About
As a licensed occupational therapist for over two decades, I have evaluated and provided hundreds of individualized treatment plans for children. My professional experience includes working in various settings including children’s hospitals, therapy centers, schools, daycares, preschools and homes. I collaborate with Early Steps Coordinators serving children in the Trinity, Florida area and surrounding communities to provide the best therapeutic practices and create positive outcomes for the families I service.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary University – Milwaukee, WI.
Field work educator for South University, Tampa, FL – January 2018-present. Providing OTA students with a Level II fieldwork experience.
Continued professional development through continuing education credits; completed approximately 200+ hours of coursework over the past 22 years.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
NOT LIMITED TO
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
- Weighted Vest
- Oral motor to normalize/reduce sensory sensitivity
- A variety tactile and vestibular tools to normalize tactile and vestibular systems
- Progression of developmental milestones
- Handwriting Without Tears Program
- Neurodevelopment treatment techniques in children with neuromuscular dysfunction