Our Team

Founder

Ann Krause, Owner and Founder of Ann Krause & Associates

Ann Krause is the owner and founder of Ann Krause & Associates. Ms. Krause completed a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1985 and is a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Ms. Krause completed a post graduate course in Life Care Planning in 2004 obtaining her certified Life Care Planner designation. Ms. Krause provides rehabilitation management/case management services as well as life care planning services for individuals of all ages that have sustained impairment and disability as a result of traumatic injuries, accidents or chronic illness. Ms. Krause has also provided expert testimony.

Consultants

Robin May, Case Manager, Behaviour Therapist

Robin May holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, specializing in Exceptionality in Human Learning / Majoring in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Ms. May is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), as well as the Ontario Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA). Ms. May has background in the provision of case management services, specializing in the care of people who have sustained catastrophic impairments as a result of traumatic injury, accidents or chronic illness. In addition, Ms. May has many years of experience in the field of applied behaviour analysis, and continues to practice actively in this area as well.

Theresa Rector, Case Manager, Occupational Therapist

Theresa Rector holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University and is a Registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Ms. Rector has expertise in both treatment and rehabilitation management of individuals that have sustained neurological impairments, including acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries as well as individuals sustaining amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries. Ms. Rector been providing case management services for this population for over 15 years. Ms. Rector also provides occupational therapy treatment services as well as attendant care assessments and home functional assessments. Ms. Rector is in the process of obtaining her Certified Life Care Planner designation.

Jacalyn Boekestyn, Case Manager, RN

Ms. Boekestyn is a Certified Life Care Planner and has been a Registered Nurse for 36 years and is a member in good standing with the College of Nurses. She has worked in both hospital and community settings, providing case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and acquired brain injuries for over 21 years. She has prepared 30+ Life Care Plans since receiving her certification in 2022.

Administrative Support

Kathy Cook,  Life Care Planning Coordinator

Ms. Cook provides office management and administrative services for Ann Krause & Associates.  She has been with Ann Krause & Associates since its inception in 2007.  Ms. Cook coordinates the Life Care Planning services, and works closely with the Life Care Planner in coordinating referrals, and researching and obtaining pertinent information required for the completion of the Life Care Plans.  Ms. Cook is available to  respond and answer questions in a timely manner if other team members at Ann Krause & Associates are not immediately available.

Laura Krause, Administrative Assistant and Editor

Laura Krause holds a Master’s Degree in Stage and Event Management from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Production and Design from York University. She worked in the world of live theatre and events for years, organizing and managing performances of various sizes in both North America and Europe. She is now using those skills as well as an advanced knowledge of computers and technology to assist Ann Krause & Associates from an administrative perspective. She is also an aspiring editor with a passion for proofreading and is in the process of completing the Editorial Skills program at George Brown Polytechnic to further these skills.

Stephen Krause, Business Manager

Stephen Krause holds a Business Finance diploma from Sheridan College. He most recently spent three years at Night Garden Studio, contributing to mobile game development with a primary focus on quality assurance. He has also previously worked in the finance sector. He now brings his keen eye for detail and his technical, financial, and analytical skills to Ann Krause & Associates, where he serves as Business Manager.

Our consultants hold memberships in various organizations, including:

  • Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)
  • International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
  • Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT)
  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
  • Brain Injury Society of Toronto (B.I.S.T.)
  • Brain Injury Association of Peel Halton (B.I.A.P.H.)
  • Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)