Our Team
Colleen Kuhlmann
Colleen is the co-owner of Trilight Health and brings over 13 years of experience as a registered occupational therapist with clinical expertise encompassing the full continuum of care in both the public and private sectors in Ontario and British Columbia. Her passion lies in empowering clients to move beyond just coping towards a state of thriving. Colleen has considerable experience working with individuals facing:
Executive functioning challenges affecting work performance, academic success and daily routines
Complex return to work planning
Post-concussion syndrome and brain injury
Chronic health conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome, long-covid and chronic pain
Aging well and aging in place providing support both to individuals and their caregivers
Mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety, and depression
Nervous system dysregulation
Life care planning
Certified Pain BC provider and certified in evidence-based interventions including Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
In addition to direct client care, Colleen has presented at national conferences and provided mentorship and supervision to numerous occupational therapy students. Outside of her professional commitments, Colleen enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, paddle boarding and running half marathons above the arctic circle in Norway! She also values spending quality time connecting with family and friends.
Carly Lightstone
Carly is the co-owner of Trilight Health and has over 18 years of experience as a registered occupational therapist. Her career spans private community rehabilitation and public acute care sectors in Ontario and British Columbia, providing a comprehensive perspective on recovery. With over a decade of experience mentoring and leading occupational therapists, Carly brings deep insight into the complex factors that contribute to the gap between an individual’s current functioning and their true potential. Carly is deeply passionate about the growth, transformation and well-being that unfolds through a meaningful and connected therapeutic process, rooted in evidence-based practice. Carly has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing the following:
Mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety and depression
Post-concussion syndrome
Chronic health conditions
Nervous system dysregulation
Executive functioning difficulties
Complex return to work planning
Specialized sleep restoration
Life care planning
Certified Pain BC provider and certified in evidence-based interventions including Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
In addition to client care, Carly has spoken at national conferences and enjoys mentoring occupational therapists. Carly lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC with her husband, three kids and her dog, Oreo.
Amy McKernan
Amy is a registered Occupational Therapist originally from Melbourne, Australia, now practicing in Canada. She brings extensive community‑based experience working primarily with adults, with a strong focus on participation, independence, and meaningful connection. Amy has led community group programs and co‑facilitated peer‑led initiatives, including wheelchair skills training, independent living programs, peer and family connection groups, and school‑based adaptive sports initiatives. Amy’s clinical experience includes:
Wheelchair seating, positioning and skills training
Skills for independent living
Spinal cord injury
Foundational coaching
Prolonged Exposure treatment for PTSD
Age‑related conditions, including dementia, chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions, diabetes, and complex physical or psychosocial needs
Assistive technology assessment and implementation
Trauma‑informed, client‑centred care, with a focus on supporting marginalized populations, reducing barriers, and promoting equitable access
Amy also designed and led the Athlete Ambassador Program through BC Wheelchair Basketball reflecting her commitment to advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. She is deeply passionate about fostering confidence, connection and a sense of belonging. Amy values clear communication, collaboration, and integrating lived experience into her practice. She delivers trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive care and enjoys working with diverse populations including newcomers and migrants.
Outside of her clinical work, Amy enjoys year‑round water and mountain‑based activities and brings a strong sense of adventure to both her life and practice. She previously held a world record for participation in the longest underwater human chain of scuba divers!