The Uncommon OT Series: Recent Episodes
Patricia Motus
A Monthly Series where we feature & applaud the unique work of Occupational Therapy Practitioners currently working in emerging & non traditional practice areas…settings where OT is Uncommon. Listen to an up close and personal conversation, hear their stories, motivations, personal tips and advice on how to get started and even get a glimpse of a typical day in these settings.
Be prepared to be informed, inspired and motivated as you hear their journey to these unique OT roles in unconventional settings.
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In this episode, we will learn from Michelle LeRoy, PhD, OTR/L, BCP & Colton Sayers, OTD, OTR/L, CNS: OT in LGBTQIA+2S Health & Fellowship. Dr. Colton Sayers is a practicing clinical occupational therapist at UC Health and an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati. He works primarily in an outpatient neurological clinic. His doctoral work has consisted of creating learning initiatives that help healthcare workers better understand the lived experience of members of the LGBTQ+ community while accessing healthcare. In his own experience accessing healthcare as a gay man, he has suffered many uncomfortable situations with medical professionals which has led to feelings of shame and guilt. Some of his work has included being on his healthcare institutions diversity, equity, and inclusion council, teaching graduate courses on global and community health, creating the first LGBTQ+ continuing education course for the American Occupational Therapy Association, and pioneering the first Occupational Therapy LGBTQIA+ Fellowship in the world. Through his work, he is hopeful it will decrease barriers to accessing healthcare, improve healthcare workers understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, and help individuals live long and meaningful lives. Dr. Michelle LeRoy is an assistant professor in the occupational therapy department at Colorado State University. Their research area focuses on how occupational therapy can support the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth in schools. As an occupational therapist they are board certified in pediatrics and has worked as an occupational therapist serving the transgender community in a primary care clinic focused on serving the LGBTQ+ community. They have provided multiple presentations for free to the transgender community regarding how to bind, tuck and pack safely to maintain body integrity and also currently volunteers with multiple organizations to provide support to the LGBTQ+ community in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their passion stems from being the proud mother of a transgender child and seeing the difficulty their child has had in receiving proper healthcare. Through this fellowship, they are hopeful that there will be more practitioners who can provide quality care to the LGBTQ+ community and help anyone who is part of the community reach the goals that are important to them.
Fellowship Instagram
Instagram: @Ot_lgbtqia2s_fellowship
Director emails
Colton: Colton.Sayers@uchealth.com
Michelle: Michelle.LeRoy@colostate.edu
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qh_FFc2beQ
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In this episode, we will learn from the editors of the first of its kind book, "Occupational Therapy in the Philippines: Theory, Practice, and Stories.” This book aims to provide a more relatable and culturally appropriate understanding of occupational therapy, showcasing the diverse practices and experiences of Filipino occupational therapists.
Caroline Fischl, PhD, Reg.OT, OTRP, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden. Caroline earned her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of the Philippines Manila and her master's degrees in ergonomics and occupational therapy in Sweden. She completed her PhD at Umea University, focusing on older adults' social participation through digital technologies. Caroline has worked in community and home settings, as well as private clinics and a school in the Philippines. She currently serves as an assistant professor of occupational therapy at Jönköping University, managing the Swedish and international master's programs in occupational therapy. She teaches scientific theory, research methods, and ethics. Caroline also serves as President of the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) and is a member of the executive board of Occupational Therapy Europe. She has co-developed the 2024 European Qualifications and Assessment Reference Frameworks in Occupational Therapy.
Michael Palapal Sy, PhD, OTRP, Senior Researcher, Institute of Occupational Therapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland. Michael is a licensed occupational therapist (Philippines) and a health professions educator with a PhD in occupational therapy from the Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan. His PhD focused on translating occupational justice concepts into occupational therapy practice in the drug addiction rehabilitation setting in the Philippines. He worked as a private clinician both in the pediatric and community settings in the Philippines and has held various academic positions in teaching in the Philippines. As a senior researcher at the Institute of Occupational Therapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Michael focuses his research on the return-to-work process of people with long COVID, occupational justice, and occupational science. He also teaches for the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. Currently, Michael has external appointments as an academic at Dalhousie University (occupational science), Tokyo Metropolitan University (occupational therapy), University of Southern Queensland (occupational therapy) and University of the Philippines Open University (international health).
Roi Charles Pineda, PhD, OTRP, Associate Researcher, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Roi has a professional background in occupational therapy with nearly 15 years of experience in various roles. Early in his career, he was a practitioner in hospital- and home-based physical rehabilitation settings and a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students. He later worked as a university instructor and contributed to the development of the only occupational therapy program in Central Luzon, Philippines. Roi received full scholarships to complete his postgraduate degrees in adapted physical activity (MSc) and biomedical sciences (PhD) from KU Leuven. His postgraduate education allowed him to flourish as a researcher with international collaborations. Currently, his research is focused on physical activity, across the spectrum of top-performance sport to leisure-time physical activity, with relevance to policies and practices for facilitating physical activity participation among persons with disabilities and their inclusion in the Paralympics.
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In this special OT Month episode, we are doing something a little different — a reunion episode! Just a couple of weeks ago, the four of us were on stage at SXSW, one of the world’s most influential festivals for tech, film, music, and culture, sharing our experiences, perspectives, and our passion for role-emerging and non-traditional OT practice. And today, we’re bringing the band back together to debrief, reflect, and process what that incredible panel meant to us — and where we go from here. So, I am thrilled to welcome back our three amazing panelists — Francisco Lasta, Dawn Heiderscheidt and Esther Bae— brilliant practitioners, storytellers, and changemakers in the OT design space. If you missed our SXSW panel, don’t worry — we’ll catch you up, dive deeper, and pull back the curtain on what it really felt like to share our message with such a dynamic and diverse audience.
Occupation-Centered Design: Unlocking Inclusive Experiences
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP146632
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA
Inclusive Spaces & Design
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/
IG: @spinyfiredragon
Esther Bae, OTD, OTR/L, CPACC
Make Up, Beauty & Product Design
Website: https://www.modifiedindependent.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersbae/
IG: @modifiedindependent
Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, CHAMP
Aging In Place Specialist
Website: https://www.auroraindependence.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-heiders2024/
IG: @auroraindependence
As always, I welcome feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this special OT Month episode, we will learn from inspiring industry leaders in the OT Design Space. Listen to our SXSW 2025 panel discussion recording as we dive deep into Occupation-Centered Design. Occupational science provides crucial insights into human capabilities, diverse needs, and environmental impacts required for inclusive design. This presentation explores the transformative power of collaboration between Occupational Therapists (OTs) and designers. By leveraging OTs' expertise in occupational science, systems thinking, and diverse client experience, we can create spaces and products that facilitate our meaningful engagement in activities that contribute to our well-being.
Occupation-Centered Design: Unlocking Inclusive Experiences
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP146632
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA
Inclusive Spaces & Design
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/
IG: @spinyfiredragon
Esther Bae, OTD, OTR/L, CPACC
Make Up, Beauty & Product Design
Website: https://www.modifiedindependent.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersbae/
IG: @modifiedindependent
Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, CHAMP
Aging In Place Specialist
Website: https://www.auroraindependence.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-heiders2024/
IG: @auroraindependence
We will explore how an occupational therapy perspective can reshape design thinking 🧠✨Key topics we’ll discuss:
🔑 The connection between Occupation-Centered Design and Accessibility
🔑 Why occupational therapy is vital to creating truly inclusive designs
🔑 Practical strategies for integrating OT insights into the design process
Get ready for a transformative conversation that’s all about making design more accessible for EVERYONE!
THANK YOU SXSW for the unforgettable experience and for giving The Uncommon OT Series Podcast permission to use the audio recording of our panel discussion.
As always, I welcome feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will learn from, Adeola (Toni) Solaru, MS, OTD, OTR/L, QMHP (they/them). Toni is a community-based mental health occupational therapist and clinical assistant professor working in Chicago, IL. Driven by justice and inclusion, Toni is dedicated to providing equitable services to meet the diverse needs of their students and clients. In addition to their role as a professor and clinician, Toni is the co-founder and chair of Diverse-OT National. Diverse-OT is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to advance the OT profession’s cultural climate by increasing student knowledge of culturally responsive practice and works to support underrepresented students of color. Toni received their Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from Ohio State University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and Occupational Doctorate from Columbia University. Toni is passionate about delivering high-quality and culturally relevant client-centered services, health equity and justice, and assisting clients to achieve their personal goals.
Contact & Resources:
Instagram: @tonisolaru & @DiverseOT_National
Website: www.diverse-ot.com
Email: info@diverse-ot.com
LinkedIn: Diverse-OT National
Phoenix's Insta: @Pheenie.The.Weenie
Toni Solaru Digital Portfolio
Diverse-OT CE Events!
March 22: Solidarity & Solutions: Moving OT Education & Practice Forward
March 26: Reading for the Revolution
RAYO CO-OP www.rayoco-op.org
Mockingbird Incubator website - https://www.mockingbirdincubator.org/
SCORE website - https://www.score.org/
Where Are All the Black OTs - Sign up [www.givebutter.com/diverseot]
Reading for the Revolution - [www.givebutter.com/readingrevolution]
General Fundraising Campaign [www.givebutter.com/diverseot]
As always, I welcome feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode we will learn from Holly Ross, OTR/L, WSI, LTP, ATRIC. Holly is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in science and a masters in occupational therapy. Growing up in the state of Michigan, Holly has been in the field of aquatics for going on 15 years in December 2024 and has taught over 3,000 students. With the relocation to the state of Colorado in 2018, Holly pursued her occupational therapy career in pediatrics & home health care. In February 2020, Holly founded Building Blocks OT, LLC to level up her services and provide the best for her clients. Now rebranded, CANOE services both outpatient occupational therapy needs and aquatic needs for children, teens, families, and young adults. Holly’s specialties are aquatics, feeding, and vision therapies. When Holly “clocks out” she loves spending time with her husband, JR. They enjoy going to sporting events & being active. JR and Holly enjoy working out consistently at the swimming laps, going hiking, and spending time with her fur baby Winnie. When she’s not working or being active, Holly enjoys watching TV and movies.
Contact & Resources:
Website: www.canoecommunity.org.
Instagram: @canoe.community
Facebook: at Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-ross-090b50276/
I work with small sponsors and small businesses all the time and we promote each other, so that's another way to get involved with me as well. All the sponsors we work with, we use that money to fund community events, raffles, and help the community as a whole. We're a for-profit with a non-profit heart for sure.
Our free blog for parents and clients! You can submit requests for OT related topics you want education on as well, send me an email holly@canoecommunity.org.
https://www.canoecommunity.org/blog
I've done a few online articles and 1 YouTube as well featuring my business journey and tips/tricks: https://www.youtube.com/live/vPqiEyentSc?si=fKK4CMP1JXAkJPdP
And then the articles:
https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-holly-ross-pediatric-occupational-therapist-water-safety-instructor/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlsiFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpuxulN4G6lXSm1x9hwD7KxzK8FUbwAAOTIex9tOCAE8g_i0BbTgj1iRXVw_aem_7B7uHFu2Z7Hnbw3d2mMUwA
https://voyagedenver.com/interview/life-work-with-holly-ross-of-denver-area-colorado/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlsi1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpl_5xmoS98ioG_etuHaaafYm8tBXxRINJzKjKoxdk9M-sTwbV3LfKql82A_aem_QZYoo2R_AAOoJfwFAO1Xwg
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-holly-ross/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlsjZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABplvpbbEdyP2bvvJ7mfwQLcHGh9j2Rj7fMaQ8mNS2AyDGF99dzDb9PnpdnA_aem_pwswkitGu1CwvkA9Py1lPA
https://boldjourney.com/meet-holly-ross/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlskBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpneNhBt6m9PC2My5xNkUPHRzYVxWce7A-1SxorUyjoQudfwaZ6vqu3OkSA_aem_wJG6blc1dtW6On3eZlZBjg
I've also presented at my Alma Mater EMU for their conference. I am open to sharing slides for people to read. I presented at OTAC this year, and there is some educational materials for that too. But you'll have to email me for those holly@canoecommunity.org
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode we will learn from Sarah Lyon, OTR/L (she/her). Sarah received her BA from St. Olaf College, then moved to the Big Apple and earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from New York University. Since then, she’s worked in numerous facilities, including a critical access hospital, an acute trauma hospital, and a state inpatient psychiatric hospital. In 2011, Sarah launched OT Potential because she realized we needed a reliable source of quality occupational therapy-related content and resources. OT Potential connects occupational therapy professionals with the tools and resources they need to create evidence-based change. In addition to offering AOTA-approved continuing education courses, OT potential provides a variety of free content — including the OT Potential Podcast and OT Near Me Directory. The OT Potential Club is a hub to learn and exchange best practices with a community of evidence-focused OT professionals. Sarah releases a new journal article review or CEU podcast course every week and provides a space to discuss the content. Members can also access journal article reviews, documentation examples, assessment searches, a capstone catalog and most recently, clinical decision support. Sarah loves spreading the word about our wonderful profession and is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with others who share her passion.
Contact & Resources:
Website: https://otpotential.com/
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/sarah-lyon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-lyon-otr-l-511b95b2/?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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Welcome to a special Christmas episode of the Uncommon OT Series Podcast!
Today, we’re celebrating the holiday season by reflecting on what makes our profession truly extraordinary. You’ll hear from me and some of my incredible past guests, sharing our favorite parts of being occupational therapy practitioners.
For me, it’s still the amazing versatility of our field—the fact that we can work across the lifespan, in any setting, and with such diverse populations. I also love these up close conversations, the opportunity to connect, and meeting my inspiring guests who continue to motivate and uplift me. Each interview is a chance to uncover the unique journeys, wisdom, and creativity of these extraordinary individuals. These stories are designed not only to inspire me but also to spark passion and fresh perspectives in you, our listeners. Can you guess which Uncommon OT guests are featured in this episode? Listen closely to find out if any—or all—of our reflections resonate with you!
So grab a cup of cocoa, settle in by the fire, and join us for this festive journey through the joys of being an OT. And as we wrap up the year, I want to wish you a joyful holiday season filled with inspiration, connection, peace and warmth. Thank you so much for listening and being part of this wonderful community. Til’ 2025, Stay Uncommon and Keep Making a Difference.
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will learn from Nikki Latimer, OTD. Nikki is a recent graduate of Boston University and is currently studying for the NBCOT exam. Nikki is a registered yoga teacher and is from Orange County, California. Nikki is an Iowa State University graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Health with a minor in Psychology. At ISU, she was the President of the College of Human Sciences Council, President of the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, involved in the Neurophysiology Lab for undergraduate research, involved in the Sleep, Self & Personality Research Lab for undergraduate research, and taught yoga for Recreation Services. She then pursued my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Boston University. Along with the OT curriculum, she continued teaching yoga through BU FitRec, volunteered for Parkinson's outreach, and gained a wide range of clinical experience. All of these experiences she has pursued have taught her a tremendous amount of leadership skills, strong work ethic, decision-making, and communication skills.
Contact & Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-latimer/
PD Yoga Classes:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjxstc32SQlFBi0hxv_iIP5NshBLXyKAM&si=WyneY-Dyha5d9a5p
Yoga Manual:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qoDCfa4XH0YfdU3ipMUJsD8GxNr0lINB/view?usp=sharing
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this special episode, we’re putting a spotlight on occupational therapy through the voices of those who live it every day. In celebration of World Occupational Therapy Day—a global event that kicked off on October 27, 2010, thanks to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists—we’re exploring what this incredible profession truly means and the essential work that occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) do worldwide.
This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy for All,” couldn’t be a better fit for this episode and the mission of The Uncommon OT Series podcast. This series is all about uncovering the unique and often unexpected ways occupational therapy practitioners support individuals and communities. Whether in hospitals, schools, or the most unconventional settings, these OTPs ensure that meaningful activities are accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Whether it’s about building independence, fostering connections, or supporting communities, occupational therapy is all about ensuring everyone can engage in the occupations that make life fulfilling.
In this episode, you’ll hear from 20 occupational therapists practicing in some pretty uncommon settings. I asked them one big question: “What is occupational therapy?” Each therapist shares their own insights and provides their elevator pitch specifically about occupational therapy, explaining how they empower individuals and communities in unique and impactful ways.
So, get ready to gain a deeper understanding of occupational therapy as we celebrate the profession and the powerful idea of “Occupational Therapy for All” through the voices of those who know it best.
Uncommon OT Guest Contributors:
Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA: OT in Artificial Intelligence
Alyson D. Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP: OT in Artificial Intelligence
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L: OT in Inclusive Design
Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR/L: OT in Virtual Reality & Education
Mike Sy, PhD, MHPEd, OTRP: OT & Research
Louise Berger, OT: OT in Sleep Medicine
Karen Keptner, PhD, OTR/L: OT with Students in Higher Education
Jill Maglio, PhD, OTR/L: OT in Holistic Circus Therapy
Ivory Rose, OTD, OTR/L: OT in Social Prescribing
Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS: OT in Hippotherapy
Danielle Barbieri, OTR/L: OT in Augmented Reality
Carlin Raeume, OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES: OT in
Sarah Good, OT (Reg): OT in Teaching Mindfulness
Ashley Reina, BSc, OT: OT in Health Technology
Andrea Cordis, MS, OTA: OT in Provider Training & Education
Alondra Ammon, MS, OTR/L: OT in Housing Stability & Retention
Allie Karagozian, MS, OTR/L: OT in Fertility Health
Carly Weiner, MS, OTR/L: OT in a Health Tech Start-Up
Alaa Abou-Arab, OTD, OTR/L: OT & Cultural Humility
Erica Herrera, OTD, OTR/L, CHT: OT & Cultural Humility
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In this episode, we will learn from Jill Maglio, PhD, OTR/L. Dr. Maglio is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience using circus as an educational, therapeutic, and community-building tool. She has collaborated with service recipients and governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve occupational participation for individuals and communities worldwide. Jill has trained professionals in Australia, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the USA in the methodology she has developed. Jill has collected evidence, tested methods, and created programs for political and environmental refugees underpinned by occupational science and social circus research. Most recently, Jill has been awarded a PhD from Latrobe University for her contribution to the occupational therapy profession, looking at how occupational therapists use circus in their practice areas to create change in the individual, community, and social-political contexts.
Contact & Resources:
Email: jill@holisticcircustherapy.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-maglio-phd-otr-l-4367823b/
Instagram: @circusaid
Our CircusAid website: https://www.circusaid.com/
CEU AOTA Approved Provider courses for professional development training https://www.holisticcircustherapy.com/certified-courses
Listeners can receive a 20% discount on our training by sending me a message with the code: transitions
And, here are some references on circus, social circus, and OT-informed circus
Agans, J. P., Davis, J. L., Vazou, S., & Jarus, T. (2019). Self-determination through circus arts: exploring youth development in a novel activity context. Journal of Youth Development, 14(3), 110.
Bolton, Reginald, (2004). Why Circus Works. Phd Thesis for the degree of doctor of philosophy, Murdoch University, Perth.
Coulston, F., Cameron, K. L., Sellick, K., Cavallaro, M., Spittle, A., & Toovey, R. (2023). Circus Activities as a Health Intervention for Children, Youth, and Adolescents: A Scoping Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(5), 2046. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12052046
Fernandez, Y., Ziviani, J., Cuskelly, M., Colquhoun, R., & Jones, F. (2018). Participation in community leisure programs: experiences and perspectives of children with developmental difficulties and their parents. Leisure Sciences, 40(3), 110-130.
