About Me

As an Occupational Therapist, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, from pediatric hospitals to the school system to nursing facilities, and I’ve been moved by the life-changing improvements people can make, whether it’s restoring hand function lost to a stroke, learning to walk for the first time after years of breathing through a ventilator, or successfully navigating the distractions and challenges of a tough day at school.

I love to facilitate these sorts of changes and that’s why I am constantly striving to improve my knowledge and treatment skills by taking more than the required amount of continuing education units. I am Level 1 certified by the STAR institute for Sensory Processing Disorders and have a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which allows me to incorporate more treatment modalities and provide integrative, personalized quality care to my clients.

What I do

Building and Maintaining Skills

Whether you’re regaining skills or building them for the first time, I can help you find ways to practice, exercise, and improve your skills for handling daily life.

Cognition

Cognition
 

The ability to think and reason, whether concrete or abstract.

  • Executive functioning
  • Attention
  • Memory
  • Problem solving
  • Following directions
  • Decision making
  • Safety awareness

Body Awareness

Recognizing where your body is in space.

  • Knowing where and how your muscles are moving
  • Spatial orientation
  • Awareness of physical & emotional states

Visual Perception

How we perceive our surroundings through our eyes.

  • Reading and writing
  • Dressing
  • Organizing
  • Putting together puzzles

Fine Motor Skills

Completing activities that involve hand dexterity.

  • Handwriting
  • Eating
  • Playing musical instruments
  • Playing cards
  • Managing buttons / zippers

Sensory Integration

How we use our senses to receive information about our environment and use it appropriately during daily activities.

  • Over-responspive to sensory input
  • Avoiding sensory input
  • Seeking excessive sensory input

Services

I am happy to offer occupational therapy services, evaluations, or consultations integrating methodologies from Western and Traditional Chinese medicine.

Areas of expertise

  • ADHD/ADD
  • Stroke, brain and spinal cord injury
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy
  • Seizure disorders
  • Rare genetic disorders
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Treatment Modalities

  • Body mechanics & ergonomics
  • Personalized exercise programs
  • Multi-modal sensory engagement
  • Herbal & nutritional advice
  • Acupuncture & moxabustion
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Cupping
  • Tuina (Chinese massage)

Treatment Sessions

In-home treatment sessions for occupational therapy or traditional Chinese medicine

Price: $125 per 1-hour session
Pack of 4 sessions: $400

At-clinic treatment also available

Evaluation

Assess abilities and areas of need and establish a detailed treatment plan

OT Evaluation only: $300
… with formal report: $500
TCM Evaluation: $175

OT Consultation

Professional advice and recommendations for patients or caregivers

Price: $60

Herbal Consultation

Expert advice on nutrition and traditional Chinese herbal supplements for better health and preventative care.

Price: $45 for 30 minutes
(herbal formula separate, prices vary)

Health Insurance

At this time, I don’t accept insurance. Payment is required at the time of the appointment. Some insurance policies may allow you to be reimbursed for occupational therapy and some traditional Chinese medical services. If needed, I can provide a Superbill to submit to your insurance company. You can also use your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for services.

Contact me

If you have any questions, please reach out to me via phone call or email.