Kiera's Favs
Kiera used to be obsessed with this animal, often imitating it by drinking out of a bowl on the ground and barking. Now, she gets her fix by hanging with Nova.
What is a dog?
This mythical hero was known for his 12 labours, which included slaying the Nemean Lion, capturing the Cretan Bull, and cleaning the super stinky Augean stables.
Who is Heracles/Hercules?
This is the big ol' organ that is found in your skull.
What is the brain?
She was Kiera's favourite Disney Princess growing up, boasting bright red hair and a mermaid tail.
Who is Ariel?
This hospital is where Kiera has landed her first job as a (provisional) occupational therapist.
What is the Misericordia Health Centre?
This traditional drink from Japan boasts many health benefits, but Kiera puts in too much sweetener and milk to be healthy.
What is matcha?
This dog is known for its three heads and guarding the gates to the underworld.
Who is Cerberus?
This lobe of the brain is responsible for planning, thinking and emotional regulation, and isn't fully developed until 25
What is the frontal lobe?
This TV show is one of Kiera's (and Dena's!) favourites, featuring a mother and daughter and their wacky antics in the town of Stars Hollow.
What is Gilmore Girls?
This nifty mobility device helps users get around, and includes types such as transport, manual and power.
What is a wheelchair?
This is literally the only sport Kiera enjoys playing.
What is ping-pong/table tennis?
Also the name of a popular Simpsons character, this poet is credited for writing the Iliad and the Odyssey
Who is Homer?
This neurotransmitter is the reason why you probably love cheeseburgers and candy, as it sends signals about reward and pleasure.
What is dopamine?
Kiera jams lots to this singer, who is known for hits such as "HOTTOGO" and "Pink Pony Club".
Who is Chappell Roan?
This is the profession that OTs often get mistaken for.
What are physical therapists/physiotherapists?
This make and model of car is the only thing Kiera has ever driven, and she is planning to keep driving it until it turns into dust.
What is Toyota Corolla?
This figure from Greek mythology learned his lesson when he flew too close to the sun
Who is Icarus?
What is the hippocampus?
This is one of Kiera's favourite movies, which features a lovestruck boy named Tom who falls for a cynical girl, who is named after a season.
What is 500 Days of Summer?
This area of OT focuses on ideal body positioning, and is often helpful for office workers who spend long hours at their desk.
What are ergonomics?
These were Kiera's favourite toys growing up, as they came with a cute stuffed animal, as well as an online code which allowed you to play virtually with your pet.
What are Webkinz?
Featured in the Odyssey, this witch was known for turning men into pigs on her remote island of Aeaea. (Sounds like a dream to me!)
Who is Circe?
This neurological condition causes loss of voluntary muscle control, and became better known after an internet challenge that circulated during the summer of 2014.
What is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/ALS?
This was one of Kiera's favourite book series growing up, featuring a mild-mannered mouse who gets swept into many adventures across the world.
What is Geronimo Stilton?
This is Kiera's favourite theory used in pediatric OT, and focuses on how individuals take in and interpret sights, sounds, movement, etc...
What is sensory processing?