Meet Mike Ducayen

Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Services, Lions Gate Hospital

How long have you worked at VCH?

For 19 years.

Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH in one to two sentences. 

I provide assessment and treatment to help patients decrease the impact of acquired disability, and enable everyday independence. I also provide on-site support to occupational therapy peers at LGH.

One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you:

That I’m not a physiotherapist (Laughs).

Favorite thing about your work?

Coming along for the ride when patients work hard at recovering from a catastrophic illness or injury.

Three things you always have in your fridge?

Grapefruit, Punky refried beans and three containers of lemon yogurt.

What makes you happy?

My kids and easily available frozen desserts.

Most healthy habit?

Eating frozen yogurt instead of ice cream.

Favourite vacation spot?

Tofino.

Currently in the CD player?

Mylo Xyloto by Coldplay.