Degrees
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Springfield College, May 2003
Thesis: Flow and proficiency in occupational therapy
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services
Springfield College, May 2001, Springfield, MA
Concentration: Occupational Therapy/Medical Therapeutic Rehabilitation
Other Credentials
- Handwriting Without Tears
Level I Certified Handwriting Specialist - The Listening Program Provider
- Certified Craniosacral Therapist
- USC Sensory Integration Certified
Areas of Continued Education
- Sensory Integration Techniques
- Handwriting
- Sensory and Behavior Relationship
- Feeding (Motor and Sensory-based)
- Neurodevelopmental Techniques
- Oral Motor Techniques
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Executive Functioning
- Primative Reflexes
My interest is becoming a therapist originated from my experiences as a child. I had great difficulty in grade school and I was diagnosed with a processing disorder. I was pulled from classes to receive special education services. Paying attention was a challenge for me. Although I put great effort into learning, over time my self-esteem was consumed by arduous task…