OT 4 Lyfe
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratingsOT 4 Lyfe looks to connect and inspire occupational therapy practitioners of all kinds.
Join us as we go in depth to explore the research, issues, and people that influence the lives of OT students, practitioners, and their clients.
Because for us, occupational therapy is more than just a job.
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The Power of Movement and Social Media
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBTakeaways: Power of social media Influence of movement on all the body systems Why we need to fall Movement during the pandemic Mentioned Resources: #ABCsofOT @shannenmarie_ot 30 Day Movement Challenge @ot.4.lyfe Join in the Discussion: Answer the Question of the Month Chime in your thoughts on the episode Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/71
Can Movement Change the World with Kim Lowack
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBKim and Sarah discuss: Influence of movement across the lifespan Effects of movement disruptions Overview of vestibular system Development of the nervous system Why crawling is so important Making it fun is all that matters Focusing on the underlying reflexes to address higher level skills The under appreciated system Identifying the issue and then taking a step back Importance of movement for geriatric population Dr. Harold Blomberg Rhythmic Movements Connect with Kim: Kim’s ...
Bad For Practice Assumptions Are
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBTakeaways: Fundamentals transcend practice areas Assumptions can be bad for practice Going beyond occupation Mentioned Resources: Dr. Rebecca Twinley- The Dark Side of Occupation Occupied Podcast episode IGTV with Kwaku Join in the Discussion: Answer the Question of the Month Chime in your thoughts on the episode Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/69
The Impact of OT in the Prison System with Kwaku Agyemang
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBKwaku and Sarah discuss: Normalization of violence Assumptions of people in prison Historical views on wrong doing and punishment Working with young offenders (18-21 years old) Reflections on how they got there and where they can go in the future Influence of occupations both positive and negative Social context of occupations The opportunity of choice Impact on environment for people in prison What it looks like to work as an OT in prison The framework of occupational therapy ...
Your Favorite Occupational Therapy Resources
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBQuestion of the Month- What are your favorite occupational therapy resources? Shannen Marie OT: AOTA Tip Sheets, LSVT Global, Seniors Flourish Learning Lab, OT Goal Writing Guide My Bui: Understood.org Miranda Rennie: Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center Danielle Delorenzo: Tools To Grow, Go Noodle, Fun and Function, Lakeshore, Jacks Toy Store, Kissui, Kith, Bal-A-Vis-X, School Based OT/PT Facebook Group Kim Lowack: Harold Blomberg Rhythmic Movements Lauren Burns: OT Potential C...
Thinking Outside the OT Box
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBTakeaways: The rheumatoid arthritis journey Implications of RA symptoms on all areas of life Thinking outside the box Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/66 Join in on the discussion
It's Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy's Unique Role in Arthritis Life with Cheryl Crow
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBCheryl and Sarah discuss: Cheryl’s journey with rheumatoid arthritis Anxiety and mental health considerations Gaslighting in the medical world The average diagnosis length for autoimmune diseases Validation and empowerment Definition of arthritis Most common symptoms Arthritis and IADLs Arthritis as a secondary diagnosis “Health enables function” Financial implications of the diagnosis Why OT is underutilized in addressing arthritis Important arthritis statistics Resources Ar...
Why You Need to Find Your Passion in OT
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBSarah discusses: Current dementia statistics according to the World Health Organization as of 2019 Why this episode was a tough one for her What she learned about working in dementia care Brock’s episode with Teaming with Dementia with Brooke George Finding your passion within the field of occupational therapy Importance of self care Realization of compassion fatigue Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/64 Share your takeaways and join in the discussion here: https://ot4lyfe....
Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Jenna Mele
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBSarah and Jenna discuss: Realizing that something needed to be done in dementia care Having hope with a progressive diagnosis Focusing on one client and one family Occupational deprivation and lack of balance Teepa Snow- Positive Approach to Care Relationship is top priority Hand-under-hand treatment technique Partnering with our clients and their caregivers Checking emotions at the door The professional and personal impacts of working in dementia care Importance of social sup...
