Dr. O’Brien worked in many locations as an Orthopaedic Surgeon locum before limiting her practice to non-operative orthopaedics in 2020.  She holds a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment with the University of British Columbia and the affiliate position at the University of Victoria.  Her current clinical interests include musculoskeletal health optimization through patient education and non-operative care.  She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. 

Highlight achievements include a Faculty of Medicine Clinical Teaching Award, the Dean’s Silver Medal in Science in her undergraduate degree, four-time Academic All-Canadian as a varsity swimming athlete, the Resident Research Award for UBC in her graduating year, 20 years of representation on the National team for kayaking, and multiple sporting events coverage as a physician, including the Canada Winter Games, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, and the FIFA U20 Women’s Soccer World Cup.