Heller, C., & Taglialatela, L. A. (2018). Circus Arts Therapy® fitness and play therapy program shows positive clinical results. International Journal of Play Therapy, 27(2), 69.
Loiselle, F., Rochette, A., Tetreault, S., Lafortune, M., Bastien, J. (2019). Social circus program (cirque du soleil) promoting social participation of young people living with physical disabilities in transition to adulthood: a qualitative pilot study. Developmental neurorehabilitation, 22, 250-259. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2018.1474502
Maglio, J., McKinstry, C. (2008). Occupational therapy and circus: potential partners in enhancing the health and well-being of today's youth. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 55, 287-90. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.00713.x
Neave, N., Johnson, A., Whelan, K., & McKenzie, K. (2020). The psychological benefits of circus skills training (CST) in schoolchildren. Theatre, Dance and Performance Training, 11(4), 488-497.
Ratcliff E, Farnworth L, & Lentin P. (2002). Journey to wholeness: the experience of engaging in physical occupation for women survivors of childhood abuse. Journal of Occupational Science, 9(2), 65–71.
Spiegel, J. B., Breilh, M.-C., Campan, a, A., Marcuse, J., & Yassi, A. (2015). Social circus and health equity: Exploring the national social circus program in Ecuador. Arts & Health: International Journal for Research, Policy & Practice, 7(1),65–74. https://doi-org.ez.library.latrobe.edu.au/10.1080/17533015.2014.932292
Thompson, B. A. D., Broome, K. (2021). Social circus for people with disabilities: a video analysis through the lens of the MOHO. Occupational Therapy International, 2021, 6628482.
OTR Combines OT with Circus Arts to Reach Communities Throughout the World
*NBCOT Innovation Award 2022
Taking OT to Refugees: The Rewards & Challenges
*Occupational Therapy News UK
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In this episode, we will learn from Louise Berger, OT. Louise is a qualified Occupational Therapist, who has been specializing in sleep medicine for over a decade. She established the Insomnia Service at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Sleep Clinic (NHS) in 2012, and under her leadership, it has grown in reputation and size, now treating hundreds of patients every year. The Insomnia Service was honored to receive the hospital’s award for Clinical Team of the Year, in 2018. Louise has a background in psychology and coaching and has a passion for seeing lives change for the better. She loves to use her understanding of the science of behavior change and natural inclination for out of the box thinking, to create novel ways of delivering behavioral sleep treatment and enhancing CBT for Insomnia. Alongside her NHS role, Louise provides sleep coaching to clients across the globe and is also working for a TechBio company, contributing to the development of digital therapeutics, which include a sleep product. Louise is committed to raising the profile of sleep treatment and increasing access for those who need it.
Contact & Resources
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-berger-12246a155/?originalSubdomain=uk
Email: louiseberger@gmai.com
This is a free 30-minute talk I created, providing powerful insights and science backed techniques for overcoming stress related sleep disturbance or longer term insomnia. https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/saygoodnight
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In this episode, we will learn from Amberly Wiese, MOT, R/L, CLT, CATA. Amberly is an occupational therapist and an accessible travel planner.She graduated in 2010 with a master’s in occupational therapy and over the years I've worked in just about every setting with clients of all ages. After over a decade of traditional care and private practice, she became a Certified Accessible Travel Agent due to her own experience with multiple chronic conditions causing her to travel differently! The last thing she wants to hear about is someone being left behind because their family doesn't have the necessary supports in place or someone not traveling due to their own conditions. The world is becoming more and more accessible, and Amberly is here to help push that along and advocate for you.
Contact & Resources
Travel Website: www.BacktoLifeTravel.com
Email: travelbacktolife@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amberly.ot
Instagram: @Backtolifetravel
Tiktok: @Backtolifetravel
LinkedIn: Join our new private group "How to Combine Your Skills with the Travel Industry" https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14464642
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In this episode, we will learn from Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA & Alyson D. Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP about Occupational Therapy & Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Karen Jacobs is a distinguished occupational therapist with a career spanning over four decades. She is the Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation, the Program Director of the post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy program, and a Clinical Professor of occupational therapy at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She has worked at Boston University for 41 years. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from the University of Massachusetts, a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree from Washington University. She has expertise in various areas, including ergonomics, artificial intelligence, marketing, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Her passion for enhancing occupational performance has led to extensive research, publications, and presentations worldwide. She is the founding editor-in-chief of the journal WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation since 1990. Dr. Jacobs has played a pivotal role in advancing backpack safety through AOTA’s National Backpack Awareness Day and promoting the recognition of occupational therapy through the creation of Occupational Therapy Global Day of Service. Both are held on World Occupational Therapy Day on October 27. As a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), Dr. Jacobs has been recognized for her outstanding contributions as a scholar, professor, advocate, and mentor, who has inspired countless students and practitioners. Throughout her career, Dr. Jacobs has held leadership positions such as the president and vice president of the American Occupational Therapy Association contributing to the growth and development of occupational therapy at both national and international levels. Some of her awards include the 2005 recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship in Iceland, the 2011 AOTA Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award, the 2020 AOTA Outstanding Mentor Award and the 2024 AOTA/AOTF Presidents' Commendation in Honor of Wilma L. West.
Dr. Alyson Stover is an owner and Occupational Therapist at Capable Kids. She completed her undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Science and her Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2008 she returned to school and completed her Juris Doctorate, with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Law, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Alyson has practiced in various settings, including schools, early intervention, outpatient pediatrics and acute care and long-term rehabilitation care at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center. She is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Doctor of Occupational Therapy and affiliated health law faculty for the Center for Bioethics and Health Law University of Pittsburgh. Alyson serves as the President of occupational therapy's national board, AOTA. Alyson's expertise includes the holistic approach to pediatric and family evaluation and intervention, trauma-informed occupational therapy and occupation-based approaches to substance use disorder. She is trained and certified in Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, and Mental Health First Aid, as well as splinting and taping protocols. Along with working with children, Alyson provides non-lawyer advocacy for children and families who need assistance accessing resources. As a published author, nationally grant-funded research investigator, and subject-matter expert, Alyson provides continuing education for healthcare practitioners, educators, first responders, and the community.
Contact & Resources:
Karen Jacobs:
Email: kjacobs@bu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjacobsot/
Here is the link to the BU Sargent College podcast, HealthMatters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthmatters/id1495983952
Alyson D. Stover:
Email: adstover@pitt.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyson-stover-8a446159/
Capable Kids: https://capablekidsrehab.com/team
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In this episode, we will learn from Ivory Rose, OTD, OTR/L Dr. Ivory Rose is an occupational therapist and a poet who promotes Social Prescribing. She holds a master’s in occupational therapy from NYU and a post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy from Boston University. Her passion for “prescribed volunteerism” led her to the field of social prescribing. She has volunteered in various capacities for Social Prescribing USA and enjoys raising awareness amongst occupational therapists about the “hot topic” of social prescribing. Some of her favorite occupations include writing, spoken word poetry, walking in nature, and horseback riding. Ivory has been writing since she was 7 years old and credits the development of her imagination as a writer to her greatest childhood complaint: growing up in rural Van Zandt, Washington without a television. Eager to experience the world outside of her hometown, Ivory has lived in Atlanta, New York City, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic before settling in the greater Los Angeles area.
Contact & Resources:
My substack newsletter: https://otsocialprescribing.substack.com/
Email address: ivoryhazelrose@gmail.com
My website: www.ivoryhazelrose.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ivoryhazelrose
To view my poster from the International Social Prescribing Conference: https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d1d2400-aa51-4d86-992a-b25e1a339b24_4494x3179.png?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
To purchase the book The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz (mentioned above): https://www.socialprescribing.co/connection-cure
If you are interested in supporting the roll out of social prescribing in the U.S., join the community of practice at Social Prescribing USA at https://socialprescribingusa.com/ (Click on “Join the Movement”).
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In this episode, we will learn from Dr. Erica Herrera, OTD, OTR/L, CHT & Dr. Alaa Abou-Arab, OTD, OTR/L. Co-Authors of Occupational Identity. Dr. Erica Herrera is an occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy as a certified hand therapist. She completed her undergraduate work at California State Polytechnic University of Pomona in the field of Biological Sciences. She further went on to pursue her master’s degree from Loma Linda University and her occupational therapy doctorate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Promotions. Coming from humble beginnings, she has always had a passion for serving humanity through community service ventures, statewide as well as missionary work abroad. Places she has been honored to serve included an orphanage in Haiti to make adaptive equipment and upper extremity orthotics for children as well as an orphanage in Morocco, to work with the Arab and Italian therapists on proper positioning of children with arthrogryposis, to name a couple. When not abroad, she loves to devise her own volunteer projects for the community such as Turkey trotting to raise money for families during the pandemic as well as gathering donations for Christmas gifts for women and children victimized by domestic violence and substance abuse issues. Being a part of her church family has always been a priority, along with the strong foundation her faith provides. Continuously trying to lead by example, Dr. Herrera believes in a healthy lifestyle that includes active participation in nutrition, mental wellness, and physical health. With her eagerness to learn about and experience new cultures, languages, music, foods, and sports activities, Dr. Herrera can truly say that every day is an exciting gift from God. Through the skills learned as an occupational therapist, Dr. Herrera believes that we are more than a body of parts; but are uniquely and wonderfully made, to share our gifts, talents, and skills with our fellow man.
Dr. Alaa Abou-Arab is co-founder of kNOwBiaS, a long-time activist rooted in anti-war, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. He was born and raised in a small town in Ohio by my immigrant Lebanese parents. He received his occupational therapy training in Philadelphia, PA, and later obtained his Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Temple University. He received a Teaching in Higher Education Certificate and his research involved exploring racial bias in the field of occupational therapy. His personal and professional experiences have given him a unique and genuine expertise in the intersections of race, health, culture, and justice. Partnering with Alaa could mean that you are better able to address racism, bias, and oppression in your institution, and facilitate powerful discussions that truly embrace justice for all and can ultimately change and save lives.
Contact & Resources
Alaa - IG: @alaa.abouarab, linked in, website: knowbias.net. email: alaa@knowbias.net.
Erica - johnsoerica@gmail.com, facebook: Erica V. Herrera
Order the Book:
https://us.jkp.com/products/occupational-identity
https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900599
Coalition of Occupational Therapists Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
https://www.cotad.org/
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In this episode, we will learn from Danielle Barbieri, OTR/L, an Associate Clinical Product Manager at Augment Therapy. As an Occupational Therapist with a background in the NYC public school system, homecare, and pediatric sensory gyms in pediatrics, Danielle possesses a keen understanding of the unique strengths and challenges faced by her young clients, as well as the needs of a therapist practicing under high demands and time constraints. Danielle is currently focused on growing her career, in digital health and health technology. As an OT, Danielle thrives on the challenge of developing creative and engaging activities to enhance the skills that her clients wish to improve. This experience carries over into her work at Augment Therapy, where she provides unique ideas for games, accessibility, and strategies to reach busy therapists. Danielle is an advocate for the voice of the customer, actively crafting ways to get feedback from users to drive product improvement. She harnesses her market experience to identify pain points for therapists, clients, and their families. Working in a collaborative environment, she enjoys seeing how these ideas develop from multiple perspectives into solutions for Augment Therapy customers.
Q & A with Danielle:
The best place to find me is LinkedIn!
My page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-barbieri-otr?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Augment Therapy: https://www.augmenttherapy.com/arwellpro I should probably ask if it’s okay to share these outside links, but these are things that have helped me:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/collective-coachinggroup/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clinician-transition/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-non-clinical-pt/
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In this episode, we will learn from Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS, an occupational therapist who specializes in Driver Rehabilitation. Susie is certified driver rehabilitation specialist who has achieved her Specialty Certification in Driving and Community Mobility from the American Occupational Therapy Association and her certification as a driver rehabilitation specialist from the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists. Susie offers extensive clinical and professional knowledge with over 20 years of experience as an OT & driver rehabilitation specialist. While she started her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she now owns and operates her own private driver rehabilitation practice, Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC. In her practice, she evaluates and treats drivers with medical conditions impacting cognitive, motor, and visual skills. She works closely with her drivers and their families to help determine the highest and safest level of engagement in mobility. Susie also is the leading educator for occupational therapy practitioners entering the field of driver rehabilitation. She is an active volunteer with CarFit, a published author, adjunct professor, lecturer, & mentor.
Contact:
Please come visit me! Adaptivemobility.thinkific.com - I offer free CE that is approved by AOTA. Who doesn't love free CE! On Facebook - join us on Driving for the OTP.
LinkedIn - Susan Touchinsky.
https://adaptivemobility.thinkific.com/ FREE COURSE - OT's Role with Driving - https://adaptivemobility.thinkific.com/courses/1-2023 Mini Podcast - Quick Q&A - OT Driving with Susie Q https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drivingot
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In this episode, we will learn from S. Preethi Shanmugapriya, Dr(OT), Msc (psy). Preethi is an occupational therapist based in Tamilnadu, India specializing in adult acute care mental health services (functioning in hybrid mode). As the Founder and Chief Therapist at Inclusive Wellbeing - Holistic Mental Health Clinic, she is dedicated to promoting comprehensive mental well-being. Drawing from her own journey as a survivor of C-PTSD, her primary focus as a holistic mental health and lifestyle coach is to support women navigating emotional trauma. She is also co-partner of Project "Milir," a support group for women from oppressed communities facing caste-based trauma. Additionally, she provides 1:1 student mentorship sessions for OT students aiming to build their capacity as tele-mental health service providers.
Contact & Resources:
Instagram: @healwithpreethi @inclusivewellbeing_mhc
LinkedIn: S Preethi Shanmugapriya,Dr (OT)
Email : support@inclusivewellbeing.in
My LinkedIn post on : Occupation centered psychotherapy
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In this episode, we will learn from Jacki D’Aries, OTR/L, CBIS. Jacki is an occupational therapist who specializes in working with people recovering from brain injuries and strokes and their caregivers. She has her own private practice where she treats people in their homes or takes them out into their community for therapy. She created her own mighty network named, Holistic Life Skills, which is for people in recovery and their caregivers and does consulting work to create programs for a local brain injury organization in her community.
Contact & Resources:
Anyone is welcome to join my might network to be part of the community and also learn if you're interested in brain injury and stroke rehab.
My community website: Empowered Neuro Community and the link is www.community.empoweredneuro.com
My private practice website: www.hlskills.com
Anyone is more than welcome to also email me for any questions or just to chat!
Email: jacki@hlskills.com
You can also find me on social media:
Instagram: holisticlifeskills
Facebook: Jacqueline D'Aries
LinkedIn: Jacqueline D'AriesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/occupational-therapists-for-environmental-action/?viewAsMember=true
We have a blog post with some information and links to key OT and sustainability documents. It’s a great place to start. The post can be found at: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/blog/sustainability-and-climate-change-documents-and-module-resources-for-otps
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In this episode, we will learn from Alison Bode, MS, OTR/L & Madelyn Yoo, MS, OTR/L, two of the founding members of Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action (OTEA). OTEA is composed of a group of occupational therapy practitioners and students (OTPS) from across the US who are committed to raising awareness about the impact of climate change on human health, wellness, and participation in meaningful occupations. OTEA endeavors to collaborate with like-minded professionals to address the ways in which human occupation can either contribute to or mitigate the worst effects of the climate crisis. Special Mention to other members of the OTEA leadership team, Carol Myers, Kelly Carlson, Jill Clancy-Secreto and, Elizabeth Richardson.
Contact & Resources:
OTEA website: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081841489525
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otenvironmentalaction/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/occupational-therapists-for-environmental-action/?viewAsMember=true
We have a blog post with some information and links to key OT and sustainability documents. It’s a great place to start. The post can be found at: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/blog/sustainability-and-climate-change-documents-and-module-resources-for-otps
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In the episode, we will learn from Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS. Gina is a dedicated occupational therapist who specializes in Hippotherapy. She has extensive experiences
in clinical practice, education, and leadership. Holding a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Philadelphia University, Gina is a licensed occupational therapist in New Jersey, bringing a rich skill set to her roles. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her teaching experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Raritan Valley Community College and her role as Coordinating Faculty for the American Hippotherapy Association, where she contributes to curriculum development and ensures learner outcomes. With clinical expertise in pediatric and psychosocial interventions, Gina holds certifications in Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime intervention, and is a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. As the owner of Epona Therapy Services, LLC, Gina operates a private practice, delivering direct occupational therapy services and providing career coaching. Her leadership roles have included Director of Operations at Mane Stream, showcase effective staff management and oversight of therapy services. Gina's impact extends to addressing mental health in diverse populations, exemplifying her holistic approach and commitment to the transformative potential of occupational therapy.
Contact & Resources:
For listeners who have an OT.com account this course is a good starting place:
https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/ot-ceus/course/introduction-to-hippotherapy-for-occupational-4036 For the American Hippotherapy Association:
https://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org/ My free online community at Epona Academy: https://eponaacademy.xperiencify.io/ Animals & Aquatics in OT podcast: https://animalsandaquatics.buzzsprout.com
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In this episode, we will learn from Andrea Cordis, MS, OTA (she/her/hers). Andrea has been a COTA since 2004. She has practiced in a variety of settings including skilled nursing, home health, inpatient psych, community-based mental health, and inpatient rehab. Andrea also worked as a lab instructor and fieldwork assistant in a masters of OT program. In addition to her OT education, Andrea also holds a BS in health science and an MS in higher education administration. She recently made the move to Massachusetts Councils on Aging as the training and education manager, using her OT skills in an uncommon way! Andrea is also a trauma-informed yoga instructor. When she is not working at MCOA, teaching yoga or working per diem in inpatient rehab, you can find her baking, hiking, or traveling!
Contact & Resources:
Here is a link to Conversations with an OT podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3QtawOTioXdwC0Ofk1OyS0?si=83444bdca79148f7
MCOA Website - Massachusetts Council on Aging
NCOA Website - National Councils on Aging
I am also on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cordis-7391b528a/
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In this episode, we will learn from Francisco Lasta, OTR/L (he/him). Francisco is a licensed Occupational Therapist who specializes in Inclusive Design. With over a decade of working with people with a variety of disabilities of all ages and socio-economic statuses, his expertise in human-centered design, task analysis, and accessibility gives him a uniquely empathetic and functional perspective when it comes to architecture and design. Combined with his solid knowledge of UX, he is passionate about helping designers create spaces that are accessible and usable by all people. As M2’s Marketing Strategist, Francisco closely collaborates with M2’s talented architects and designers to develop and execute marketing campaigns and helps with business development to explore, establish, and strengthen strategic partnerships. He is passionate about how M2 can uniquely position and differentiate itself during project pursuits as he leads the firm’s strategic planning meetings. He reinforces this role with his tech savviness and keeping himself updated on emerging industry trends.
Contact & Resources:
Our website www.muller2.com and
My linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/
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In this episode, we will learn from Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES. Dr. Reaume has more than 15 years of experience as both a therapist and educator. After completing both her Master’s and Doctorate at the University of Southern California, she created a career weaving together her background in Lifestyle Redesign, mental health, and movement in order to forge her own path in a variety of non-traditional OT settings. She launched her private practice, Supported Mama, in 2020 with the goal of helping women reconnect to their bodies after pregnancy in a way that supports both physical and mental well-being. She holds advanced certifications in lifestyle medicine, perinatal mental health, postpartum corrective exercise, and ergonomics. She has presented her work both nationally and internationally, as well as held several leadership positions for the Occupational Therapy Association of California. Her work has also been featured on the Amazon Halo fitness app and Pilates.com. Dr. Reaume currently serves as Assistant Clinical Professor for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento, California, and as the Advocacy & Government Affairs Committee Chair for the Occupational Therapy Association of California.