Mentorship and Little t Trauma: Takeaways from Episode 62
May 15, 2020 01:26 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBSarah discusses: Importance of mentorship Small t traumas can be just as impactful Medical conditions, diagnoses, conditions, and injuries can be trauma “Connection before correction” Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/62 To share your takeaways from the episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/community/
Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers with Taelor Millsap
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBSarah and Taelor discuss: Her realization of trauma Denial Finding self worth Psychological manipulation Gaslighting Definitions of trauma Big T traumas and little t traumas Correlation between low income and trauma Connection before correction Trauma sensitive strategies Personal and professional experiences of trauma Trauma Resources: OT & Childhood Trauma Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/ot4lyfe Peter Levine: https://traumahealing.org/ Bruce Terry: https://www.childtrauma.org/...
Monthly Recap: May 2020
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBDiscussion Points The importance of community The OT Roundtable: http://www.theotroundtable.com/02/ OTRT Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LD7CcbOobw OT4 Lyfe: https://ot4lyfe.com/59/ OT 4 Lyfe: https://ot4lyfe.com/60/ OT Month features: https://ot4lyfe.com/ot-month Episodes coming this month included trauma and dementia care OT Entrepreneur Summit: https://www.otentrepreneursummit.com/ Question of the month- What are your go-to/ favorite OT resources? To answer the questio...
Creating Success in Non-Traditional Roles as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Dave Merlo
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBDave and Sarah discuss: Volunteering in Haiti WFOT Haiti: https://www.wfot.org/member-organisations/haiti-haitian-association-of-occupational-therapists Caribbean Occupational Therapy Association: http://www.caribbeanot.com/haiti.html Negativity associated with volunteering, especially abroad His personal experience with charity Empowering and educating others Student involvement in international volunteer work Conan Without Borders: https://www.netflix.com/title/81020868 AOTA’s Le...
Learning How To Money with Joel Larsgaard
April 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBJoel and Sarah discuss: One tip for someone wanting to be better about their finances Budget is not a 4 letter word Money as a tool that is tied to your values Tracking your spending: Mint- https://www.mint.com/ Know how much money is coming in and where it is going The why behind people’s money Peace out money The big three: housing, transportation, and food Minimalism and frugality The Minimalist Home book: https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Home-Room-Room-Decluttered/dp/1601427...
I'm Bringin' Occupation Back
April 01, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 22 MBSarah discusses: The difficulty we have describing our profession We don’t explain what it is that we do Reshaping how we talk about OT Bringin’ occupation back Stop using practice examples Rename the profession? Use occupational language #happyaprilfoolsday
Thoughts on COVID-19 with Sarah Putt
March 23, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBSarah discusses: The beginning of when I first started to hear about COVID-19 Stories from from friends who live in Venice Cancellation of conferences (i.e: AOTA) The moment that I realized COVID-19 was a big deal Cancellation of fieldwork, students, and volunteers Weighing the risks and the unknowns Navigating the changes with my family Disruption of our typical roles and routines Having important conversations while not alarming others Being on the same page with my family Refle...
Flourishing as an OT Practitioner Through Personal Experience with Mandy Chamberlain
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSarah and Mandy discuss: Mandy's sister’s accident Her experience finding her role within her family as a sister/daughter and healthcare professional Recognizing the importance of family dynamics in the rehab journey The tension she experienced during rehab between expectations and reality Her role between the doctors, nurses, therapists, etc and her family The pivotal moment with her sister’s OT Navigating her role from a personal and professional standpoint The ripple effect of tr...
Building Positive Foundations Through Collaboration with Connie Hunt
February 24, 2020 04:58 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBConnie and Sarah discuss: Importance of collaboration between disciplines The complexity of working in feeding and swallowing Slowing down in this hyperspeed world to address therapy needs Feeding hacks for sensory kids Connie’s path into pediatrics Her advice for students The impact that graduate school had on her outlook as a clinician Students and the lack of preparedness for real world therapy coming out of school Her experience of not feeling supported as a student Supervisor...
Diverse OT: Leadership and Advocacy for Minorities in Healthcare with Michelle DeJesus
February 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMichelle and Sarah discuss: When did she notice that there was an issue with diversity and representation within our profession? The 3 V’s: Voice, Visability, and Validation Diversity extends beyond than just a person’s race Diversity includes ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Diversity is not just about validating the practitioner, but it also has a huge impact on our clients Ability to establish an immediate connection if you and your client are from similar backgrounds N...
