awareness Working Group, Nihtat Gwich'in Council, Inuvik Community Corporation, Inuvik Homeless Shelter, Inuvik Hope House, Children First Society, Tudzé Ê”erįhtÅ‚’ékÇ« (Water Heart School, Délı̨nÄ™), William Firth Sriigwindaih Zheh Health Centre, Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council, Indigenous Services Canada, Aurora College, and each person that has trusted us to walk alongside them in their wellness journeys.
Questions?
Are you interested in accessing services or learning more? We'd love to hear from you!
