Occupational Therapist

• Jul 2019 - Present

CranioSacral Therapist

• Jul 2019 - Present

Occupational Therapist Newbridge Health and Wellness

• Jul 2019 - Present

Occupational Therapist

• Jul 2019 - Present

Occupational Therapist/CranioSacral Therapist

Occupational Therapist at Easterseals Academy

• Aug 2018 - Present

Staff therapist providing services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Cognitive Impairments as their primary area of need. Direct service provision, evaluation and IEP development, staff training in implementation of occupational therapy programs Staff therapist providing services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Cognitive Impairments as their primary area of need. Direct service provision, evaluation and IEP development, staff training in implementation of occupational therapy programs

Occupational Therapist/CranioSacral Therapist

• Feb 2005 - Present

Evaluation and treatment of adults and children with sensory processing disorders (SPD). Clients often presented with other diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral difficulties, motor difficulties, impaired daily function due to poor self regulation and coping skills. Supervision of Level I and II occupational therapy students. Extensive experience with parent/client education and training in sensory processing theory and interventions including Masgutova method for reflex integration, sensory diets, SOS feeding approach, and auditory interventions. Multiple presentations to varied audiences explaining sensory processing disorders, use of CranioSacral Therapy and reflex integration techniques to address developmental challenges, eating disorders, PTSD, attachment disorders, anxiety/depression and behavioral challenges in children. and adults..

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

Cranio Sacral Therapist

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

Certified in CranioSacral Therapy and also trained in Lymph Drainage therapy. Also some experience with Visceral Manipulation. Provide services to adults and children. Treatment of migraines/headaches, musculoskeletal issues, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, concussions, anxiety/depression, TMJ Certified in CranioSacral Therapy and also trained in Lymph Drainage therapy. Also some experience with Visceral Manipulation. Provide services to adults and children. Treatment of migraines/headaches, musculoskeletal issues, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, concussions, anxiety/depression, TMJ

Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2019

Pediatric therapy for over 25 years; also currently treat adults with sensory processing issues, eating disorders, anxiety/depression, PTSD, TMJ, migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, neck and back pain; SIPT Certified; certified at techniques level for CranioSacral Therapy; Advanced 1 CST training; Brain Gym certified; some training in Masgutova method for reflex integration (4 courses completed); SOS feeding trained; certified in Kinesiotaping; training in Lymph Drainage (2 courses); training in Visceral Manipulation (1 course); Advanced training in Therapeutic Listening; training in Integrated Listening Systems (iLs); training in Interactive Metronome therapy

Occupational Therapist

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

Occupational Therapist serving students grades kindergarten to high school with ASD, OHI/medically fragile, CP, Down Syndrome and chromosomal/genetic diagnoses. Duties included evaluation and completion of IEP process; supervision of one COTA, consultation, collaboration and training of classroom staff in techniques for specific occupational therapy programs and recommendations; collaboration with other educational team members (Speech and Physical therapy); communication with parents as in IEP meetings, via use of daily notebooks and direct contact, as needed.

OTR birth to 3 year olds

• Sep 1998 - Jun 2005

Provided in home services for children birth to 3 years of age as part of the First Steps program; member of assessment team for St Joseph county for First Steps; member of the St Joseph county first steps board; presented trainings at the state level for providers and parents of children in the First Steps system Provided in home services for children birth to 3 years of age as part of the First Steps program; member of assessment team for St Joseph county for First Steps; member of the St Joseph county first steps board; presented trainings at the state level for providers and parents of children in the First Steps system

Occupational Therapist

• Feb 1996 - Jun 2005

Provided private in home occupational therapy services for children with sensory processing disorders. Provided private in home occupational therapy services for children with sensory processing disorders.

Occupational Therapy consultant

• 2000 - 2005

Provided direct and consultative services to educational team for children with autism spectrum disorder; extensive staff and parent training in sensory and other strategies to maximize the students' performance and success in the education and home settings. Provided direct and consultative services to educational team for children with autism spectrum disorder; extensive staff and parent training in sensory and other strategies to maximize the students' performance and success in the education and home settings.

Autism program

• Aug 1989 - Sep 1993

Developed the first occupational therapy program in the Exceptional Children with Communication and Interaction Disorders day treatment program. Participated in multi disciplinary team evaluation and treatment interventions. Trained day treatment staff in sensory integration dysfunction and intervention techniques. Treated individual children as part of their day treatment programming. Developed the first occupational therapy program in the Exceptional Children with Communication and Interaction Disorders day treatment program. Participated in multi disciplinary team evaluation and treatment interventions. Trained day treatment staff in sensory integration dysfunction and intervention techniques. Treated individual children as part of their day treatment programming.