Thinking and Learning Through an Occupational Lens with Brock Cook
January 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBSarah and Brock discuss: His favorite things about OT How his podcast Occupied has impacted his own learning: http://www.brockcook.com/category/podcast/ Hero vs Anti-hero theory Importance of understanding complex theories and how they apply to understand people better Self-awareness as a therapist The great coriander debate “Pot Stir Thursday” on MH4OT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MH4OT/ How he came to think about things differently Empowering his students to think for themsel...
Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My! with Mona Sams
December 23, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 41.8 MBSarah and Mona discuss: How she incorporates llamas into her OT sessions What other animals she has at her practice Why llamas are effective in therapy LlamaFest: http://ctcroanoke.org/news/ How animals facilitate verbal and non-verbal communication Introducing clients to animals when they are afraid of them The importance of skilled therapy when using animals Link to her research article: http://ot4lyfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/llamaOT.pdf How she got interested in using lla...
Early Intervention with an OT Mom with Danielle Delorenzo
December 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBSarah and Danielle discuss: Navigating early intervention assessment as a parent and a therapist A blessing and a curse of being an OT going through this process Roles of being a mom, an OT, getting her doctorate, and now being a therapy mom The importance of having a “village” The defining moment that made her seek out help Developmental trajectories Being the first person as an EI OT to tell parents that something is wrong Caregiver dyad and regulation How having a child in early ...
A Year in the Lyfe
November 25, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.8 MBMentioned episodes: Deedee Levine - www.ot4lyfe.com/11 Devlynn Neu - www.ot4lyfe.com/35 Alexis Joelle - www.ot4lyfe.com/39 Grant Mitchell- www.ot4lyfe.com/40 Laura Park Figueroa - www.ot4lyfe.com/41 Erika Downs & Brock Cook - www.ot4lyfe.com/16 Dr. Michael Roberts - www.ot4lyfe.com/23 EJ Ipkeze - www.ot4lyfe.com/20 Jordan McCauley - www.ot4lyfe.com/47 Sarah Lyon - www.ot4lyfe.com/36 Brynne Terry - www.ot4lyfe.com/33 Rachel Harrington & Jessica Hill- www.ot4lyfe.com/28 Andy Niel...
Living Life One Day at a Time with TaeJun Lee
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBSarah and TJ discuss: His interest in obstacle course racing 9/13/2003- The day of his accident What his life looked like before The extend of his injuries from the accident and then once in the hospital The perspective of going through inpatient care Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center: http://dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/rancho Coping with medical professionals, his family, and friends thinking that he might also have a brain injury Getting better one day at a time...
Sensory Integration and the Transformation From Clinic to Home with Laura Petix
October 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBSarah and Laura discuss: Her favorite weekend occupation The lack of lunch breaks as a pediatric OT My secret to hot lunches on the go: https://amzn.to/3212ums Laura’s favorite food Our sensory quirks How she explains sensory processing to parents Facilitating parents to be validated with their feelings The importance of education for the caregivers in order to carry-over techniques at home Bridging the gap between working in the clinic environment and home or school Using the j...
From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBSarah and Jordan discuss: Today is a big day, why is that? Experiencing back to back fieldworks When did he find out about OT? How the Level 1 Fieldworks were integrating within his program One thing he wished he knew going into his level 2 fieldworks Realization of balancing life with fieldwork Challenges he faced during his rotations Managing self-care Resources for Level 2 students Importance of community OT Exam study resources National Occupational Therapy Certification Ex...
Fieldwork is Over: Now What?- OTA Fieldwork: Part 4 of 4
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBChantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss: Their feelings now that fieldwork is over The biggest hurdle they faced during fieldwork Coming up with novel, fun, and exciting groups in the mental health setting Where they felt like they grew the most in during the rotation Skills they will continue to work on as the make the transition to being a practitioner Leaning into discomfort and pushing outside your comfort zone Advice for students about to start fieldwork Seeking out observation in other ...
Midterm Evaluations and the Final Weeks of Placement - OTA Fieldwork: Part 3 of 4
September 23, 2019 13:53 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBChantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss: Their current feelings heading into the last 2 weeks of fieldwork Feelings about midterm scoring What going through the midterm looked like Importance of self reflection during fieldwork What their day-to-day looks like in fieldwork The importance of having other students with you on fieldwork Practice supervision for OT and OTA students Reflections on expectations and managing the role of the student Becoming your own therapist and not just an imitat...