Contact & Resources:
IG: @supportedmama
Website: www.supportedmama.com
Email: carlin@supportedmama.com
Occupational Therapists in Maternal Health https://www.otsinmaternalhealth.com/
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In this episode, In this post, we will learn from Carly Weiner, MS, OTR/L (they/them). Carly is a Registered Occupational Therapist who currently works in a healthcare technology start-up. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University. Carly started planning a non-clinical career while still in graduate school. Carly offered to work for free for anybody she could while in grad school to gain a broad range of experiences. This included a start-up called Rosarium Health, which focuses on home modifications, where Carly is now the Director of Clinical Partnerships as a freelancer. In this role, she uses the power of networking to connect interested clinicians with the company to create partnerships.
*Many Thanks to Episode #66 podcast co-contributor, Emily A. who wishes to stay anonymous and was generous enough to share her journey & perspective..
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In this special Christmas episode, you will hear me & some of my past uncommon OT guests talk about our favorite parts about being an occupational therapy practitioner. Have a listen to see if any or all of them resonate with you. Can you guess the names of these featured Uncommon OT guests?
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In this episode, we will learn from Frances Gee, MS, OTR/L (she/her/hers). Frances is a Registered Occupational Therapist who specializes in teaching mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. Frances has 36 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist and her areas of expertise include mental health, long-term acute care, psychiatric and physical disabilities home health, and academia. Frances has been a faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Stanbridge University, Irvine, and Alhambra, California campuses, since July 2013 and has transitioned to serving as an adjunct faculty member as of August 2023.
Contact & Resources
Feel free to e-mail me at fgee@stanbridge.edu anytime!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-gee-71235b35/
Stanbridge University
https://www.stanbridge.edu/program/msot
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In this episode, we will learn from Sarah Good, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers). Sarah is a Registered Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher in Ottawa, Ontario with more than 20 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, and community settings. Since 2007, she has worked with clients in their homes and communities. Both in her personal and professional life, she uses nature and mindfulness meditation to bring calm and joy to each day and has been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly since she became an OT. Sarah strives to offer ways for OTs from around the world to connect and learn about mindfulness together!
Contact & Resources:
My website for professional development: https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/ot-pd
My site for resources: https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/free-resources
Mindful OT FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulots
Business FB page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgoodOT
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-good-76a59aa3/
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In this episode, we will learn from Consuela Marshall, OTR/L, CAPS. Consuela is a Caregiver Coach and Aging-In-Place Consultant, and an Occupational Therapist with 27 years of experience providing care to individuals with disabilities and disorders or who have sustained injuries that negatively affect their level of independence with self-care, mobility, and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) tasks. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical Center, and has worked on Skilled Nursing Units, Inpatient Rehab Units, and in the home health setting. Consuela is a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, a Certified Aging In Place Specialist, and a former board member of the Louisiana Assisted Living Association.
Contact & Resources:
You can email me at c.marshall@findingafoothold.com.
Social Media Links
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www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-3a136a1b9
https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/
Website: www.findingafoothold.com
Group Coaching: UN-Losing You In Caregiving Group Coaching
Group Coaching: Staying Safe In Your Home Group Coaching
Course: Hospital to Home…Get Your Duck In A Row
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In this episode, we will learn from Michael Sy, PhD, MHPEd, OTRP (He/Him/His). Michael is a Filipino occupational therapist, a health professions specialist, and an occupational scientist. A previous Associate Professor of health professions education from the University of the Philippines in Manila, his current post as a senior researcher is with the Institute of Occupational Therapy at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. His Ph.D. work and practice revolve around occupational therapy in substance addiction and rehabilitation, social and justice determinants of health, and inter-professional education and collaborative practice in diverse health/social care settings.
Contact & Resources:
Research Portfolio: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-0849-2874
Personal website and socials: https://www.drmikesyot.com/
The paper I shared "Unraveling the “Greener Pastures” Concept: The Phenomenology of Internationally Educated Occupational Therapists" https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15394492231205885
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In this episode, we will learn from Dr. Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR/L. Dr. Hamed is an occupational therapist who uses Virtual Reality in OT Education. Dr. Hamed is an associate professor and associate director of the Columbia University programs in occupational therapy at Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She is also the director of the research curriculum for the entry-level MOT program and the mentor of a number of OT Doctorate students. She has been recently elected to the AOTA board of directors, is the founder of the Arab American Occupational Therapy Group, and is a member of the World Federation for Occupational Therapists. She has been a member of the AOTA DEI task force 2020-2021 and an AOTA DEI committee member 2021-2023. She is also the faculty advisor of the Columbia University OT COTAD chapter (Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity). Her interests are in advocacy for DEI issues in OT education and practice and has published a number of articles on cultural humility and culturally responsive care. Dr. Hamed has been an invited guest speaker to numerous academic institutions to address bias, microaggressions, and cultural humility for OT students and educators.
Contact & Resources:
People can reach out to me by email at rh2955@columbia.edu. They can also visit my website at dr.razanhamed.com. or follow me on my social media pages such as Instagram @dr.razan_hamed
We are currently trying this VR project again with a new software called Body Swap so we are expanding the project.
I am presenting on VR and bias at the AOTA Education Summit in November. Stop by if you're interested to learn more.
I am also presenting on cultural humility in OT education at the AOTA Ed Summit in November.
Articles on cultural humility:
An upcoming article in OT Practice's November issue called Diversity of Grief: How Culture Affects Coping with Loss (stay on the lookout)
The Invisible Diversity of Arab Identity: Implications for OT https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/dei-the-invisible-diversity-of-arab-identity#:~:text=Arabs%20come%20from%20more%20than,extremely%2C%20but%20invisibly%2C%20diverse.
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In this episode, we will learn from Patrice Maynard, OTD, MOT, BSHS, OTR/L. She is the founder and owner of Maynard Milestones, LLC, a mobile pediatric private practice. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. During Patrice’s post-professional OTD program, she created the Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurs of Color (OTEC) community which is an online educational platform for OTPs of color who are entrepreneurs or who desire to be one to provide networking opportunities and a shared aligned space for OTP business owners. She started its private Facebook group, which spawned into hosting and curating her first OTEC online conference in the midst of finishing her first year of her PP-OTD program. It consisted of 35+ panelists who are OTP entrepreneurs of color sharing their experiences of running their own clinical and non-clinical businesses. Her doctoral capstone was a qualitative phenomenological study on female OTPs of color who transitioned from employees to entrepreneurs. Upon graduation, she received the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Achievement Award from her program.
Contact & Resources:
Instagram:@otentrepreneursofcolor @maynardmilestones:
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/otentrepreneursofcolor/
Email maynardmilestones@gmail.com:
Website www.maynardmilestones.com
LinkedIn: Patrice Maynard:
The Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurs of Color (OTEC) Online Conference takes place on Saturday, October 7th, and Sunday, October 8th, 2023 from 11 a.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST. Tickets are on sale until Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to OTPs, students, and other healthcare providers.
https://patrice-maynard.mykajabi.com/otec-offer-landing-page
Podcasts: OTs Get Paid Podcast; Mind Your OT Business; The OTPreneur Podcast, Dr. Reina Olivera Taking OTs Online (Facebook); Ready, Set, Treat! Book
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In this episode, we will learn from Karen Keptner, Ph.D., OTR/L. She is an Associate Professor and the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Cleveland State University. She frequently works with individuals who are at risk of dropping out of post-secondary studies. In the last few years, she has developed a credit-bearing skill-building course for students returning to campus following a medical withdrawal, introduced occupational therapy as a service on campus, and provided direct occupational therapy services to undergraduate and graduate students referred by the Office of Disability Services. She also works with aged-out foster youth, addressing ‘exposure gaps’ they experience as they transition from adolescents to adults. As a faculty member, she advocates for inclusive teaching practices and addressing systematic barriers that hinder student success. In her free time, she likes to travel, read books, and spend time with her family.
Contact & Resources:
My business name is "The College OT". I have a website - you can find me at keptnerot.com or collegeot.com. I am also mostly on LinkedIn (just cannot get the time to do others at the moment) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-keptner-phd-otrl/
I am always happy to connect through email at kkeptner@gmail.com (and never be offended to send me a reminder email - it is something I just cannot keep up with sometimes!)
I just came out with a book "Primer for OT Professionals in Higher Education". It explores the basic structure of higher education campuses and ways OTPs can find a unique gap in a campus near them. It is only $20 and I am promising anyone who purchases by August 31, 2023, a free copy of the next version (already in process). I put this book out to get an idea of what OTPs are looking for in the practice area -and see if there is interest. So, using the book as a way to design other things down the road as well.
I am also finishing up a practical workbook to use with students - it can be used by OTs, school and transition counselors, etc.
I do a blog at collegeot.com (I am not great at posting but there are some helpful blog posts in there - for people working with adolescents/young adults as well).
I am just listing a bibliography of my professional journal articles here - I am happy to give people access to the pre-print version of most of these if they contact me.
Eichler, J. & Keptner, K.M. (online, May 2023). Defining Occupational Therapy practice with higher education populations: A census of practitioners in an emerging space. British Journal of Occupational Therapy https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231168008
Heath, M. & Keptner, K.M. (accepted January 2023). The impact of belonging and discrimination on psychological well-being among transitioning adults: A study using the Panel Survey for Income Dynamics Transition Supplement. Current Psychology
Keptner, K. M. (2017). Long-term follow-up of an occupation-based group addressing occupational performance and satisfaction in university freshmen. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 33(4), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2017.1331150
Keptner, K. M. (2019). Relationship between occupational performance measures and adjustment in a sample of university students. Journal of Occupational Science, 26(1), 6-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/14427591.2018.1539409
Keptner, K.M., Fitzgibbon, C., & O’Sullivan, J. (2021). Effectiveness of anxiety reduction interventions on state anxiety: A comparison of four techniques incorporating sensory modulation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(5), 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620935061
Keptner, K. M., Harris,A., Mellyn,J., Neff,N., Rassie,N., & Thompson,K. (2016). Occupational therapy services to promote occupational performance, performance satisfaction, and quality of life in university freshmen: A pilot study. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 32(2), 185-202. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2015.1135094
Keptner, K.M., Lambdin-Pattavina, C., Jalaba, T., Nawotniak, S., & Cozzolino, M. (accepted March,2023). Preparing and responding to the current mental health “Tsunami”: Embracing Mary Reilly’s call to action. American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Keptner, K. M. & Rogers, R. (2019). Competence and satisfaction in occupational performance among a sample of university students: An exploratory study. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 39(4). 204-212. https://doi.org/10.1177/1539449218813702
Keptner, K.M., & McCarthy, K. (2020). Mapping occupational therapy with post-secondary students: A scoping review. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1617
Keptner, K.M. & McCarthy, K. (2020). Disruption of academic occupations during COVID-19: impact on mental health and the role of occupational therapy in tertiary education. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 76(2),78-81. https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822575
Book chapter
Eichler, J. & Keptner, K.M. (May 2023). Transitions and their implications across the lifespan for the OT in Primary Care in Primary Care Occupational Therapy. Day, M., Smith, K., Dahl Popolizio, S., Muir, S., & Manaard, W. (eds.) Springer, Inc.
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In this special episode, we will learn from Naomi Mattanick, MS, OTR/L & Brooke Tubbs, OTD, OTR/L, two occupational therapists practicing in Surf Therapy.
Naomi Mattanick, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration therapy, surf therapy, and childhood and infant development. “Kids are amazing and dynamic individuals. Yet, they have a lot to conquer. In my years of experience, I have served infants to early adolescents in a variety of areas including sensory processing, physical and emotional regulation, organization of behavior and attention, acquisition of vital motor milestones, motor coordination development, and oral-motor therapy for feeding. My mission is for each caregiver and child to feel understood and empowered as they are equipped with life-long tools. My passion is to see children feel joy as they playfully develop a strong identity and sense of self through the skills and knowledge they have obtained.”
Brooke Tubbs, OTD, OTR/L is a recent graduate from Northern Arizona’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. She now lives and practices as an acute care OT in a community hospital and as a surf therapist in Rhode Island. Brooke graduated from Alma College in Michigan with a B.S. in Integrative Physiology and Health Science and a Minor in Spanish. After graduation, Brooke was a U.S Fulbright Scholar in the Philippines, performing research on Filipino teachers’ perceptions of inclusive education practices. During her OTD program, Brooke participated in a research residency in the Philippines, working with an interdisciplinary team to create an immersive research project surrounding multi-modal perceptions of aging. She also completed a graduate research certificate through the University of South Florida, in partnership with NAU, in Translational Research Education in Adolescent Behavioral Health. With this project Brooke worked with peers to develop a life skills curriculum and assessments for youth aging out of foster care; she is passionate about this work and continues to be involved in projects related to it. She is involved with additional research projects relating to CRPS and sensory processing and practice scholarship for OTs. Brooke will complete an additional graduate research certificate in the spring of 2023 on the topic of Culturally Competent Addictions Research Training. Brooke’s intentional drive for the unknown led her to become a surf therapist in Rhode Island. She has a recently published article in the OT Practice Magazine titled “Riding the Wave: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Surf Therapy”. Brooke has large aspirations for promoting OT’s work in uncommon settings, practicing at the full scope of her license, and transitioning to a role in academia down the line.
Contact & Resources:
Naomi:
The number one place to find me and see my current work is on my Instagram: @hang_ten_therapeutics which directs you to my website and shares all of my offerings. This has my contact information.
Brooke:
You can email me (bmt263@nau.edu) or follow me on Instagram (@brooketubbs), Facebook (Brooke Tubbs) or on Twitter (@brooketubbs). You can also follow Gnome Surf (@GnomeSurf) or ISTO (@intlsurftherapyorg). You can reach out to me with ideas, partnerships, questings, really anything!
https://intlsurftherapy.org/
https://www.gnomesurf.com/
https://tedx.ucla.edu/project/carly_rogers_surfing_infinite_possibilities_to_heal/
“Blue Mind: The Surprising Science that Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Makes You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do” by Wallace Nichols.
Rogers, C. M., Mallinson, T., & Peppers, D. (2014). High-intensity sports for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression: Feasibility study of ocean therapy with veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 395–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.011221
Moore, A. M., Clapham, E. D., & Deeney, T. A. (2017). Parents’ perspectives on surf therapy for children with disabilities. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2017.1400660F
Benninger, E., Curtis, C., Sarkisian, G. V., Rogers, C. M., Bender, K., & Comer, M. (2020). Surf therapy: A scoping review of the qualitative and quantitative research evidence. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 11(2), 1–26.
https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/riding-the-wave-ots-role-in-surf-therapy
NAU Foster Youth Program
https://crowdfund.foundationnau.org/project/21729
Listen - Foster Youth Stories
https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Stories-We-Carry-House-ebook/dp/B09YYTLB2V?asin=B09YYTLB2V&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1
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In this special episode, we will learn from Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH & Serena Blank, MOT, OTR/L, two occupational therapists working with Individuals experiencing homelessness.
Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH currently serves as an instructor in the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tyminski earned her master's degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in 2012 and her Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2017 from Saint Louis University. Her clinical practice experience is in the area of community-based mental health practice, where she served as the occupational therapist for a transitional housing program for men experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and homelessness and spent a year as the clinical director coordinating occupational therapy services and students. As part of her doctoral work, Dr. Tyminski introduced occupational therapy services to a local homeless shelter through the use of Level II fieldwork students. Following the success of the program, Dr. Tyminski opened an outpatient student experiential learning clinic in collaboration with St. Patrick Center in downtown St. Louis in 2018. The Community Independence Occupational Therapy Clinic continues to provide occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Dr. Tyminski's research focuses on improving occupational participation and quality of life for populations experiencing marginalization through providing occupation-based services targeted at improving life skills and community reintegration. She collaborates with local community agencies to provide programming to address concerns of occupational justice related to increased participation in survival occupations among those experiencing mental illness, homelessness, or recent return to the community from incarceration. She is also currently in the process of obtaining her PhD in Education at Washington University in St. Louis.
Serena Blank, MOT, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist at the St. Patrick Center, an organization that works to increase access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare in the St. Louis region. In prior roles, she completed a Fellowship in psychosocial rehabilitation at the VA in Durham, NC. The program assisted Veterans experiencing serious mental illness. Upon returning to St. Louis, she worked for Saint Louis University’s Transformative Justice Initiative. She provided occupational therapy services to people incarcerated and supported their reentry back into the community. Her unique lens of occupations in marginalized populations helps her advocate for change in health and human service systems. She holds two degrees from Saint Louis University including a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science and Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Contact & Resources:
Email:
Quinn at tyminskiq@wustl.edu
Serena at blank.serena@gmail.com
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/serena-blank-a33183156
https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-tyminski-574621254/
Occupational Therapy for the Homeless
https://www.ted.com/talks/quinn_tyminski_occupational_therapy_for_the_homeless
Quinn’s Medbridge course on working with individuals experiencing homelessness https://www.medbridge.com/course-catalog/details/homelessness-health-care-practitioners-quinn-tyminski/
The Development of a Role-Emerging Fieldwork Placement in a Homeless Shelter
https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol2/iss2/7/
Occupational Therapy Student-Run Free Clinic: Mutual Benefits in Expanded Homeless and Health Services and Clinical Skills Development”, Journal of Student-Run Clinics, 7(1). doi: 10.59586/jsrc.v7i1.248. Drummond, R., Koziol, C., Yeats, H. and Tyminski, Q. (2021)
https://journalsrc.org/index.php/jsrc/article/view/248
St. Patrick Center
https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/
Washington University, St Louis – Program in Occupational Therapy
https://www.ot.wustl.edu/education/directed-scholarship/community-independence-occupational-therapy-program-569
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In this fun mini-episode, we will kick off my 2nd Year Podcast Anniversary celebration. Get to know me and some of my uncommon OT guests just a little bit more through a series of bonus questions. You will hear about some of our favorite occupations, our OT Elevator speeches, our favorite parts about being an Occupational Therapist, and the individuals who inspire us. Can you guess the names of these featured guests? To continue the celebration throughout the month of August I look forward to presenting you with 2 inspiring episodes, each episode with 2 rockstar occupational therapy practitioner guests who are currently practicing in the same non-traditional, emerging practice and uncommon setting.
Resources:
Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Episode #30
https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a-r36h9-z3fca-8ay2w-azmnp-jl3wr-cha3w-9325f-w83sd-se5zj-lhapg-74ljk-b8rbj-td3fk-mppa4-7xk54-t97nw
Carlyn Neek, OT Link Episode #24
https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a-r36h9-z3fca-8ay2w-azmnp-jl3wr-cha3w-9325f-w83sd-se5zj-lhapg-74ljk
Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L Episode #15
https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a-r36h9-z3fca
Mental Health Task Force Episode #43
https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/w5cccznfxllnw9f-g7zzj-4n58b-elpep-la2a4-msd2r-nbpr4-rfbrl
New York State Occupational Therapy Association – Mental Health Task Force
https://www.nysota.org/page/MHTF
Anniversary Contest Details:
Name the 7 Uncommon OT guests featured in this episode.
