Karen Matson
Occupational Therapist / Transport Assessor

About

Karen is a New Zealand-qualified Occupational Therapist with 20 years’ experience across a range of occupational therapy settings, with a particular focus on physical and neurological rehabilitation.

Since 2012, Karen has specialised primarily in driver and passenger assessments, working with Health New Zealand (Canterbury), in private practice, and under contract to ACC.

In 2014, she completed a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment through the University of Sydney, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice through Otago Polytechnic in 2018.

Karen also has an interest in social rehabilitation, working with clients to identify and implement solutions that promote independence and enhance quality of life.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys travelling, cooking, and the challenge of becoming increasingly self-sufficient on her lifestyle property. She also enjoys spending time keeping up with her four young grandchildren.