About Me
My name is Carrie and I am the founder of Balance Consulting.
I completed a degree in Human Kinetics and a diploma in Sports Injury Management which provides me knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, mechanisms of injury, rehabilitation, etc. I am registered as a Kinesiologist with the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance and have been practicing ergonomics for over 10 years.
I spent almost 20 years in the field of Disability Management, supporting ill and injured employees in returning to or staying at work by developing return to work plans, establishing suitable accommodations, providing ergonomic consulting and coaching to safe work practices. Another aspect of this work was assisting in the identification and resolution of workplace stressors which were impacting attendance at work. I learned, during this time, of the significant impact of psychosocial stressors on absence. These issues might directly cause impairment (depression, anxiety, etc) and/or exacerbate existing medical conditions and/or affect productivity, morale, job commitment, etc.
In 2017, I complemented my experience and education by acquiring a Certificate in Human Resource Management. This has broadened my knowledge to include HR systems and strategy, employment law, etc. I focused my studies on Health and Safety and subsequently served as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer for a large government agency.
I completed a degree in Human Kinetics and a diploma in Sports Injury Management which provides me knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, mechanisms of injury, rehabilitation, etc. I am registered as a Kinesiologist with the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance and have been practicing ergonomics for over 10 years.
I spent almost 20 years in the field of Disability Management, supporting ill and injured employees in returning to or staying at work by developing return to work plans, establishing suitable accommodations, providing ergonomic consulting and coaching to safe work practices. Another aspect of this work was assisting in the identification and resolution of workplace stressors which were impacting attendance at work. I learned, during this time, of the significant impact of psychosocial stressors on absence. These issues might directly cause impairment (depression, anxiety, etc) and/or exacerbate existing medical conditions and/or affect productivity, morale, job commitment, etc.
In 2017, I complemented my experience and education by acquiring a Certificate in Human Resource Management. This has broadened my knowledge to include HR systems and strategy, employment law, etc. I focused my studies on Health and Safety and subsequently served as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer for a large government agency.
My Perspective
I believe that prevention and early intervention is paramount to avoiding injury and reducing absence time. Robust health and safety and ergonomic processes as well as attention to psychosocial stressors can prevent lengthy and costly absences as well as enhance employee retention, productivity and retention.
I see the areas of Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resource Strategy and Disability/Absence Management as being intertwined. Each has an implication on the other and I strive to bring all together.
I see the areas of Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resource Strategy and Disability/Absence Management as being intertwined. Each has an implication on the other and I strive to bring all together.