Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists

Rachel Bruner,

MOTR/L

Sue Hamilton,

COTA/L

Jessalyn Ostrem,

OTR/LPT

Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across their lifespan, to do things they want to do and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations).

Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and either prevent injuries or live better with injury, illness, or disability.

Common occupational therapy interventions include:

• Helping children with disabilities participate fully in both school and social situations.
• Helping people recover from an injury and regain skills
• Providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Occupational therapy services typically include:

• An individualized evaluation, during which the client and, or their families, along with the Occupational Therapist determine the therapy’s goals.
• Putting together a customized intervention to improve the patient’s ability to perform daily activities and reach their goals.
• Evaluating the results to ensure that either the goals are being met or making changes to the intervention plan to meet those goals.

Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective that focuses on adapting the environment and/or the task to fit the person’s needs, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. It is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science.

A referral from your healthcare provider is required to take advantage of our occupational therapy services. For more information, please call the Rehab and Wellness front desk at (701) 776-5455, ext. 2209.