Submit Your Answers on Instagram @transitionsOT
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In this episode, we will learn from Hiral Khatri, OTD, OTR/L. Hiral is a highly respected and accomplished occupational therapist with over 13 years of experience in the field who holds a variety of leadership roles. She is known for her integrity, innovative approach to therapy, and her unwavering commitment to supporting and advocating for her patients and her profession. Throughout her career, Dr. Khatri has consistently demonstrated her dedication to improving the lives of individuals of all ages through occupational therapy. She is highly skilled at developing customized treatment plans that are tailored to the unique needs and goals of her patients and is always seeking out new and innovative methods to enhance their progress. One of Dr. Khatri’s greatest achievements is the founding of OT Park, a pediatric occupational therapy practice that provides vital services to children in need. Under Dr. Khatri’s leadership, OT Park has grown into a respected and successful practice and has helped countless children improve their quality of life through occupational therapy. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Khatri is also deeply committed to advancing the field of occupational therapy through education and advocacy. She currently serves as a lecturer at San Jose State University, where she teaches pediatric occupational therapy, and is also the Region 3 Director for the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC). Dr. Khatri is also an AOTPAC Ambassador and holds the position of Membership Chair for the Association for Asian Pacific Islanders in Occupational Therapy. She is also a respected mentor in the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). Dr. Khatri’s contributions to the healthcare industry have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. She has been named one of the top 100 visionaries in the field, received an entrepreneur of the year award from OTAC and most recently received the Force for Good Award 2023 by University of St Augustine, Florida. Outside of work, Dr. Khatri is passionate about giving back to her community and making a positive impact in the world. She is an avid supporter of various causes and charities and is always looking for new ways to make a difference.
Show Key Points:
· Hiral shares a little about herself and some of her favorite occupations
· She describes her current uncommon OT roles and responsibilities
· She describes her path and what inspired her to do lead
· She shares challenges and successes in her current roles
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides resources and contact information
Contact & Resources:
Instagram: @otparkbox
Facebook: hiral.khatri or facebook.com/otparkbox
Twitter: @otparkbox
Linked in: OT Park or Hiral Khatri
Email: Hiral@otpark.
Website: https://otpark.com/blog/
Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC)
https://www.otaconline.org/
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
https://www.cotad.org/
Asian Pacific Heritage Occupational Therapy Association (APHOTA)
https://asianot.org/
Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback from you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will learn from Alondra Ammon, MOT, OTR/L. Alondra is an occupational therapist who works in community-based mental health and specializes in housing stability & retention. She is a 1st-generation Salvadorean/Haitian American from Maryland. Alondra learned to overcome adversity and strive despite the challenges of being raised alongside her seven siblings by her single parent, her mother, who immigrated from El Salvador. After high school, Alondra enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, working as a dental assistant and hygienist. During her time in the military, she discovered a passion for helping others in the healthcare field. She graduated with her B.S. in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University and her Master’s in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University. During graduate school, Alondra served as the co-president for S.O.T.A. and helped raise over $3,000 for local community outreach and AOTPAC. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Outstanding Student Award and was selected to participate in the Emerging Leaders Development Program through the American Occupational Therapy Association. Currently, Alondra is pursuing her Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman's University and was recently awarded a graduate fellowship called WoMentoring, designed to support women in leadership and research. Her dissertation topic is centered around exploring how learning is influenced by racial/ethnic bias towards students of color during Level II fieldwork. With an increased demand to diversify the profession, Alondra hopes to create equitable and inclusive resources to support the recruitment and retention of graduate students of color and bring more awareness to help mitigate health disparities.
Show Key Points:
· Alondra shares a little about herself and some of her favorite occupations
· She describes her current uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes her path and what inspired her to do this type of work
· She shares challenges and successes in her current role
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides her resources and contact information
Contact & Resources:
My social media handles: IG & FB @AlondraLaOT,
Ways to keep up with my "doings": https://linktr.ee/AlondraLaOT
Suggested readings/Articles:
- A systematic review of occupational therapy interventions in the transition from homelessness
- Occupational experiences of homelessness: A systematic review and meta-aggregation
Books: The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog
(Dr. Bruce Perry)- https://a.co/d/aSqG8BB Dopamine -
(Dr. Anna Lembke)- https://a.co/d/dTUFQHg
Websites: AOTA - https://www.aota.org/practice/clinical-topics/mental-health California
Supportive Housing- https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/docs/housing-first-fact-sheet.pdf
The Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Action Coalition (POTAC) https://www.potac.org/
Telemundo https://www.telemundoareadelabahia.com/ott-videos-local/t48-al-momento-esta-manana-aterrizo-el-avion-con-la-vicepresidenta-kamala-harris/2314398/
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In this episode, we will learn from Allie Karagozian, MS, OTR/L. Allie is an occupational therapist who specializes in Fertility Health. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Michael, and their two sons. Allie earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and her Master’s degree in occupational therapy from Grand Valley State University in West Michigan. She has worked for the past seven years as an occupational therapist in Chicago. She began her career at a community hospital on the South Side of the city working in a behavioral health unit and an inpatient rehabilitation unit. For the past six years, she has worked in a large academic medical center in the in-patient rehabilitation and acute care settings. Her passion within her field has been in promoting health literacy. Allie is the founder of Holding Both, a business created to support women experiencing secondary infertility through 1:1 support, group sessions, and community building. Allie has experienced infertility during motherhood herself. She sees a great opportunity to be of support by helping women identify the unique barriers that they may face during this process. Allie knows that there is complexity in holding both the joys of parenting and the pain of infertility at the same time. She plans to launch her podcast in June of this year.
Show Key Points:
· Allie describes her current uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes her path and what inspired her to do this type of work
· She describes how she applies her OT lens
· She shares her challenges and successes as an OT Entrepreneur
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides her resources and contact information
Contact & Resources:
To directly reach me: allie@holdingbothllc.com
my Instagram page @holdingboth (www.instagram.com/holdingboth)
My website www.holdingbothllc.com
My podcast will actually be launching in September, Stay Tuned!
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In this episode, we will learn from Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L an Occupational Therapist who is a speaker and producer of TEDx Events. Bill has been practicing occupational therapy for 10 years. His primary setting is in skilled nursing facility settings. He also is an adjunct instructor and thesis advisor for Stanbridge University's MSOT program as well as an active member of AOTA. He has served in the Representative Assembly in 2017-2020, Volunteer Leadership Development Committee in 2020-2022, and currently is a co-facilitator for the Autism community of practice group. Bill is also an OT conference junkie, as he has attended 50 OT conferences inside and outside of the United States thus far in his career. Finally, aside from having 3 TEDx talks under his name as a speaker, Bill has been an active TEDx event licensee since 2018. He has produced 23 TEDx talks as of this recording and is planning to produce more in the coming years.
Show Key Points:
· Bill tells us about some of his favorite occupations
· He describes his current uncommon OT work and whom he serves
· He describes his path and vision for occupational therapy
· He provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· He provides resources and his contact information
Resources & Contact:
TEDxHub- TED’s version of CommunOT. https://tedxhub.ted.com/login
Solving for x podcast- podcast on tips and tricks on organizing TEDx events. https://on.soundcloud.com/kvusd
TEDxCommunity Hangout recordings (you can access them once you are able to get into TEDxHub)- more tips and tricks on organizing TEDx events
Twitter: @BillWongOT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-wong-24492a18
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In this episode, we will learn from Joy Doll, OTD, OTR/L. Dr. Doll is an occupational therapist who specializes in Informatics. In 2023, she launched her own consulting firm to support organizations to bridge health care and social care, Hello Better Healthcare, LLC. She is Associate Professor and Program Director of Health Informatics at Creighton University. Prior to launching Hello Better Healthcare, Dr. Doll was the Vice President of Community Programs for CyncHealth. In this role, Joy supported cross-sector partnerships to build a social determinants of health ecosystem that includes community-based organizations, health information technology, 211 and health care organizations. She led the first EHR integration of health care and social care in the state of Nebraska. She is a passionate advocate for health equity supporting programs like the Health and Dwelling, a Medical Respite for the Homeless and the Greater Omaha Pathways Hub.
Prior to joining CyncHealth, Joy served as the Inaugural Executive Director for establishing the Center for Interprofessional Education and Research (CIPER) where she was engaged with CHI Health to develop, establish, and study an interprofessional clinical learning environment. She was the Vice Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at Creighton University. During her time at the CU, she was also the director of a Post Professional OTD Program where she was responsible for recruitment and retention of students, managing student issues, and maintaining program excellence.
Joy is author of the textbook Grant Writing and Program Development for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Making the Connection and over 50 book chapters or peer reviewed journal publications. She is a sought after pocaster and speaker including the 2018 TEDx Talk entitled Cultivating Collaboration in Health Care: The Journey of an Accidental Expert. Joy earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in 2003 from Creighton University. In May 2022, she completed a miniMBA from University of Arizona as a recipient of the Common Spirit Equity Impact Scholarship.
Show Key Points:
•Joy shares about her background and some of her favorite occupations
•She describes what inspires her to do this work
•She describes her current uncommon OT work
•She describes her path and vision
•She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
•She provides valuable resources and her contact information
Resources & Contact:
Twitter: @joyot
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-doll-80581876
Website www.hellobetterhealthcare.com
Email me joy@hellobetterhealthcare.com
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In this episode, we will learn from Ashley Reina, BSc. OT. Ashley is an Occupational Therapist in Health Technology who builds practice management and electronic medical record software. She is a graduate of Univ of Alberta in 2005. She has worked in pediatrics most of her career with a love for private practice. She is a visionary and lifelong learner with superpowers including awareness and vulnerability, which makes room for lots of self-reflections and growth opportunities in life. She is a mom to 3 littles, 2 boys 11, 8 and 1 girl - 8 months old. Throughout her day, she loves to build in moments of yoga, meditation, walking, and swimming. She loves the water and being by the water, swimming, paddle boarding and just watching.
Show Key Points:
· Ashley tells us about her background and some of her favorite occupations
· She describes what inspired her to do this work
· She describes her current uncommon OT work and whom he serves
· She describes her path and vision
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides valuable resources and her contact information
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In this episode, we will learn from Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/her). Sakshi is a brown, queer Occupational Therapist and Sexuality counselor from Mumbai, India working in the areas of sexuality, relationships, and mental health across the lifespan. She is the founder of Sex, Love, And OT—an inclusive, educational telehealth platform that focuses on sexual rights and liberation through education, centering pleasure, and facilitating freedom of occupational engagement in sexuality for people globally. She is also the author of SexCare—a self-help guide designed for solo and partnered pleasure through the use of sensations and self-care routine. Other aspects of her work include collaborating with other allies, advocates, educators, and NGOs around the world to advance sexuality education and research, sex worker and assault/abuse survivor healthcare, and advocating for sexuality in Occupational Therapy & Sciences across various practice areas and settings. In her spare time, she combines her love for technology, art, and sexuality through content creation, writing, and curating resources on Instagram.
Show Key Points:
· Sakshi tells us about her background and favorite occupations
· She describes what inspired her to do this work
· She describes her current uncommon OT work and whom he serves
· She describes her path and vision
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides valuable resources and her contact information
Resources and Contact:
The best way to connect with me is via my email: sex.love.andot@gmail.com.
Other ways to stay in touch or follow my work include:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sex.love.andot/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexLoveAndOT/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexloveandot
Website: https://www.sexloveandot.com/
Email: sex.love.andot@gmail.com
SexCare Book: https://www.amazon.com/SexCare-Dr-Sakshi-Tickoo/dp/9393809909
Horn OT Please (Podcast): https://anchor.fm/hornotplease
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In this post, we will learn from David Merlo, MS, COTA/L, CPRP, ROH. He is an OTP and is managing director of Restoration Society, Inc, a peer-operated community mental health agency Buffalo, NY founded upon the recovery vision that all individuals can lead active lives filled with hope and satisfaction and make valuable contributions to our community. For 8 years prior he was the founding director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Bryant and Stratton College in Rochester, NY. Prior to that he was professor and academic fieldwork coordinator for over 18 years at Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. Trained through Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, David is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) in addition to being a licensed COTA. He completed graduate studies in assistive and rehabilitation technology at University at Buffalo OT Department and Center for Assistive Technology (CAT). He earned an MS degree at Buffalo State College, focusing on adult education with emphasis on technology and supporting students with disabilities. David has presented at numerous conferences and co-authored articles on psychiatric rehabilitation, mental health recovery, assistive technology, and the role of occupational therapy assistants in clinical and community practice. He currently services on the board of Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation, an organization
that supports the first and only school in Haiti with four-year degree programs in both OT and PT. He serves in a leadership capacity with the Consortium of Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Educators, an interprofessional community of practice. He is past director of AOTA Board of Directors, and past representative of the AOTA Representative Assembly. He has served in numerous leadership and volunteer capacities within New York State Occupational Therapy Association.
Q & A with Dave:
Please tell us a little about yourself and some of your favorite occupations:
I recently retired from academia to take on a position in community mental health practice. Favorite leisure occupations: Patio and indoor gardening, listening to jazz, traveling, and watching independent, international, and documentary films.
What motivated you to contribute to this podcast series?
I was invited by fellow members of the NY Mental Health Task Force
Please describe the UncommonOT work that you do and the setting in which you work, the population you serve, and the needs that you address.
I recently retired as founding director of an OTA academic program to assume a director position at a Restoration Society, Inc, a community-based mental health recovery organization in Buffalo, NY (www.RSIWNY.org). I previously served on their board of directors for nearly 30 years and was recently invited to join their administration. The agency is peer-operated (majority of staff, administration, and board are people who identify as recovering from mental illness or addictions). The agency addresses non-clinical recovery needs, and social determinants of health among people with severe mental illness. We operate through a mental health recovery model lens, focusing on building a person’s strengths, talents, coping abilities, resources, and inherent values to support their success, satisfaction, and well-being. The agency addresses the "4 dimensions of recovery" as defined by SAMHSA: HEALTH (symptom/wellness self-management and making healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being), HOME (having a stable and safe place to live), PURPOSE (meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and independence/income/resources to participate in society), and COMMUNITY (having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope).
What inspired you or drew you to this type of OT work?
A prior education in horticulture (I was passionate about gardening, landscape design, and our human interactions with our environments) led me to OT. I was intrigued by our local state psychiatric center, discovering that the grounds of the institution were designed by famous landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted (he designed Central Park in NYC). His landscape design of the psychiatric center was built around engaging patients in purposeful and meaningful occupations. Orchards, gardens, vineyards were all intended to be "therapeutic" (at least in his original vision). My volunteer work there (described below) led to my discovery of OT.
How did you get there? Can you describe your path?
I discovered OT over 37 years ago volunteering at Buffalo Psychiatric Center. I had a degree in horticulture so I used that background to engage inpatients in operating a greenhouse and garden on the hospital grounds. While there, I stumbled on OT and recognized my calling. My first job out of OTA school was at a "Clubhouse Model" community mental health agency. The Clubhouse Model is rooted in engage people meaningful roles, occupations, and contexts as a way to focus on personal recovery. I was later included in a training grant to become trained in a new model "Psychiatric Rehabilitation" through Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. As a trained trainer of psych rehab, I realized an interest and joy in teaching. For 27 tears I taught (and eventually directed) OTA programs. I am thrilled to now return to practice; actually returning to the very agency where I began my career in OT (Restoration Society, Inc.)!
Please describe a typical day or OT session at your uncommon setting? What OT skills do you utilize?
As an administrator, I oversee operations, program development, employee training and support, quality assurance, and strategic planning. My focus is on supporting our employees and programs in maintaining fidelity with our mission, values, and vision. I conduct and participate in meetings, conduct staff training, participate in writing program proposals. I am still new (only about a month in).
Can you talk about some recent highs (successes) and lows (challenges) of your current role?
RECENT HIGH: Any and all situations involving talking to our employees and clients (we call them customers) about hope, possibility, empowerment, and well-being. A recent conversation with an OT Level II student stands out. She shared with me her interaction with a customer. As we often do, she expressed "Thank God its Friday" to the customer. The customer responded by saying "I hate weekends". Asked why, the customer stated that she has no access to friends or a place to engage in socialization and leisure over the weekend. This OT student suddenly realized how poverty, stigma, inaccessibility, and "social determinants of health" impact quality and access to meaningful human occupation. What a profound realization for this student (and an impactful reminder for me)! This was a huge learning success for this OT student that she will never forget. No lecture could have made such impact. RECENT LOW: Staff turnover in non-profit organizations is a serious issue. Salaries are low and we compete with Aldi's, Home Depot, DoorDash, etc. We operate primarily on funding from our state office of mental health, state vocational rehabilitation agency, HUD, and other government agencies. We cannot afford to employ OTs or even OTAs. We would if we could! We are grateful that we can afford my position and our COO is an OTA. And we are blessed to have an amazing OTR on our board of directors (and hopefully one more OTR joining our board soon)!
How do you continue to learn in order to stay on top of things within your role?
I continually attend AOTA offerings. So many SIS forums and other meetings are free with membership. I attend AOTA and NYSOTA conferences, as well as interprofessional conferences offered by Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) and New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS). And I am now engaging in numerous workshops offered by our state office of mental health, SAMHSA, and other entities. I am very involved in advocacy, and I participate on committees that focus supporting OTAs in practice and education. I also engage in scholarship by presenting at conferences and co-authoring articles.
Can you share a little bit about salary and compensation in this setting? How do OT or the services you provide get funded?
Because administrative positions are often agreed upon through negotiation, it would not be appropriate to disclose my specific salary. I will say, however, that a position like mine is within the salary requirements of OTs with several years of experience. Funding is through New York State Office of Mental Health, ACCESS-VR (our state vocational rehabilitation agency), HUD, Medicaid. We are increasingly receiving funding from health insurance companies to address social determinants of health.
Any career advice for our followers and listeners on how to get started on this path?
Network, join boards, volunteer, and show your passion! I attribute my success to these things. A career is more than at job. It is essential to get past the idea of only working for pay. I view networking, board work, and other volunteer activities as part of my socialization and leisure occupations. Those occupations as energizing and inspiring for me. Attending conferences are more fun than vacations. Maybe I'm odd, but I believe that my passion has brought me great joy and success in life.
What’s a common myth or misconception about your job/role you’d like to call out or demystify?
I have never worked a day in my life in an OT clinical setting. Yet, I have "done OT" throughout my entire career. OT is way more than addressing diseases in injuries. OT is prevention, OT is wellness, OT is engagement. I love our AOTA Vision 2025: "As an inclusive profession, occupational therapy maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living." That statement says nothing about sickness, injury, or treatment. It says so much more than that!
How do we find you, follow you, be in touch with you and promote your unique work?
My website (containing my CV and more) is located at http://www.davidmerlo.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidmmerlo
Please list any resources you would like me to include with your Show Notes (courses, articles, assessments, tools, etc.)
http://www.davidmerlo.com/ (my personal website)
https://www.haitirehab.org/ (I'm on the board of Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation) Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit, 501c3 organization founded with the mission of educating Haitians in the art and science of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
https://cpr.bu.edu/ Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College: Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. This center has led much of the research and development of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model
https://helpinghandsandbeyond.org/ A nonprofit humanitarian organization established and dedicated to educate and promote wellness, by encouraging and stimulating healing and recovery. The organization's primary project is Clinic Du Nazareen which provides general health care services, rehabilitation, community development, and mobile clinics throughout Miragoane, Haiti, and the surrounding villages. My friend Bergson Louis Jacques, OTR, is the director. I've traveled with him several times to Haiti to help with their clinic.
https://rsiwny.org/ Restoration Society, Inc. (where I serve as Managing Director). Restoration Society, Inc. programs are peer-empowered rehabilitation communities founded upon the recovery vision that all individuals can lead active lives filled with hope and satisfaction and make valuable contributions to our community
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will learn from Amber Edwards, OTR/L, RKC (she/her) an occupational therapist specializing in Fitness & Kettlebell Training. Amber graduated from Ithaca College from the BS/MS Occupational Therapy program in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Currently, she is a Travel Occupational Therapist in NYC working with the geriatric population in SNFs. In addition to being an OT, Amber is also passionate about fitness. At Ithaca College, Amber was a 2x All-American hurdler and captain on the Women’s Track and Field team and currently enjoys strength training with kettlebells as a Certified Russian Kettlebell Coach (RKC) and Dynamic Sports Performance Certified Coach (DSPCC). Amber is also a podcaster as she created her own podcast in 2020 called “Reaching your pOTential”. The initial mission of the podcast was to present her individual experiences as a new grad OT, but has transitioned now to empower and highlight other people of color (POC) in OT and beyond. Overall, the vision of the podcast is to engage and inspire all OTPs and others to reach their fullest potential in life.