From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 4
September 16, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MBEJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss: How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldwork Shifting from observing to leading their own groups Distinguishing OTs unique value in mental health services What to do when your treatment plan backfires? Therapeutic use of self Learning to read the patients Daily and momentary goals How their days are structured Differences in supervision The emotional toll of working in mental health The role of our own biases Changes in responsibilities expe...
Preparing for the Challenge - OTA Fieldwork: Part 1 of 4
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBEJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss: Their previous level 2 fieldwork placement Getting experience in many practice areas as an OT student Hardest parts of their first fieldwork placement Challenges with documentation and relating the treatments to the big picture Transitioning from classroom to clinical practice Learning to take chances and not be afraid to make mistakes Preparing for their next Level 2 placements in mental health Having fieldworks back to back Excitement and nerves goi...
OT School: From Classroom to Level 2 Fieldwork
September 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBBianca, Kat, Celia and Sarah discuss: What their OT lives look like currently Excitement about starting Level II Fieldwork What is an OT pinning ceremony? Being a part of the inaugural doctorate program at West Coast University: https://westcoastuniversity.edu/programs/doctor-occupational-therapy.html Finishing up their didactic work for their program Hardest parts of their school program Finding occupational balance between life and school Transitioning into Level 2 fieldwork Getti...
Minding Our OT Business with Laura Park Figueroa
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBSarah and Laura discuss: Why we need more OTs starting their own practices and businesses Why OTs do not embark on the entrepreneur journey The importance of exposing students to business Taking the chance and leaning into the discomfort of starting something new Writing things down and setting intentions The mindset of being an entrepreneur Donald Miller- Building a Story Brand Podcast: http://buildingastorybrand.com/blog/ Surrounding yourself with supportive people The OT Podcast ...
Transitions and Reflections of a Millennial OT with Grant Mitchell
August 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBSarah and Grant discuss: Occupational transitions Difficulties finding a job as a new graduate Why he became an OT and how it has impacted his life since How he got his start in inpatient rehab and mental health MH4OT on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MH4OT/ AOTA’s Mental Health Special Interest Section: https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/SIS/Mental-Health.aspx Getting connected with Mental Health in Minnesota His changing mindset with the mental health crisis in the United St...
Creating Confidence and an Occupation-Based Mindset with Alexis Joelle
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBSarah and Alexis discuss: OT settings within the hospital What is acute care? Planned and unplanned hospital stays Supporting clients in the beginning of their journey Typical length of stay in acute care setting Importance of education within the initial session/ evaluation Similarities of Acute Care and Early Intervention practice areas Getting experience in other practice areas to guide our current practice area Episode with Dr. Michael Roberts- How Deep is Your Love for OT? http...
Battling The Burnout with Erika del Pozo
July 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBSarah and Erika discuss: Meeting at AOTA 2019 and what they took away from the conference Anxiety and stress of being in OT school Factors of burnout How the symptoms of burnout can become the new norm and go unnoticed The importance of having your values line up with you work’s values How the lack of autonomy can lead to burnout Bullying and burnout Her personal experience with burnout Gastrointestinal issues linked to burnout Importance of self-care with a focus on both internal ...
The Why of OT 4 Lyfe with Sarah Putt
July 01, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSarah discusses Why she started a podcast Advocating for the profession How she got into podcasts The first OT podcasts she found Occupied- http://www.brockcook.com/category/podcast/ Seniors Flourish- https://seniorsflourish.com/category/podcasts/ OT Schoolhouse- https://www.otschoolhouse.com/ Overcoming her shyness and worries What she has gotten out of podcasting so far Her journey into occupational therapy Working as an occupational therapist in home based early intervention S...
Unlocking the Potential of Occupational Therapy with Sarah Lyon
June 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBSarah and Sarah discuss Sarah’s love of OT history memorabilia The Healing Heart: The Story of Ora Ruggles Pioneer in Occupational Therapy What sparked her interest in evidence and research? Changes in evidence and research over the past decade Her personal and professional connection to evidence Evidenced-based practice as a tool to guide clinical practice OT Potential Club: https://otpotential.com/ot-potential-club Weekly article review Expanding evidence outside of OT Teaming up...