Show Key Points:
· Amber tells us about her background and favorite occupations
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path
· She describes her uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides direction, resources and contact information
CONTACT & RESOURCES:
IG: @thick.amb.fit
Email: a.edwards.otrl@gmail.com
Website: www.thickambfit.com
Turkish Get Up Manual: https://www.thickambfit.com/shop/p/turkish-get-up-manual
Training Consultation: https://www.thickambfit.com/shop/p/training-consultation
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will learn from Cheryl Albright, OTR/L an occupational therapist who specializes in Yoga Therapy. Cheryl grew up with an older brother with autism and an aunt with down syndrome. She began working with the disability community when she was 14 at Rotary Camp Onsewaya. She is a graduate of East Carolina University and has been an occupational therapist for 20 years. She began using yoga in clinical practice 13 years ago when she discovered Yoga for the Special Child ®. She is her brother’s legal guardian and advocate. Cheryl currently resides in Bradenton Florida and owns a yoga-based private practice, Soul To Soul Yoga.
Show Key Points:
· Cheryl tells us about her background and favorite occupations
· She describes what inspired her to do this work
· She describes her uncommon OT work and the individuals she serves
· She describes a typical day in her non-traditional setting
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides direction, resources, and contact information
RESOURCES:
https://www.wpspublish.com/qnst-3r-quick-neurological-screening-test-third-edition-revised
www.specialyoga.com (where I was trained)
https://soultosoulyogasrq.com/ceus/
Www.specialsib.com
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In this episode, we will learn from Hannah Pugh, OTR/L an occupational therapist who specializes in Digital Health. Hannah has been a practicing occupational therapist for 5 years. She studied kinesiology at Michigan State University and then received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She has traditional OT experience working in an outpatient setting, acute, and inpatient care but through that time she realized she was interested in helping people through a different lens. Early in her career, she realized she could have a greater impact on people's lives by leveraging technology to reach more people. She took a course in UX design and now works as the Head of Clinical Experience at Reactiv, a health tech startup that uses augmented reality to treat people with joint pain.
Show Key Points:
· Hannah tells us about her background and her path to her Uncommon OT work
· She describes what inspired her to do this work
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides direction, resources and his contact information
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In this episode, we will learn from some of the founders and members of the Mental Health Task Force (MHTF). Anne Hiller Scott, OTR/L, PhD, FAOTA, Joan Feder MA, OTR/L, Diane Tewfik, MA, OT (Retired), Mabel Martinez-Almonte, OTR/L. The MHTF is a NYSOTA (New York State Occupational Therapy Association) community of practice that identifies, promotes, and supports occupational therapy practitioners in addressing the psychosocial aspects of occupational engagement in all practice settings through education, advocacy, and community.
Show Key Points:
· Members and founders briefly introduce themselves and tell us about their backgrounds and OT work
· The discuss their motivation to do the Podcast and the MHTF beginnings and summary of its history and goals
· They describe their Uncommon OT roles, projects and initiatives
· They describe some of MHTF’s recent highs and lows
· They provide OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· They provide resources, community and their contact information
Anne Hiller Scott, OTR/L, PhD, FAOTA
In 1969 Dr. Scott began her career at St. Vincent’s during the community mental health movement. With the local NYSOTA MH Task Force (MHTF), she led initiatives in continuing education, resource development and publications on evaluation, practice, supervision, quality assurance and wellness. This pioneering service and advocacy were recognized with honors: FAOTA, NYSOTA Practice Award and the Abreu Award. An OTMH issue “New Frontiers in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy” which she edited, showcased innovations by MHTF members, therapists’ nationwide and included consumer and OTS perspectives. After teaching at Downstate for fifteen years, she launched the LIU OT Program in 1997 with a mission emphasizing wellness, health promotion and community service learning.
Diane Tewfik, MA, OT (Retired)
As one of the founding members of the MHOT Taskforce, Diane has had a career In Mental Health OT for over 30 years. Her practice has included outpatient programs, addiction, private practice as well as adult rehabilitation. She was also Associate Professor and Field Coordinator at York College of CUNY's OT Program. She received NYSOTA's Merit of Practice Award in 1997 and AOTA's Recognition of Achievement in 2003 for Preserving Occupational Therapy's Role in Mental Health.
Joan Feder MA, OTR/L
Joan has dedicated her 40 year career to peer-centered treatment, working in a wide range of settings from acute psychiatric in-patient settings to outpatient psychosocial rehabilitation programs. She received an advanced mental health OT degree from NYU and worked in designing and implementing programming at New York-Presbyterian Hospital –Cornell Medical Center. She had the unique opportunity of designing outpatient services for the SPMI population while overseeing a multidisciplinary team. Her programs were driven by the Recovery Model, with a focus on fostering function and independence, while responding to the ever-changing demands of external regulators. She collaborated over the years on CBT for Psychosis research and lectured at multiple OT schools in NY. She has published in AOTA SIS journals and has a chapter in APA – Textbook of Hospital Psychiatry. Most importantly she was one of the founders of the MNYD mental health task force and has played a key role in the group, over the last 26 years, while benefiting from the amazing professional support provided by all its members.
Mabel Martinez-Almonte, OTR/L
Mabel is a graduate from SUNY Downstate College of Health Related Professions, from the class of 1992. She has worked in mental health for 25 years, on the inpatient psychiatric unit NS-52 in which she supervised Occupational Therapy (OT) students for the past 21 years. She was nominated by her students for the "Supervisor of the Year" in 2000, 2007, 2010, and in 2009 was the recipient of this prestigious award. In addition, she was actively involved with educating the staff in the inpatient psychiatry unit (NS-52), on treatment modalities to decrease restraint and seclusion. She has served as an adjunct professor for the SUNY Downstate CHRP OT program since 1994. These experiences served as a springboard for other teaching opportunities. This spearheaded the initiative to give back to SUNY Downstate and work with professors who served as mentors in her profession as an Occupational Therapist, including getting involved with community service in the mental health arena. Since 1999, she has served in various capacities with NAMI East Flatbush (an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) consumer and family support group held monthly at SUNY Downstate. She continued to do community service in a broad spectrum, which included conducting lectures and conference presentations to students at various schools (i.e., Long Island University, Columbia University, and Public School 274), and participated as a panelist for mental health Special Interest Group, and co-presented with psychiatry residents from DMC department of psychiatry at the Institute on Psychiatric Services in 2010 on the topic: "Discuss updates working with patients affected by mental illness at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) towards mental health consumer empowerment and advocacy and the Metabolic Syndrome Screening Booth at the yearly NAMI Walks event." She has also worked closely with CHRP Occupational Therapy Program and the Department of Psychiatry to organize a yearly NAMI Walk event from 2008-2018, which included the involvement of SUNY Downstate trainees: occupational therapy and medical students, along with psychiatry residents; together with NAMI East Flatbush chapter members and their families, to set up a walk team (SUNY Downstate at NAMI East Flatbush) and provide a Metabolic Syndrome Screening Booth. She has co-presented the work that she does with NAMI and the yearly NAMI Walk events at the Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds. She is an active Advisory Board Member since 2006, for the State University of New York/Health Science Center of Brooklyn - College of Health Related Professions -Occupational Therapy Program, now renamed State University of New York - School of Health Professions (SOHP). Mabel went on to complete graduate studies at Nyack Alliance Graduate School of Counseling and graduated with a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is currently employed at the Special Treatment and Research (STAR) Health Center at SUNY Downstate Medical Center as a mental health counselor since December 2014. She currently provides both individual and group mental health, substance abuse, and supportive counseling for patients receiving care at the STAR Health Center. Her love for educating the community at large on mental health literacy has taken her to pursue training and certification in Mental Health First Aid for adults, youth curriculums since 2012. She has continued to enrich her love for knowledge and service and became certified as a National Certified Counselor and an Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist (ECDCS).
RESOURCES & IMPORTANT WORKS BY MEMBERS OVER THE YEARS:
Social Profile by Mary Donohue, AOTA Press
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/000841740507200304?journalCode=cjoc
OT’s Walk with Nami (Initiative and Protocol)
Let’s Get Organized Assessment
Sensory Modulation for pediatric inpatient
Suzanne White, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA
https://www.suzannewhiteotr.com/nami
Photography for those with mental illness- Joan Feder, MA, OTR/L
https://healthmatters.nyp.org./photography-program-mental-illness
Article Testimony: Advocacy in Action. OT Practice, Nov 8,2004 by Diane B. Tewfik, MA, OT and Richard Sabel, MA, MPH, OTR, GCFP -2-
Article published in September, 2022 issue in OT Practice: Highlighting OT’s Role in Mental Health , An Innovative Fieldwork Program for Community- Based Mental Health by Diane B. Tewfik, MA, OT and Anne Hiller Scott, OTR/L, PhD, FAOTA
https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2022/community-based-mental-health
Dream Home Assessment (free download) by Emily Raphael-Greenfield https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/programs-occupational-therapy/about-programs/faculty-innovations/dream-home-assessment
Bucket Drumming Group Article -Hard –Wired for Groups: Students and Clients in the Classroom and Clinic-Mental Health special Interest Section Quarterly, Volume 34, No. 3, September 2011.
SMART program (Supporting Many to Achieve Residential Transition, Gutman, S.A. and Raphael-Greenfield EI(2018).
https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/programs-occupational-therapy/faculty-innovations/smart-program.
Scott, A., (Ed.) (1998). New Frontiers in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy (Ed). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press. Scott, A. (1999). Wellness works: Community service health promotion groups led by occupational therapy students. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, (53) 6, 566-574. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.53.6.566
Salem, Y., & Scott, A. (2011). A community-based aquatic program for individuals with systemic lupus erythematous: A community-based study. Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy,19:30-31. DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2010.507855
Salem, Y., Scott, A., Karpatkin, H., Concert, G., Haller, L., Kaminsky, E., Weisbrot, R, & Spatz, E. (2011). Community-based group aquatic program for individuals with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 33:720-728. DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2010.507855
Scott, A., Scott, R., & Cole, M. (2016). Narrative reasoning in disability-themed films (pp. 117-143). In M. Cole & J. Creek (Eds.), Global Perspectives in Professional Reasoning. Thorofare, NJ: Slack.
Scott, A., Scott, R., & Cole, M. (2018/4/19-22). From reel to real: Illness narratives in disability-themed films. [Poster Presentation]. AOTA Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brooklyn International Disability Film Festival and Wellness Expo
https://www.brooklynpaper.com › superwoman
Jul 22, 2005 — Brooke Ellison, who at age 11 was hit by a car and left paralyzed ... The free screening is part of the Brooklyn International Disability Film Festival…
How to Contact The MHTF:
Website: https://www.nysota.org/page/MHTF
https://www.nysota.org/page/MHTFBios
Mental Health Taskforce Listserv: OTmentalhealthtaskforce@gmail.com
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In this episode, we will learn from Whitney Pendergrass, COTA/L. Whitney is a certified occupational therapy assistant whose role is titled, Clinical Education Assistant for The School of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University. Essentially, her job is to assist the fieldwork educators in the OTD and MSOT programs with all things fieldwork related. This also includes creating more fieldwork placement options for when our OTD program increases to a cohort of 60 students. An increase in students means an increased need for fieldwork placement options.
Show Key Points:
· Whitney gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT role and her path
· She talks about what inspired her to contribute to the Uncommon OT Series Podcast
· She explains how her role and skill set benefits others
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Belmont University
I would like to give a formal shout-out to my friend Cindy and list her official title for recognition.
Cindy Hickman OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, CLT, LANA OTD Fieldwork Coordinator for The School Of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University
All the forward-thinkers and amazing program directors from Belmont as well as Nashville State Community college (where I went to school) so they can all be recognized for their awesomeness!
- Camille Turner, MSOT, OTR/L
MSOT Fieldwork Coordinator at Belmont University
- Allison Koch, EdD, OTD, OTR/L
MSOT Program Director at Belmont University
- Tamara Lemmonds, EdD, MSOT, OTR/L
OTD Program Director, Department Chair at Belmont University
Nashville State Community College OTA Program
https://catalog.nscc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=156&returnto=601
- Piper Sesnan, OTD, OTR
OTA Program Director at Nashville State Community College
- Donna Whitehouse, MHA, OTR
Interim Dean of Healthcare Professions at Nashville State Community College
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In this episode, you will learn about My Uncommon OT Year. I take a month-to-month account and highlight all of the non-traditional OT opportunities & collaborations I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of in 2022. What an incredible year it has been! MANY THANKS to EACH of YOU for YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT throughout the year.
January
Great start to the year!
I had the privilege of releasing my inspiring conversation with Amy Lamb, enough said!
https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a
Amy J. Lamb, OTD, OT/L, FAOTA: OT in Executing Coaching — Wholistic Transitions
February
Started my virtual individual and group mentorship program.
I had to honor of being interviewed by my friend Sara Zera, OTR/L, OTD the host of @moxieotpodcast
Moxie OT Podcast (@moxieotpodcast) • Instagram photos and ...
https://www.instagram.com › moxieotpodcast
March
I had to honor of being interviewed by my friend Sara Lyon, OTR/L the host of The OT Potential Podcast
IG: @otpotential
https://www.audible.com/pd/27-Mindfulness-Chronic-Pain-and-OT-with-Patricia-Motus-Podcast/B09TZKTFT3?ref=a_pd_item-n_c1_lAsin_2_4
27: Mindfulness, Chronic Pain, and OT with Patricia Motus | OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com
April
WAS HUGE, to say the least!!!
First, I was invited to speak at the 2022 AOTA Conference in San Antonio, Tx on a Panel on Nurturing Resilience
Speakers | AOTA INSPIRE 2023
https://inspire.aota.org/inspire-sessions-types/inspire-speakers/
I loved being amongst my people at the conference IG: @kateburke @amplifyot
I was awarded COTAD’s 20220 Excellence in Mentorship award
https://www.cotad.org/
COTAD National
May
I was a speaker at the OT Entrepreneurs of Color Online Conference hosted by the lovely
Patrice Maynard OTR/L IG: @tricem_96
June & July
Invited to speak with various SOTAs and COTAD chapters across the country
August
I celebrated my 1 year podcast anniversary and Interviewed OT rockstars like Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA @drArameh
https://transitionsot.squarespace.com/config/pages/60da8d598829b90f5cd01ff4
Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA: OT in Grassroot Organization — Wholistic Transitions
September
Named Therapist Beyond Borders Ambassador
https://therapistsbeyondborders.org/
Home - Therapists Beyond Borders
October
Invited to speak with various SOTAs
Exploring a variety of Non-Traditional Job Openings in Los Angeles
November
Great News!! I accepted a full-time position in a non-traditional community-based setting. Super excited to share this journey with you this new year. Woot Woot!! Take a Sneak Peak at this fantastic new facility where OT Services will be offered.
https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/inside-the-issues/2022/11/04/la-county-opens-interim-housing-site-with-24-7-access
December
Ending the Year with a Bang!
Named @otpotential podcast’s Top 5 most listened to episodes in 2022!
Joined the Exodus Recovery team. Onboarding and training began for my new non-traditional OT gig!
Thanks for being an important part of my non-traditional 2022, on to my new and exciting uncommon OT role in 2023!
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In this episode, we will learn about Mark Koch, OTD, OTR/L an occupational therapist and educator whose areas of interest include community-based practice, trauma-informed care, occupational in/justice, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Missouri and his post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Saint Louis University. Prior to his appointment at Cedar Crest College, Dr. Koch was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. As an OT educator and scholar, Mark is interested in understanding how relational approaches to teaching and learning can optimize learner inclusion, participation, and socialization to the profession.
Show Key Points:
· Mark gives us a glimpse of his background and interests
· He describes his Uncommon OT work and his path
· He describes what inspired him to do this work
· He explains how his services benefit others
· He provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· He provides resources and his contact information
RESOURCES:
Wood, W. (2011). Navigating the shifting sands of occupational therapy: Lessons from wise wayfinders. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58 (1), 14-20.
https://www.cedarcrest.edu/sage/otd/index.shtm
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In this episode, we will learn about an occupational therapy practitioner who specializes in soft tissue & myofascial release in her rural OT practice. Tarsha Long, BSC, OT is a country girl from the bottom southwest of Western Australia, a beautiful Coastal town called Bremer Bay.
She spent half of her life as a townie and the other half on the family farm, where she learned the beauty in hard work. She had a life-changing accident at 12 years old, which left her in the hospital for 6 months and using a wheelchair for another 6 months. This experience taught Tarsha the art of resilience, perseverance, and how to think outside the box (incoming OT in the making). Tarsha used a gardening chair as a chair to shower independently, she had to re-learn how to climb stairs, and sit to stand independently. Over time, recovered and is now fully functional.
She began her studies as an OT at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. She continued professional development with a two-day course in Soft Tissue and O and then proceeded to do her postgraduate work in Soft Tissue OT. Then, the birth of The OT Place happened, her private practice. Tarsha has a passion for helping people manage their symptoms as well as empowering and educating them to look after their bodies to manage them on their own and prevent future injuries or flare-ups via taking a holistic approach to her OT practice.
Over the course of the last three years, Tarsha has completed more training in breath work, mobility, lymphatics, and the toxic load placed on the body. Her business has heavily expanded into the athletic and CrossFit space in Australia. She works at CrossFit competitions throughout Perth, and during the winter, works with sporting teams and alongside teachers and office workers as well.
Show Key Points:
· Tarsha gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves and where
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains her rare service in rural Australia and how it benefits others
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Instagram @theotplace and @tarshajay (the unorthodox OT)
Email is tarsha@theotplace.com.au
*Ask to join the National Soft Tissue Interest group on Facebook! we hold meeting every 2 months.
My website has my course details and heaps of information on it www.theotplace.com.au
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In this episode, we will learn about an occupational therapy practitioner who utilizes adaptive martial arts in her OT practice. Amanda Lynn Piepgras, COTA is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2002 who moved to San Diego from New York in 2015. She has been working with children with special needs since 1999, beginning her career as a teacher assistant at the preschool her sister attended as a child with Spina Bifida. It has been her dream for years to combine her love of martial arts with her passion of working with children with special needs, whether it’s Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, learning disabilities, hearing/vision deficits, etc. She has studied karate, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu since 2006 and has competed in kickboxing and grappling on an amateur level. Coaching is her passion and Amanda believes martial arts has many benefits for all children, particularly children who have difficulties with sensory processing, maintaining attention span, focusing on tasks, impulse control, body awareness, and low muscle strength. Amanda has also taught adaptive martial arts and self-defense at South East Consortium for Special Services, Inc., We Rock the Spectrum, Gigi’s Playhouse, The Challenge Center, and various martial arts gyms around San Diego.
Show Key Points:
· Amanda gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains her service and how it can benefit others
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Website: www.amandasmartialarts.com
Amanda's Adaptive Martial Arts Methods: A course for anyone who wants to start their own adaptive martial arts class.
IG: @amandas.adaptive.martial.arts
Facebook: Amanda’s Adaptive Martial Arts
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In this episode, we will learn about an occupational therapist who specializes in pediatric pelvic health. Quiara Smith, MOT, OTR/L has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for over 11 years in both California and in Hawaii. She has worked in various settings including hospitals, schools, an equine center providing hippotherapy as a treatment tool, and outpatient clinics. Her pediatric experience encompasses serving infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with various medical conditions and diagnoses. Realizing the social, emotional, and psychological challenges that pelvic floor dysfunction places on children and families, Quiara decided to niche down her private practice to exclusively treating children and adolescents with pelvic floor dysfunction and toileting challenges. Quiara utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction. She partners with her canine assistant, Nelly, a Labrador/golden retriever cross, in guiding children toward continence with confidence.
Show Key Points:
· Quiara gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains how she charges for her services
· She provides OT practitioners valuable career advice
· She provides pediatric pelvic health resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
IG @alohaintegrativetherapy
Facebook Business Page: Aloha Integrative Therapy
Facebook Group (free group): Pediatric Pelvic Health Occupational Therapists
https://alohaintegrativetherapy.com/join-our-course/
https://linktr.ee/AlohaintegrativetherapyAs always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will learn about an occupational therapist who utilizes equine movement & animal-assisted therapy in her OT practice. Nicole Raftis, Registered Occupational Therapist, Manager for the Pathways Ponies Occupational Therapy program, ( graduated from Queen’s University’s School of Rehabilitation Science’s Occupational Therapy Program and is a Registered OT in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. For the first 3 years of practice Nicole traveled and worked as an OT in 7 locations throughout the U.S.A and provided volunteer OT services in Guyana, Nepal, Thailand and India, taking in knowledge about the wide variety of roles OT’s play in various settings as well as culturally sensitive and environmentally appropriate ways to support clients. Upon her return to Canada, Nicole has spent the majority of her 27 years of practice in pediatrics, initially working at Vancouver’s Sunny Hill Health Center for Childern, on their Brain injury program, Autism Assessment Team and their Substance exposure team. Family brought Nicole to Ottawa where she provided school care services for a few years before taking her dream job at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, on the child and adolescent mental health units, gaining experience with psychotherapy and mental health practice. It was during her time in Ottawa that she got to experience the magic of pet therapy for the first time, helping to facilitate the sessions for kids experiencing significant emotional, sensory and behavior dysregulation.
Aging parents inspired another move to Guelph, ON where Nicole has been working in private practice for the last 12 years. She continues to support children and teens to reach their full potential at home and school. The pandemic presented a unique opportunity for Nicole to become involved with a physical therapist who uses Equine movement and pet therapy to assist clients to reach their goals. Nicole was invited to develop an Occupational Therapy program at the barn and she has been thrilled to be a part of this initiative, integrating her mental health, sensory, motor and pet therapy experience to create a very holistic therapy program in a beautiful outdoor setting. Nicole has recently completed her American Hippotherapy Association Level 1 course and feels this latest adventure is a testament to the excitement and versatility that has been available over a 27-year career in Occupational Therapy.
Nicole also mentors a number of younger OTs and supervises students from McMaster University. Her desire to share information and resources has led her to partner with other OTs in Guelph to create TREEO Occupational Therapy, an online library of courses and resources meant to support parents, teachers and OT’s looking for pediatric resources. Their online platform launched in 2021 with their first course titled “Pandemic Parenting: Meaningful Tools for Health & Hope”. Their courses can be found at https://treeo-ot.thinkific.com
My sincere apologies to my Canadian friends for my poor pronunciation of your provinces!
Show Key Points:
· Nicole gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains her holistic service and how it can benefit children
· She provides OT practitioners an example of a typical session
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Email nicoleraftis@gmail.com
IG @nicoleraftis.ot
Check out my website www.nicoleraftis.ca
https://treeo-ot.thinkific.com/courses/pandemic-parenting-burnout-meaningful-tools-for-health-hope
Mims,D. & Waddell, R. (2016) Animal Assisted Therapy and Trauma Survivors. Evid Inf Soc Work. Sept-Oct 2016 13 (5). Young, C. & Horton, J. (2019). Canine and Equine Therapy for Mental Health: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drug & Technologies in Health 2019 August.
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In this episode, we will learn about two occupational therapists who are Captains in the United States Air Force, Capt. Andrew Antonio, OTR/L, CHT, and Capt. Alain Pierre Eloi, OTD, OTR/L.
Capt. Antonio is an occupational therapist at the Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. He leads a multidisciplinary team of military and civilian personnel across six functional areas in support of the sole Pararescue pipeline for six commands. He supports the Human Performance Optimization Program, providing sports medicine consultation to providers, independent medical technicians, athletic trainers and embedded Squadron leadership. He runs the Special Operations Forces-centric Training Squadron Occupational Therapy Clinic, conducting same-day evaluations and treatment in support of 138 staff, 135 trainees. He also integrates performance and injury data to optimize training, and develops and executes policies with coordination for two Wings and three medical facilities. He is also the Occupational Therapy Career Recruitment Officer responsible for inspiring, engaging, and recruiting diverse, highly qualified occupational therapists to serve as officer candidates to sustain the combat capability of the United States Air Force. Capt. Antonio received his postgraduate degree in occupational therapy at the University of St. Augustine in April 2015 and entered the Air Force in April 2017 through direct commission as a distinguished graduate. He also earned a board specialty certification as a Certified Hand Therapist in December 2020. Since then he has held a variety of positions within the medical treatment facility and line operations including directing the first Occupational Therapy/Orthopedics Post-operation Hand Clinic, leading the first KC-10 Pilot Ergonomic Program for the 6 Air Refueling Squadron, and drafting the inaugural Medical Group Instruction for Management of Emergent Suicide Risk Patients as the Group National Patient Safety Chair at Travis, AFB, Calif. He also served as the sole Surgical and Hand Therapy Fellow serving the Greater Philadelphia, Pa. area into and post-COVID-19 shutdown. Prior to his current position, Capt. Antonio was a Surgical and Hand Therapy Fellow at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Capt. Eloi is a native of Montreal, Canada who moved to California to study Occupational Therapy at Loma Linda University. After several years of working in various settings such as outpatient hand, home health, and SNFs, Capt. Eloi made the decision to go back to school in 2018 at Rocky Mountain University, where he obtained his OTD in the hand therapy track. During the pandemic, he made yet another life-changing decision; he decided to commission into the United States Air Force as an active-duty officer. Capt. Eloi is now stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base since March 2022 as he currently sees a varied population of active-duty members, family members, and retirees.
Show Key Points:
· Capt. Antonio and Capt. Eloi gives us a glimpse of their backgrounds and interests
· They describe their Uncommon OT work and whom they serve
· They shared what inspired them to do this work and their paths
· They explain their wide variety of services and benefits
· They provide OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· They provide resources and their contact information
RESOURCES:
Air Force Occupational Therapy Information
https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/occupational-therapist
Air Force OT Facebook Page- Give us a LIKE :)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064544897984
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapist who works in kinship care. Angela Provenzano-Tobin, OTR/L, OTD is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University occupational therapy program. She has had her fair share of travels- as she is a Connecticut native and attended Mississippi State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology with a Spanish minor. She started an online support group for kinship caregivers, Kinship Caregivers Connect, in June of 2020 at the height of the pandemic with the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship. She developed a passion for serving kinship caregivers due to personal and research experiences, seeing an acute need for this often-forgotten population. For Angela’s doctoral capstone project in January, she is partnered with the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center, a translational research center, to design and implement trainings for professionals in the school system to promote a better understanding and support of kinship families within this system. Angela’s support group has reached university-wide and state-wide recognition. She was recently awarded the Jane-Case Smith Outstanding Student Award from the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, as well as the Engaged Scholars Grant, The Scholarship of Excellence Award, The Legacy Award, and the Hite Family Scholarship. Outside of these accolades, Angela finds continual passion and purpose in supporting such a special population and has embraced the idea of being an Uncommon OT!
Show Key Points:
· Angela gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her
· She explains her service and how it can benefit others
· She provides OT practitioners valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Website: https://kinshipcaregiversconnect.com/
My email: angela@kinshipcaregiversconnect.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-provenzano-otd-149594149
Twitter: @Kincareconnect
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinshipcaregiversconnect
Instagram: @kinshipconnections
Capstone project summary: https://youtu.be/8BJB0LJmxuA
Full capstone project presentation: https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/2022/03/25/webinar-recording-kinship-connections-how-schools-can-partner-with-kinship-families/
OhioKAN: https://ohiokan.jfs.ohio.gov/
Ohio Grandparent Kinship Coalition: https://ohiograndparentkinship.org/
Related article: Taylor, M. F., Marquis, R., Batten, R., & Coall, D. (2016). Understanding the mental health travails of custodial grandparents. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 32, 259-280.
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapist who works in dementia care. Mary Osbourne, OTR/L, PAC has been an Occupational Therapist and certified positive care approach consultant for 10 years. She founded her consulting company, Your Dementia Therapist which is focused on helping family members and caregivers better care for their loved one who is living with dementia. She teaches family members and caregivers effective approaches, how to address difficult behaviors, and provides personalized activity recommendations.
Show Key Points:
· Mary gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains her service and how it can benefit others
· She provides OT practitioners valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Your Dementia Therapist mary@yourdementiatherapist.com
www.yourdementiatherapist.com
IG: @yourdementiatherapist
Facebook: @yourdementiatherapist
TikTok: @yourdementiatherapist
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In this episode, we will be learning from 3 occupational therapists who work in therapeutic climbing. Jaisa Sulit, MsOT, Laura Burnett, MsOT & Laya Polowin, MsOT. With CACS, Canadian Adaptive Climbing Society, they run therapeutic programs that aim to use climbing to address physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of the participant’s rehabilitation journey.
Show Key Points:
· Jaisa, Laura & Laya describes their Uncommon OT work and whom they serve
· They describe what inspired them to do this work and their paths
· They explain their service and how it can benefit others
· They describe a typical session and their payment structure
· They provide OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· They provide their contact information
RESOURCES:
Rehabteam@canadianadaptiveclimbing.com
https://canadianadaptiveclimbing.com/
CACS instagram: @canadian.adaptive.climbing
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This special minisode features YOU, my listeners. I'm often told by you about how I inspire you. Well, the truth is, is that we actually inspire each other, especially through this journey, where we're witnessing occupational therapy practitioners modifying and adapting. Doing what we are particularly good at! Right? To offer our valuable services to uncommon populations in uncommon settings. One year ago, I went with a whim, limited technological capabilities and ran with it. You are the reason I'm still here. You are the reason that this podcast exists. I am encouraged inspired, driven and motivated every single day, by your messages, by your likes, by your comments, and by your support. In turn, that holds me accountable to stand true to my mission of showing you the limitless potential of our amazing profession. Now I'd like to share a few thoughtful words from some of you about how The Uncommon OT Series podcast has impacted you in your OT journey.
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapist in grassroots organization. Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is the director of admissions and associate professor of clinical occupational therapy at the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dr. Anvarizadeh is responsible for developing the holistic admissions process and maintaining effective admissions strategies and procedures within the division. She also oversees each academic program and makes sure the division is filled with high-caliber diverse students. Dr. Anvarizadeh is a founding member and chair of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD), a nonprofit organization striving to empower occupational therapy leaders to engage in practices that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion for a more transformative occupational therapy profession. She is responsible for developing the COTAD toolkit, the Ignite Series, and COTAD chapters. She tirelessly works to support and establish COTAD chapters at academic programs across the country while empowering students to facilitate dialogue, awareness, and change related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession and beyond. Dr. Anvarizadeh recently made history as the youngest and first African American/Iranian woman to become vice president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She is also the youngest woman of color inducted into the prestigious Roster of Fellows (FAOTA). Dr. Anvarizadeh currently holds leadership positions with AOTA as the Credential Review and Accountability Committee (CRAC) chair, a Representative Assembly Leadership Committee (RALC) member, a Governance Task Force member, and the liaison between the Governance and DEI task forces. She was also a member of the AOTA Special Task Force on Entry-Level Education and a crucial contributor to the professional dialogue on the entry-level degree requirements. She is a recent alumna of the 2020 cohort for the Executive Leadership Program for Multicultural Women. Within the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC), Dr. Anvarizadeh serves as an Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee member. She is a recipient of OTAC’s Janice Matsutsuyu Outstanding Service Award and Vision Award. She previously held the position of communications chair for seven years.
Show Key Points:
· Arameh gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path
· She explains her mission and how it can benefit others
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity
https://www.cotad.org/
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
https://chan.usc.edu/people/faculty/Arameh_Anvarizadeh
Email: arameh.anvarizadeh@chan.usc.edu
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This special episode kicks off a series of episodes to celebrate our one-year anniversary. The Uncommon OT Series podcast is one-year-old everyone. Can you believe that? I'm just gonna let that sink in for a moment. While I'm still so amazed by how far we've come and by where we are today. And, am really just so grateful for your support throughout this entire year, a year full of collaborating, connecting, and building relationships. So I thought to celebrate or to begin or celebration, I thought I would start us off on a funny note and offer you the gift of laughter. Haha! Through a series of clips of bloopers and outtakes just to really show you how far I've come as a podcaster. And to also just really show you how proud I am of our growth of the episodes we've produced and the future episodes that we'll be sharing with you very soon. So from the bottom of my OT heart, I want to thank you so very much for listening. I hope you get a chuckle out of this minisode. I'd like to thank my podcast guests for allowing me to share bits and pieces of their episodes. Not only your amazing OTPs but such great sports too. I hope you got a chuckle or two out of those fumbles and can see how far I've come as a podcaster in the last year. I have some amazing episodes coming to you in the next couple of weeks. I cannot wait for you to listen and to be inspired by them.
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In this 1st ever friendpisode, you’ll be learning from the personal and professional life of Maegan Blau, a friend to us OTPs. We talk about interior design, accessibility, the ADA, how it all relates to OTPs and so much more. Now based in sunny Arizona, her interior design career started with a personal journey to renovate and adapt her first home to fit accessibility needs while having a high level of style. In 2009 she incurred a C6-C8 spinal cord injury and has been a wheelchair user ever since. She is diagnosed with an incomplete C8 spinal cord injury which has obviously changed the way she lives in the blink of an eye. As a person with a disability, it seemed the majority of options to make homes accessible were straight-up ugly and very hospital-like. It got her thinking…we can do better than this! Combining her perspective of disability with her life-long passion for interior design fueled Maegan to find creative ways to make spaces beautifully accessible. In 2018 she started Blue Copper Design to elevate the world of adaptive design.
Show Key Points:
· Maegan describes her work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains her service and how it can benefit others
· She shares her views on the ADA and Accessibility
· She provides OT practitioners valuable career advice
RESOURCES:
Instagram @bluecopperdesign
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapist who specializes in Reiki & Holistic Healing. Lisa Kern, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT is a Holistic Therapist, Wellness Coach and Reiki practitioner. Lisa has a master’s degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor’s in science from American International College. After working for 10+ years as an occupational therapist specializing in neurological rehab, she chose to follow her passion and true purpose: working as a holistic health and wellness coach empowering others to live their happiest and healthiest life. She is now focused on building a brand to empower others to optimize healing from the inside out - addressing body, mind, and soul.
As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Lisa also holds certifications as a brain injury specialist, yoga instructor, reiki practitioner, and is co-founder of Work Your M.O.T.O.R., an online home exercise program for stroke survivors. Lisa lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband and two children, Will and Gavin. In her free time she loves to read, write, spend time with family and go for hikes.
Show Key Points:
· Lisa gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She explains her service and how it can benefit others
· She provides OT practitioners valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Website Lisa Kern (healthyholistichappy.com)
Instagram @reiki.body.mind
Books (through my website; I sign and send directly)
Store 1 — Lisa Kern (healthyholistichappy.com)
or Amazon
Amazon.com: Mama's Gotta Grow: Inspiring Conscious Growth in Motherhood; Pandemic Pivoting, Adapting to Change, Shifting Lifestyles, and Embracing New Normals
Fear Less: Transforming Fear Into Courage within Relationships, Career, Society, and Self
Work Your MOTOR Work Your M.O.T.O.R. - YouTube
Emmy Vadnais - Holistic OT Community Holistic Occupational Therapy Community (holisticot.org)
Team Rehab Home | Chiropractor in Springfield, MA | Team Rehab and Wellness Center (teamrehabcenter.com)
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in Pediatric Nature-Based Entrepreneurship. Laura Park Figueroa, MS, OTR/L is an uncommon OT whose work revolves around her 2 favorite things: Nature & Business! She’s the founder and CEO of Outdoor Kids OT, a nature-based pediatric OT practice, and creator of the ConTiGO Approach- an evidence-based therapy model to empower pediatric therapists of all disciplines to take their work with children outdoors into nature. She is currently working on a PhD, conducting research on nature-based occupational therapy and assists nature based entrepreneurs in her online membership community which can be found at therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com.
For 3 years, she hosted the Mind Your OT Business podcast & recently started a new podcast called: “Therapy in the Great Outdoors” – it’s all about the business & practice of nature-based pediatric therapy of all kinds.
She’s been married for 21 years and has 3 children, ages 19, 17, and 11. She is living the dream in Madison, Wisconsin–where she has a trail into 124 acres of woods right at the end of her driveway.
Show Key Points:
· Laura gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship
· She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice
· She provides resources and her contact information
RESOURCES:
Website: therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com
IG: @lauraparkfig
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in Sustainability through Caregiver Training. Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L grew up in New York City and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and dance from Adelphi University. She later received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University and has worked as an OT in school and home settings for over 13 years providing therapy for children with special needs. Through these experiences, Liz worked closely with families and have learned the power of collaboration. Her goal is always to foster independence in the children she works with and to empower parents/caregivers to be active members in their child’s therapeutic process. As an adjunct professor at Long Island University for 7 years, Liz gained invaluable experience in educating about sensory processing, behavioral techniques, and the therapeutic process. Some of Liz’ most profound work has been with a non-profit organization to provide sustainable therapy and design training materials for children with disabilities and their caregivers in developing countries.
Show Key Points:
· Liz gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path
· She describes a typical session and the skills she addresses
· She provides other OTPs valuable career advice
· She provides resources and contact information
RESOURCES:
Website: https://sensory-wise.com/
IG: @sensorywise
Therapists Beyond Borders https://therapistsbeyondborders.org/
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in group coaching. Carlyn Neek, is an OT in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the owner of Balance Works OT. She is passionate about empowering other OTs to rise and live fully in all they do through her ACTivate Vitality online group coaching program for OTs. Carlyn loves to travel with her husband and two teen sons, muck about in the garden or at the pottery wheel and she is most at peace in the mountains.
Show Key Points:
· Carlyn gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves
· She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path
· She describes a typical session and skills she addresses
· She provides other OTPs valuable career advice
· She provides resources and contact information
RESOURCES:
Email: Carlyn at cneek@balanceworksot.ca
Book a FREE Clarity Call with Carlyn www.activatevitality.online/call
Download the FREE Vitality Guide www.activatevitality.online/guide
Connect on Facebook www.facebook.com/carlyn.neek.7
Videos to support visionary OTs on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/CarlynNeek
More details about the ACTivate Vitality Planner www.balanceworks.online/activate-vitality-program-planner
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in podcasting and more. Sarah Zera, OTD, OTR/L has been practicing occupational therapy since 2002. She created the Moxie OT Podcast as a place for OTPs, consumers of occupational therapy, and friends of OT to talk about the best evidence in occupational therapy. She seeks to provide evidence-based resources such as research articles, books, and online sources for OT advocates in an effort to increase their moxie. She also specializes in helping people who have had a stroke or brain injury fully participate in their life. She received her B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Zera studies how occupational therapists can improve the lives of their clients by helping them get back to the activities they love to do the most. She has helped clients return to shopping, cooking, work, caring for their pets, riding the bus, and more. In her clinical experience, Dr. Zera noted how often clients were discharged from therapy but had not yet returned to the activities they cared about most in life; caring for their children, going to work, playing sports, and all the other activities that bring us purpose and meaning. While working on her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, she studied evidence-based practices that helped her clients return to their most valued and life-affirming activities. She is currently full-time faculty at Midwestern University’s OT program.