Inclusion, Education, and All the Colors of the Rainbow with Devlynn Neu
May 27, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBSarah and Devlynn discuss: AOTA’s Vision 2025: “As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.": https://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA/vision-2025.aspx Role of incorporating inclusion into the vision Respect for identity and use of pronouns Overview and definition of the letters of LGBT+ Importance of identify, pronouns, and personal aspec...
Uncorking Topics in Occupational Therapy with Miranda Rennie
May 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBSarah and Miranda discuss: Her current OT role working in outpatient neuro and also teaching at a local university How she first heard about occupational therapy Transitioning from student to new practitioner Tips for incorporating evidence into practice Advocating for evidenced-based practice Collaborating with others using evidence to advance the profession A fun fact about Parkinson’s medication interactions Starting a PhD program Research as a practice area Surround yourself wi...
Being Well and Finding Balance in Life with Brynne Terry
May 07, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBSarah and Brynne discuss: Her current role as a OTD student Stressful time periods for students and practitioners How to define wellness How stress impacts a person’s life Implementing strategies before getting stressed to maximize effectiveness Engaging in occupations to alleviate stress i.e. painting with watercolors, walks, being in nature Picking one thing to focus on, rather than a bunch of different tasks that add to your to-do list Keystone habits Strategies to manage stress ...
Becoming an Occupational Therapist: Starting an OT Program with Rachel Moore
April 29, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBSarah and Rachel discuss: Link to first episode with Rachel: www.ot4lyfe.com/13 What her orientation looked like The emotional rollercoaster it was applying to OT schools What it felt like to get the acceptance letter into an OT program? Appreciating when things don’t always go as planned Volunteering not just in OT settings to understand the bigger picture Being a floater in a hospital Hippotherapy with a physical therapist Getting a snapshot of our lives through the podcast Field...
Finding Your Community: 2019 AOTA Recap
April 22, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBSarah shares: Arriving and checking in early to avoid lines Attending the SIS Networking Reception Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education, Children & Youth, Productive Aging, Home & Community Health, Mental - Health, Rehabilitation & Disability, Sensory Integration & Processing, Work & Industry For more information about SIS: https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/SIS.aspx Making plans, but not sticking to them Making the most out of your time at conference Attending the Interna...
Helping Autistic Kids Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor
April 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBMeg and Sarah discuss: Common misconceptions about autism Looking at the broader picture of autistic children Utilizing the right tools for each individual child Importance of evaluation and re-evaluation Meg’s journey into specializing in autism Finding the right mentor who aligns with your purpose and values Working in early intervention and how that shaped Meg’s current work Common questions from other therapists about autism and play Selecting the right goals for working on play...
Helping Kids with Autism Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor
April 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBMeg and Sarah discuss: Common misconceptions about autism Looking at the broader picture of children with autism Utilizing the right tools for each individual child Importance of evaluation and re-evaluation Meg’s journey into specializing in autism Finding the right mentor who aligns with your purpose and values Working in early intervention and how that shaped Meg’s current work Common questions from other therapists about autism and play Selecting the right goals for working on p...
Double Timing Documentation with Jason Gonzales
April 01, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 41.4 MBJason and Sarah discuss: Concepts such as efficiency, time management, prioritization, and redundancy Learning in different ways Lack of consistency in school-based reports Common problems and complaints when writing reports His personal experience and OT journey How he identifies problems and then does something about it What led him to develop Double Tim Docs and what it is Tips for therapists to improve their own documentation process You can find out more about Double Time Docs ...
Project: Sensory with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill
March 25, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 43 MBSensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad over...
The Ins and Outs of the AOTA Conference
March 18, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBAttending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specifics about what the AOTA conference looks like, how to prepare, and tips on how to make for successful conference experience. What it looks like? Four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday are full days, Sunday is a half d...
The Business Side of Occupational Therapy with Brandon Seigel
March 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBUnderstanding the business side of occupational therapy is pivotal for any therapist and practice owner to know. In order to be successful within our profession, we must be aware of the state of healthcare and be solid within our purpose as a clinician. Our guest today, Brandon Seigel, is a private practice business consultant and executive director of Wellness Works Management Partners with years of experience helping practitioners start, run, and advance their practices to the next level. ...
The Power of Play in Clinic Based Therapy with Francesca Avalli
February 26, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profes...
Exploring the Country Through Travel Therapy with Emily Ann Becker
February 18, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBTravel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of differe...