Show Key Points:
· Sarah gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Sarah describes her Uncommon OT work, the settings and population she serves
· Sarah describes what inspired her to do this work and her path
· Sarah describes a typical session and skills she addresses
· Sarah provides other OTPs valuable career advice
· Sarah provides her resources and contact information
RESOURCES:
CO-OP Approach website: https://icancoop.org/pages/the-co-op-approach
COPM website: https://www.thecopm.ca/
My website: www.moxieot.com
My article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03080226211008713
My podcast: www.moxieot.com/podcast
Facebook: MoxieOT, moxieotpodcast
Instagram: @MoxieOT @moxieotpodcast
Twitter: @OtMooxie @moxieot https://www.moxieot.com/about
EBP resources I have created: https://www.moxieot.com/for-professionals
CEU's coming soon!
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in home & life organization. Sarah Larsen, MOTR/L is the CEO of Balanced Home Organization. She graduated with her master’s degree from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Sarah has been working in traditional and non-traditional OT settings for over 19 years, serving children and adults in a variety of settings. She stepped away from traditional OT practice 2 years ago to grow her home organization business so she could provide more client-centered OT services to her clients in their homes.
Show Key Points:
· Sarah gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Sarah describes her Uncommon OT work, the settings and population she serves
· Sarah describes what drew her to this type of work and her path there
· Sarah describes a typical session
· Sarah dispels some myths about the specialty
· Sarah provides other OTPs valuable career advice
· Sarah provides her course and contact information
RESOURCES:
Instagram - @balancedhomeorganization_pdx - https://www.instagram.com/balancedhomeorganization_pdx/ Facebook - Balanced Home Organization - https://www.facebook.com/BalancedHomeOrganization/ Website - https://www.balancedhomeorganization.com
Sarah will be launching a home organization course later this spring. Clutter-Free Home: A Step-By-Step Guide to Shift from Feeling Overwhelmed to Organized in 60 Days. There is a VIP email list for those who want early access to the course, exclusive discounts, and an invitation to the virtual launch party. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6237bfc39b7136a9e313e5c4
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or, if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in nature and adaptive sports. Michael Dezmin, MA, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts, and the founder of Your True Self LLC. Mike grew up serving communities via lifeguarding, camp counseling, swim instructing, and other jobs with a child development focus. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science, a Minor in Psychology, and a master’s in occupational therapy. After years of specialization in pediatric Occupational Therapy, Mike seized the opportunity to start a small business focused on empowering children in the aquatic environment. After experiences with many business models and various leadership techniques, he dreamt of creating a system/organization where one’s personal gifts could flourish. The foundations of the organization were based on developing healthy, loving relationships designed to deeply understand families and help individuals achieve their highest potential. Swimming and Aquatic Occupational Therapy were the initial services offered, but the organization now provides a multitude of options for clients (sports, home OT, winter activities, school OT, and more). Mike designed Your True Self as an organization to foster personal growth for all who work there through healthy relationships, healthy organizational culture (fun, play, adventure), and open-mindedness. Each employee is valued for their unique abilities and embraced for the gifts that they contribute to this world. It is his belief that it is with the strong and supportive relationships within the organization that employees go out into the community to foster healthy relationships with their clients and families.
Show Key Points:
· Mike tells us about his background and interests
· Mike describes what drew him to this type of work and his path
· Mike describes his Uncommon OT work, the settings, and population he serves
· Mike describes his approach and typical areas of focus in treatment
· Mike discusses money matters
· Mike dispels some myths about the specialty
· Mike provides other OTPs valuable advice
· Mike provides his contact information for collaborations
RESOURCES:
Website: https://www.yourtrueselfot.com/
Instagram: @yourtrueselfot
Email: Michael.Dezmin@YourTrueSelfOT.com
If anyone in the Boston area is interested in working with us, we are very slowly hiring (OTs, PTs, SLPs, Swim instructors, OT Students, Admin people)! You can reach out through Info.YourTrueSelfOT@gmail.com
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in vision therapy. Normanie McKenzie Ricks, MS, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for helping individuals with neurological and vision deficits, particularly those with learning-related vision problems. She is a graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham and UCLA. As a proud veteran and Officer in the United States Navy, she provided Occupational Therapy Intervention to service members and their families and addressed neurological issues so that they could return to full duty and fulfilled lives. She is a member of the Lions Club which serves and advocates for the blind and visually impaired through its local and global initiatives She also travels internationally and provides instruction for educators at their schools for the blind and developmentally disabled. Normanie's personal passion for the field hits really close to home. As a third-grader her very own daughter began to have difficulty with reading comprehension, reporting daily headaches, and struggling with standardized assessments. After vision therapy, she now reads above grade level and scored at the ninth-grade level on her writing assessments as a fifth-grader. She continues to excel in her academic endeavors.
Show Key Points:
· Normanie gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Normanie describes her Uncommon OT work, the settings and the population she serves
· Normanie describes what drew her to this type of work and her path there
· Normanie describes typical areas of focus in treatment
· Normanie dispels some myths about the specialty
· Normanie provides other OTPs with valuable advice
· Normanie provides her book and contact information
RESOURCES:
Website: www.achievevisioncenter.com
facebook: @achievevisioncenter
instagram: @achievevisioncenter
Amazon link for book: https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Therapy-Manual-Parent-Teachers/dp/1098376544/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1W4R0BIZBR9PG&keywords=normanie+mckenzie&qid=1647287509&sprefix=normanie+mckenzie%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1
Another way to buy the book: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/visiontherapymanual
Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, OD, PhD is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author and private practitioner. He is the author of “Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists”, and Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Guide for Occupational Therapists” published by Slack Incorporated. Dr. Scheiman has a long and close relationship with occupational therapists. He works closely with occupational and physical therapists in his practice co-managing patients and has lectured to therapists on numerous occasions. He has specialized in vision therapy for the past 45 years. Dr. Scheiman is currently Dean of Research at Salus University. He has written three books for optometrists covering the topics of binocular vision and vision therapy, pediatric optometry, and learning-related vision problems and he has published over 225 articles in the professional literature. He is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision and Perception and a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.
Penny Stack, OTD, OTR/L, CLT is the founder of Dyslexia Center of Tulsa and host of the Educate to Advocate podcast. She is the parent of a child with dyslexia who also has demonstrated improved reading capabilities thanks to Dyslexia Center of Tulsa. In the quest to research the best possible services for her own child, she brought the Dyslexia Center of Tulsa to the Tulsa area.
Sports Vision account on IG: @mrmentalmuscle A.K.A Nick Davenport. Nick is the owner of Mind Body 1 where he works on cognitive conditioning and hand-eye coordination for athletes.
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in oncology. Vanessa Monique Yanez, MSOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with a specialization in oncology. She is a cancer survivor and an advocate for rehabilitative services across the continuum of cancer care, from prevention to survivorship. She holds a faculty position at the University of St. Augustine and runs a private practice in San Antonio, TX. Vanessa is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University. She strongly believes that occupational therapy coalesces compassion, research, and a client-centered approach in a unique way that can help cancer survivors not only function but fully participate in a life they deserve. Her clinical and research interests include hematological cancers, stem cell transplants, psychosocial supportive care, sexual functioning, and theory-driven practice in cancer care.
Show Key Points:
· Vanessa gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Vanessa describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting, and population she serves
· Vanessa describes what drew her to this type of work and her path there
· Vanessa describes typical goals sessions
· Vanessa dispels some myths about the profession
· Vanessa provides other OTPs valuable advice
· Vanessa provides her contact information
RESOURCES:
a) Assessment tools at FACIT.org https://www.facit.org/facit-measures-searchable-library
b) Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) https://www.facit.org/measures/FACIT-Fatigue
c) Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog): https://www.facit.org/measures/FACT-Cog
d) Psychosocial article by Sleight & Duker (2016):
https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/70/4/7004360030p1/6182/Toward-a-Broader-Role-for-Occupational-Therapy-in?redirectedFrom=fulltext
e) Systematic Review of OT and Adult Cancer Rehab (Part I) by Hunter et al. (2017):
https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/71/2/7102100030p1/6304/Systematic-Review-of-Occupational-Therapy-and?redirectedFrom=fulltext
f) Systematic Review of OT and Adult Cancer Rehab (Part II) by Hunter et al. (2017):
https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/71/2/7102100040p1/6287/Systematic-Review-of-Occupational-Therapy-and?redirectedFrom=fulltext
g) Occupational Therapy Group Intervention in Oncology: A Scoping Review by Udovicich (2020)
https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/74/4/7404205010p1/8439/Occupational-Therapy-Group-Interventions-in?redirectedFrom=fulltext
h) NCCN Guidelines: https://www.nccn.org
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in perinatal mental health. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of La'Shandra "Elle" Holmes-Russell, MSOT, OTR/L, CEIM, CYT. Elle is a board-certified and licensed Occupational Therapist practicing in the state of Virginia. She received her Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University and her Certificate in Early Intervention from Georgetown University in 2019. She is the owner of Occupational Transitions, LLC, a mobile clinic practice providing the following services in person and virtual via Zoom: occupation-based maternal mental health, lactation/breastfeeding education and counseling, postnatal yoga classes, infant massage classes, and early childhood developmental screenings/early intention therapy.
Elle is passionate about partnering with families in order to collaboratively identify therapeutic interventions that support and strengthen familial bonds and relationships, in order to maximize the mental health and well-being of the mother for optimal childhood developmental outcomes, by taking a holistic approach in supporting the mother to and through the transition of motherhood/parenthood, including the up to one year postpartum period.
For it is Elle's held belief that “relationship is the organizing factor in which all development (physical, social, and emotional) occurs”...and that every family deserves an "exceptionally bright beginning". A belief that continues to guide her professional development and aspirations toward becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health through PSI.
Show Key Points:
· Elle gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Elle describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting and population she serves
· Elle describes what drew her to this type of work and her path there
· Elle describes typical sessions
· Elle dispels some myths about the profession
· Elle provides other OTPs advice
· Elle provides her contact information
RESOURCES:
Occupational Transitions, LLC (Lactation and Breastfeeding Care Management, Infant Massage, Postnatal Yoga, Early Intervention/Developmental Screening for Birth-3)
Local to DC and Northern VA; Virtual and In person appointments
occupationaltransitions.com
The Mindful Melanated Mother Visual Support Group (Support Group for Mothers who identify as black).
Interest meeting link https://form.jotform.com/212716108775155
Therapy for Black Girls (Directory for women of color to locate a therapist within their are of living)
https://therapyforblackgirls.com
Postpartum Support International (Various Postpartum Support Groups for ALL women and birthing persons)
https://www.postpartum.net
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in copywriting. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Krista Frahm, MOT/L. Krista is an occupational therapist who’s worked in acute, rehab, home health, and outpatient settings for over 10 years. She is passionate about adult rehab, geriatrics, and aging-in-place. Krista has loved writing and sharing OT knowledge with people, but it took a move to rural WA, homeschooling, and the world turning upside down during 2020 to prompt her to FINALLY take a chance on her dream and start a career in writing. She dove into writing and was earning money within months – nearly matching her clinical income in under 6 months. Creating a remote, non-clinical career has provided income stability, schedule flexibility, and allowed her to homeschool the kids and reduce the time/income burdens on her husband. She leverages her OT experience and knowledge to write websites, emails, blogs, sales pages, and more for therapists and other life-impacting companies. Her favorite companies to write for are companies that improve lives, increase dignity, and restore function for people everywhere.
Show Key Points:
· Krista gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Krista describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting, and whom she serves
· Krista describes what drew her to this type of work and her path there
· Krista describes typical clients and rates
· Krista dispels some myths about the profession
· Krista discusses how OTs can follow their passion for writing
· Krista provides her contact information
RESOURCES:
www.kristafrahmagency.com
IG: KristaFrahmAgency https://www.instagram.com/kristafrahmagency/
Articles about copywriting on my Blog: https://www.kristafrahmagency.com/blog
If you're interested in becoming a copywriter, let me know via IG, FB, or the contact form on my website!
If you're curious how copywriting can help your business attract ideal clients and increase your sales, schedule a Discovery Call HERE. (https://www.kristafrahmagency.com/contact)
As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in entrepreneurship. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Rhiannon Crispe, OT. Rhiannon has been an occupational therapist for 13 years in Australia. She has her own mobile paediatric practice and is an online course creator providing professional development for inspired OTs. Rhiannon is fiercely passionate about the potential of occupational therapy and raising the profile of the profession. Rhiannon is the founder of The OT Lifestyle Movement and host of The OT Lifestyle Movement podcast where she empowers OTs to do work that matters, to work from a holistic lens, and to support OT entrepreneurs who have a vision of creating impact beyond 1:1 therapy and creating an online business.
Show Key Points:
· Rhiannon gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Rhiannon describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting and whom she serves
· Rhiannon describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Rhiannon describes typical goals and sessions
· Rhiannon dispels some myths about the profession
· Rhiannon discusses how she supports OTs to follow their passion
· Rhiannon provides her course and contact information
RESOURCES:
IG: @rhiannoncrispe
FB: The OT Lifestyle Movement
Website: theotlifestylemovement.com
Podcast: https://otlifestylemovement.com/podcast/
Leaders of Light Course and Coaching program: https://otlifestylemovement.com/Courses/leaders-of-light/
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in technology. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L. Lauren is the current Director of Product with Neurolutions, Inc. and has been in industry roles for the last four years. Lauren has held clinical roles in outpatient neuro-rehabilitation for over a decade as well as administrative roles in clinic management. She is the chair-elect for the Technology Networking Group of the American Congress of Rehab Medicine and founding co-chair of the Clinical Managers Task Force, supporting clinicians in industry roles in rehabilitation medicine. Lauren is the former Productive Aging Special Interest Section Technology Coordinator for the American Occupational Therapy Association. She has recently served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA as well as other OT programs throughout her career. Lauren is the co-founder of the Rehab Tech Summit, an online conference, and community that aims to bring together industry professionals and rehabilitation clinicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs to share information and ideas in the rehabilitation technology space. She has a consultancy, Beyond the Clinic, which aims to support clinicians in their transition to non-clinical roles, specifically in the technology field, as well as companies as they explore the fit of their products in the rehabilitation market. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son and partner, eating her way through travels around the world, singing karaoke, and enjoying time with family.
Show Key Points:
• Lauren gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
• Lauren describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting, and population she serves
• Lauren describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
• Lauren describes typical goals and sessions
• Lauren dispels some myths about the profession
• Lauren discusses how OTs can branch into this specialty
• Lauren provides her course and contact information
RESOURCES:
Rehab Tech Summit
https://rehabtechsummit.com/
Beyond The Clinic
https://www.beyondtheclinicco.com/
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working with justice-involved individuals. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Ariana Gonzalez, OTD, OTR/L, CTP. Ariana is the occupational therapist, executive director, and founder of LAITR, LLC (Life After Incarceration: Transition and Reentry). She works solely with justice-involved individuals reentering the community post-incarceration. Dr. Gonzalez is Michigan-based although this work originated in St. Louis, Missouri. Ariana mentors and supervises level II fieldwork and DEC OT students, teaching them how to work with this population. Ariana also has experience working with program development for people experiencing homelessness and supervising the students in the clinic in St. Louis. Ariana has worked in various settings with her heart always bringing her back to working with underserved populations and fighting systems barriers.
Show Key Points:
· Ariana gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Ariana describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting, and population she serves
· Ariana describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Ariana describes typical sessions
· Ariana dispels some myths about the profession
· Ariana discusses how OTs can branch into this specialty
· Ariana provides her contact information
RESOURCES:
Life After Incarceration: Transitions and Re-entry:
https://www.lifeafterincarceration.com/
Life Skills Workbook: https://www.lifeafterincarceration.com/life-skills-workbook
Interest profiler on ONET: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
Slightly Burnt Toast: https://www.amazon.com/Slightly-Burnt-Toast-Self-Acceptance-Relatable-ebook/dp/B08Y76YC8C
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in executive coaching. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Amy J. Lamb, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA. Dr. Lamb is the founder of Meraki &Me, owner of AJLamb Consulting, LLC and an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Eastern Michigan University. She is the immediate Past-President of the American Occupational Therapy Association serving in that role from 2016-2019. She has previously served the American Occupational Therapy Association on its Board of Directors as its President-Elect from 2015-2016 and Vice President from 2012-2015. Dr. Lamb is a past chair of the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) from 2006-2012. She brings with her the valuable combination of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist combined with health care policy experience at the state and federal levels. Dr. Lamb’s expertise includes health policy, advocacy, prevention and wellness, leadership development, organizational change, managing professional burnout and professional wellbeing, and occupational therapy as a career.
Dr. Lamb received both her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and her post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Her policy experience began in the Minnesota House of Representatives working with the Health Policy committee. From there she went on to be employed by the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association as their registered lobbyist from 2000-2008.
Dr. Lamb’s clinical expertise spans from private practice, school-based pediatrics, acute care, home health, hospice, older adults, and management. In 2011, she received the AOTA Lindy Boggs advocacy award for her leadership in advocacy and political action in the profession of occupational therapy. In 2012, Dr. Lamb was selected to join the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows. Dr. Lamb was the 2014 recipient of the Eastern Michigan University College of Health and Human Services Everett L. Marshall Fellow Award for Excellence in Service.
In her volunteer leadership positions, Dr. Lamb is part of the team that helps occupational therapy professionals understand AOTA’s policy and quality agendas. She is integral in articulating the distinct value of occupational therapy in traditional and emerging areas of practice including primary health care and wellness initiatives. She speaks regularly to groups on health policy issues impacting practice emphasizing quality services for beneficiaries and provides participants with practical ways to get involved in the process and make their voices heard. Dr. Lamb works to help practitioners, students, educators and researchers identify their role as influencers of change in their daily work as we demonstrate the value of occupational therapy to enhancing the efficiency of systems we work within, enhancing the quality of care client’s receive, and being a cost-effective solution to meet the dynamic needs of the people, populations, and communities we serve. Dr. Lamb currently resides outside of Dexter, Michigan with her husband Nathan and their two emerging adult children Gabby (19) and Josh (17). She strives to learn new things every day and enjoys running, yoga, reading, and mindfulness
Show Key Points:
· Amy gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Amy describes her Uncommon OT work, the setting and population she serves
· Amy describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Amy describes typical goals and sessions
· Amy dispels some myths about the profession
· Amy discusses how OTs can branch into Coaching
· Amy provides her contact information
RESOURCES:
www.merakiandme.com
amylamb@merakiandme.com
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-lamb-bb92024/
Clifton Strengths
https://happentoyourcareer.com/clifton-strengths-assessment/
Gallup Organization
https://www.gallup.com/corporate/212336/index.aspx
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in school-based & community dance programs. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Arnel Calvario, OTD, OTR/L. Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the dance community since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. He currently serves as the Board President of Culture Shock International and as an active member of the KINJAZ. He managed Kaba Modern, Fanny Pak, the Beat Freaks, & Kinjaz during their runs on MTV’s hit show America’s Best Dance Crew. Arnel also helped manage Kinjaz during their 2017 run on NBC’s World of Dance. He also launched his “Dance Therapy Program for Neurodivergent Children” in April 2014 in collaboration with Culture Shock LA & the DEA. Arnel has been a guest lecturer at UC Irvine, USC, Grossmont College, Cal State Fullerton, UCLA, Cornell University, & Princeton University. He also continues to teach his ROOTS B4 BRANCHES dance workshop and his international virtual program LEADERSHIP TOOLS for the DANCE LEADER, judge dance competitions, speak on discussion panels & participate in program development & leadership mentorship internationally. He is also the United States judge for the annual Hip Hop International (HHI) Dance Championships and is the Co-Coordinator for the annual HHI World Battles. He does all this while continuing to work as a full-time Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Long Beach Unified School District Related Services.
Show Key Points:
· Arnel gives us a glimpse of his background and interests
· Arnel describes The Uncommon OT work that he does, the setting and population he serves
· Arnel describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Arnel describes a typical session on the job
· Arnel dispels some myths about the profession
· Arnel discusses how OTs can branch into Creative Arts Programs
· Arnel provides his contact information
RESOURCES:
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ArnelCalvario
https://www.kinjaz.com/
www.cultureshockla.org
Instagram: @kabamodern
Instagram: @CultureShockLA
Instagram: @Kinjaz
Children's Hospital LA
https://secure1.chla.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2241&mfc_pref=T&2241.donation=form1
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in ergonomics. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Kirsten Beshay, OTD, MA, OTR/L, CIEE, CEAS I & III. Kirsten is an OT with 5 years of experience as a contractor for the Global Google Ergonomics Team. She loves introducing OT practitioners to the best-kept secret of the therapy world! Kirsten completed her OTD at Boston University, where she designed her flagship course, "Ergonomics for OT Practitioners". She has also worked in healthcare and school settings as an occupational therapist, where ergonomic principles are ever present. Kirsten enjoys speaking at conferences and on podcasts to introduce ergonomics to more practitioners.
Show Key Points:
· Kirsten gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Kirsten describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population she serves
· Kirsten describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Kirsten describes a typical day on the job
· Kirsten dispels some myths about the profession
· Kirsten discusses how OTs can branch into Ergonomics
· Kirsten provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCES:
REBA assessment
RULA assessment
Fisher, T. F. (2019). Occupational therapy’s work and industry area of practice: Content in entry-level professional occupational therapy curricula: A survey. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 7(4), 1-10.
Instagram: @thriveergonomics
Website: www.thriveergonomics.com
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in maternal health and fitness. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Maria Banks, OTD, OTR/L. Maria is the owner of The Health Mamas; a company she started to help pregnant and postnatal women safely meet their health and fitness goals. Maria is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with over 10 year’s experience helping adults achieve their functional goals and a Certified Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist certified by AFPA. Maria is also a mom of one, recently giving birth to her healthy baby boy. Maria combines her background as an Occupational Therapist and a Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist to provide a holistic approach to help new and expectant moms meet their health and fitness goals. She provides a variety of services, including health coaching, nutrition support, personal training, and group fitness classes to help women physically, mentally, and emotionally along their maternal health journey. Maria has always been interested in fitness and maintained a strong fitness regimen. During her pregnancy, she took the necessary steps to maintain a strong health regimen and felt inspired to help other women through their journey. She became the resource that she wish she had during her pregnancy and postpartum journey. She strives to empower women and build a community of women who want to take charge of their maternal health.
Show Key Points:
· Maria gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Maria describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Maria describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Maria describes a typical day on the job
· Maria discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· Maria dispels some myths about the profession
· Maria provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCES:
Benefits of Fitness on Maternal Health:
Clapp, J.F., 2000, "Exercise during pregnancy: A clinical update" Clinical Sports Medicine
Domenjoz, I., B. Kayser, and M. Boulvain. 2014. "Effect of physical activity during pregnancy on mode of delivery." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Perales, M.L., Calabria, C. Lopez, E. Franco, J. Coteron, and R. Barakat. 2015. "Regular Exercise Throughout Pregnancy is Associated With Short First Stage of Labor." American Journal of Health Promotion
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in an emerging practice fieldwork placement. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Kate Burke, OTR/L. Kate graduated with a BS in Occupational Therapy from Worcester State University and a Certificate of Gerontology Studies from the Colleges of the Worcester Consortium in 1998. She has worked in skilled nursing and acute rehabilitation for the past 20 years. Currently, she works as an Occupational Therapist on an acute rehab unit, serves as an adjunct faculty member at Bristol Community College, and frequently supervises fieldwork students. Kate is currently enrolled in the post-professional OTD program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and is eagerly anticipating graduation in December of this year. As part of her Capstone project, Kate is completing a research study about emerging-practice fieldwork. It is her belief that occupational therapy should play a larger role in addressing social determinants of health, and that emerging-practice fieldwork is means of expanding the role of occupational therapy in community-based wellness. Outside of her work roles, Kate is mom to two teenagers, an avid reader and crafter, a rookie gardener, and a lover of naps!
Show Key Points:
· Kate gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Kate describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Kate describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Kate describes a typical day on the job
· Kate discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· Kate dispels some myths about the profession
· Kate provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCES:
Emerging-Practice Fieldwork Capstone:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AzzSIQCheXk3BWkNUEKtGYxw_PQM_6M6B1Ykifw9Imc/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in Policy & Advocacy. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L. Clarice is the founder of Amplify OT and an occupational therapist with experience in acute care, outpatient, lymphedema, and home health. Clarice has served as the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association’s Director of Practice (‘19-’21), AOTA’s Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Advocacy and Policy Coordinator (‘18-’21), and currently serves as an American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) Ambassador. Clarice is an accomplished speaker and author on Medicare policy, value-based care, and advocacy.
Show Key Points:
· Clarice gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Clarice describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Clarice describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Clarice describes a typical day on the job
· Clarice discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· Clarice dispels some myths about the profession
· Clarice provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCE LIST:
Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act: https://www.aota.org/Advocacy-Policy/Congressional-Affairs/Legislative-Issues-Update/2018/Amy-Vicky-Andy-Act-Passed.aspx
My Pain Management article as a student: https://www.aota.org/Advocacy-Policy/Congressional-Affairs/Legislative-Issues-Update/2017/Pain-Management-Survey-CMS-Reimbursement.aspx
Amplifyot.com - they can sign up for my newsletter on my home page
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner who works in Academia and So Much More. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Naomi Aaronson, MA OTR/L CET. Naomi has been an occupational therapist for over 31 years. Presently, she teaches in an OTA program and writes continuing education courses. Previously, she worked in many different settings and with varied populations from children to adults specializing in hand therapy and breast cancer. In addition, Naomi is a retired CHT and still uses Pilates in her work with cancer survivors. As co-author of the book Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Guide to Recovery, Healing, and Wellness, Naomi has sought to bring the Pilates principles as well as occupational therapy insights to the breast cancer population. Joseph Pilates stated, “change happens through movement, and movement heals.” Another gem that Pilates stated was, “ It's the mind that shapes the body.” Naomi believes that as occupational therapists we can be wonderful role models for our patients to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
Show Key Points:
· Naomi gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Naomi describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Naomi describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Naomi describes a typical day on the job
· Naomi dispels some myths about the profession
· Naomi provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCE LIST:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29451666/
Her Book, written for OTs:
https://awomanshealth.com/fitness/pilates-for-breast-cancer-survivors
This is not her 1st podcast: This one is focused on her Breast Cancer work
https://seniorsflourish.libsyn.com/ot-breast-cancer-pilates-w-naomi-aaronson-ot-cht
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in Maternal Health. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Lisa Westhorpe, MSc, OTR/L, PCES. Lisa is a masters-level qualified occupational therapist and mum of two who has a passion for supporting women during their transition to motherhood. Originally from the UK, she moved to California in 2014, where she lives with her husband and two young daughters. She founded Nurture Occupational Therapy in 2019 after her (not always positive!) experiences in the postnatal period, to provide evidence-based support for the physical and mental health challenges new moms can face. She provides 1:1 Mom Mentoring sessions, and her innovative Growing Together maternal wellness mom & baby groups, where moms can connect and gain confidence in their new parenting role. Lisa is passionate about supporting more occupational therapists to work in maternal health, and is currently training OTs to deliver groups through her online course, OTs In Maternal Health: How To Run Mom & Baby Groups As An OT. She also provides 1:1 mentoring for OTs in maternal health, including business start-up coaching and support; her passion is supporting OTs who are moms themselves to get started in this area of practice, in a way that feels manageable and not overwhelming. Lisa is currently involved in advocacy to ensure occupational therapists are included in maternal health services, and is collaborating with Dr. Carlin Reaume on www.OTsinMaternalHealth.com; a resource for therapists who are interested in supporting new and expectant moms, with a collaborative membership coming soon.
Show Key Points:
· Lisa gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Lisa describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Lisa describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Lisa describes a typical day on the job
· Lisa discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· Lisa dispels some myths about the profession
· Lisa provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCE LIST:
www.nurtureot.com
www.instagram.com/nurture.ot,
www.facebook.com/nurtureOT
Clubhouse: @lisawesthorpe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawesthorpe/
https://nurtureoccupationaltherapy.vipmembervault.com (Video Course for Maternal Health practice)
www.otsinmaternalheath.com
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in Telehealth with Refugees & Immigrants in Schools. You will hear from the professional experiences of Angela Fuentes, OTR/L, BCTS, Angela is a Board Certified Telepractice Specialist and has a Practice Area of Emphasis in Schools from the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy. Most of her OT experience has been with diverse populations and she is currently developing her practice with refugees and immigrants. She is a scholar of the Framework of Occupational Justice and is committed to evidence-based practices in diversity, equity, & inclusion, and teletherapy. Angela is currently working towards certification as an Assistive Technology Professional from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America to better help students with learning differences leverage technology for reading and writing. She holds a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Health Science from Cleveland State University.
Show Key Points:
· Angela gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· She describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· She describes a typical day on the job
· She discusses career advice for interested listeners
· She dispels some myths about the profession
· She provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCE LIST:
The Kawa Model: Culturally Relevant Occupational Therapy by Michael Iwama, 2006 https://www.kawamo del.com/v1/about/
WFOT online module, Occupational therapy: working with displaced persons https://www.wfot.org/resources/occupational-therapy-working-with-displaced-persons
IBCCES Board Certified Telepractice Specialist https://ibcces.org/certifications-telepractice/
AOTA Webinar, Local IS Global: Occupational therapy in U.S. Refugee Committees and Abroad, presented by Yda J. Smith, PhD, OTR/L https://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA/Membership/join-webinars-contact-hours.aspx
University of North Dakota Occupational Therapy Capstone, A Home Away from Home: An Occupational Manual for Working with Refugee Populations by Katherine Erickson and Keri Kjergaard, 2017 https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/349
Mentors:
· Dr. John Bazyk, MS, OTR/L, Professor Emeritus at Cleveland State University
· Dr. Sue Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FOTA, Professor Emeritus at Cleveland State University ("LeBron James of School-based OT")
· Dr. Karen Keptner, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Professor/Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for OTD Program at Cleveland State University
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In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in Employment and Vocational Services. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Judith Mulder, COTA, CYT, who is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a degree from Mountain Mary College in Yankton, South Dakota. Judith has over 40 years of experience working in mental health OT and started her career working in state hospitals in South Dakota for a wide population of patients including supervising level one and level two students. After moving to New York City, Judith has been working at Mount Sinai Hospital where she provided job coaching services at an integrated continuing day treatment supported employment program. Four years ago, Judith was offered a position as a project coordinator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to develop a Vocational Services Program at the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health. Judith is also a certified Hatha level one yoga instructor, and a certified yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience, teaching mat, chair, and restorative yoga. Judith has provided yoga classes, relaxation, and meditation while working with her patients.
Show Key Points:
· Judith gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· She describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· She describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· She describes a typical day on the job
· She discusses the highs and the lows of the job
· She discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· She dispels some myths about the profession
· She provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCE LIST:
Guest Email: Jmulder812@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithmulder27/
https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health
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In this episode, we will be learning about the role of Occupational Therapy in Prison Mental Health, an Uncommon OT practice setting for Occupational Therapy practitioners. You will hear from the professional experiences of Giselle Craswell, OTR/L, an occupational therapist working for the federal prison system in Canada. She has been practicing in prison mental health for over 12 years, and, has a passion for developing and delivering recovery-oriented mental health services in the prison system. Her scholarly focus is in the areas of occupational justice, emotional regulation, sensory intervention, trauma-informed care, and trauma recovery. She has a recent publication in the journal Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (An Integrative Review of Sensory Approaches in Adult Inpatient Mental Health: Implications for Occupational Therapy in Prison-Based Mental Health Services; DOI: 10.1080/0164212X.2020.1853654) Her interests also include aging in prison, mental health interventions for clients with intellectual disabilities in the prison system, and post-traumatic stress in prison workers. She has developed and delivered several mental health programs for the prison hospital where she works, and she provides ongoing education and support to prison staff on trauma, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented mental health services, emotion regulation, and sensory intervention.
Show Key Points:
· Gisele gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Gisele describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Gisele describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there
· Gisele describes a typical day on the job
· Gisele discusses the highs and the lows of the job
· Gisele discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· Gisele dispels some myths about the profession
· Gisele provides her contact information on how she can best be reached
RESOURCES:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisele-craswell-27459009
Journal Publication: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (An Integrative Review of Sensory Approaches in Adult Inpatient Mental Health: Implications for Occupational Therapy in Prison-Based Mental Health Services; DOI: 10.1080/0164212X.2020.1853654)
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In this episode, we will be learning about the role of Occupational Therapy in Domestic Violence Programs, an Uncommon OT practice setting for Occupational Therapy practitioners. You will hear from the professional experiences of Simone Allen, born on the island of Jamaica. Simone migrated to the United States as a young child. She has always had an interest in the health professions, dreaming of becoming a pediatrician. Having witnessed multiple family members become nurses, she initially thought she would follow suit, until her aunt encouraged her to look into another field. Her interest in occupational therapy piqued as an undergrad, after first hearing about the profession from a fellow classmate. From there, Simone began her research, which led to volunteering at a sensory clinic in New York City. A few years after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English, she entered the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program at Mercy College, where she earned a Master of Science degree. Since graduating, Simone has worked in a variety of settings, including early intervention, school, hospital, and home care, working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Her interest in and eventual love for mental health developed during a level I observation, which led to a request to continue her level II training at the same facility. Simone worked on an in-patient psychiatric unit for over six years, developing her skills and supervising a number of both level I and II occupational therapy interns. Simone was also the Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator for Beth Israel’s Department of Psychiatry’s Occupational Therapy Program for a number of years, which ultimately led to her first teaching experience as an adjunct faculty member at New York University, where she co-taught the mental health lab course for one semester. In late 2019, Simone became the Occupational Therapy Program Manager at Barrier Free Living, Inc., where she consults to oversee OT programming throughout the agency and supervises OT interns from across the country in providing support and education to survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence and individuals with a variety of disabilities and support staff. One of her greatest passions is mentoring fieldwork students in developing and honing the skills that they will utilize with their clientele, despite the setting they will work in as entry-level practitioners. Simone’s current interests include pelvic floor trainings for occupational therapists, as well as utilizing her OT training to become a future doula!
Show Key Points:
· Simone gives us a glimpse of her background and what brought her to OT
· Simone describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves
· Simone describes OT groups and a typical day on the job
· Simone discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners
· Simone dispels some myths about the profession
· Simone provides her contact and information on how she can be reached
RESOURCES:
Guest Email: s.allen.otr@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallenotr
Barrier Free Living www.bflnyc.org
PESI www.pesi.com
Montreal Occupational Therapy Assessment www.mocatest.org
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In this episode, we will be learning about Occupational Therapy in community-based settings and more. You will hear from the professional experiences of Patricia Motus, OTR/L, RYT a Filipina-American occupational therapist, a native New Yorker and a registered yoga teacher with 20 years of direct care experience working in community-based mental health programs in New York City focused on serving those impacted by trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, lack of access and resources, and individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, and co-existing health conditions. Patricia’s clinical experience includes work with clients with mental health concerns in a variety of settings, models and programs such as hospitals, vocational rehabilitation settings, homeless and domestic violence shelters and programs, sheltered workshops, the school-based settings, adult and geriatric home care services, group homes, and other supported residential settings. Her experience and passion also extends to academia where she is currently an Adjunct Instructor at Stanbridge University’s OTA program and teaches weekly healing yoga classes at Wholistic Transitions, her Holistic OT Private Practice.
Show Key Points:
· Patricia gives us a glimpse of her background and interests
· Patricia describes The Uncommon OT work that she has done over the years, the settings and populations she served
· Patricia acknowledges and names OT pioneers in each setting
· Patricia describes how each position led to the other
· Patricia describes OT treatment activities and types of groups
· Patricia discusses what she’s taken away from each position
· Patricia discusses the thriving OT internship program
RESOURCE LIST:
transitionsot@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-motus-otr-l-ryt-a26a999/
Website: www.transitionsot.com
Facebook: Transitions OT
Twitter: transitionsOT
IG: @transitionsot
United Cerebral Palsy
https://www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org/
Mount Sinai Medical Center https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/services-programs/patient-services/careers-vocational-services
New York Presbyterian Hospital
https://www.nyp.org/psychiatry
Barrier Free Living https://www.bflnyc.org/
Village Care https://www.villagecare.org/
Project Renewal https://www.projectrenewal.org/how-we-innovate-occupational-therapy
Stanbridge University https://www.stanbridge.edu/
Wholistic Transitions www.wholistic-transitions.com
Therapeutic Play Foundation https://www.therapeuticplayfoundation.org/mommy-matters.html
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Hello, friends, my name is Patricia. I'm the transitions OT, and I'm your host for the Uncommon OT Series podcast. I just wanted to come in and introduce myself and tell you a little bit about what inspired me to start this podcast. Now, like many other OTS out there, I'm always curious and excited to hear about what colleagues were doing where and with whom. And really having been an uncommon OT myself for most of my career, I have gravitated to those who are in similar unconventional shoes. I was fortunate to find an amazing community in New York City where I practiced for the past 20 years, a group of innovative and supportive mental health clinicians from all specialties. You've probably heard of their work, and read some of their publications. Seriously though, what a luxury. So, after moving across the country, the pandemic made it really difficult to connect and meet new OT colleagues in person. It, however, offered me the opportunity to extend my reach virtually, and really connect with fellow OTPs across the globe, exposing me to other Uncommon OTs, bravely soloing it out there, worldwide. So, what I quickly realized was that I was not alone and that there were others out there who might benefit from the exposure, the guidance, the support, and the community. And that, I also learned that these OTS wanted to share their stories. So this really inspired me to have conversations with these remarkable individuals, and to create a safe space, which cultivates, inspires, and informs OTPs and future OTPs of these unique roles and these unconventional practice settings. So many thanks for following me so far, on this fresh and exciting journey. I look forward to introducing you to these remarkable clinicians who work in these unconventional settings. Stay tuned!
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NOTE: This podcast was transcribed by a free AI transcription tool called Otter. Please forgive any typos or errors.
A Monthly Series where we feature & applaud the unique work of Occupational Therapists (OTs) currently working in emerging & non traditional practice areas…settings where OT is Uncommon. Listen to an up close and personal conversation, hear their stories, motivations, personal tips and advice on how to get started and even get a glimpse of a typical day in these settings.
Be prepared to be informed, inspired and motivated as you hear their journey to these unique OT roles in unconventional settings.