NW Hand Occupational Therapy
We have two hand therapy clinics. One is in Gig Harbor the other in Tacoma. Between the two clinics, we have five occupational therapists on staff, two are certified hand therapists and the other three are working toward their credential for the certification. The services that we offer range from Mobilization to Strength and Splinting. We have also had great success with patients who suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Erin Duffy, OTR/L, CHT
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - University of Puget Sound 1990
- Certification for Hand Therapy 2001
Memberships:
- American Society of Hand Therapists
- Washington Occupational Therapy Association
Educational:
- Physiology, Biophysics & Applications of Physical Agents
- Manual Therapy Techniques
- Clinical Reasoning for Successful Hand Splinting
- Mulligan Concept, Mobilization with Movement for the Upper Quadrant
- Myofascial Release
Interest in O.T.:
- I find that my interest changes as it relates to Hand injuries. Over use resulting in tendonitis and nerve compression are two challenging and interesting areas.
- Splinting has always been a passion, especially leather for those people needing long-term support.
Hobbies:
Dance, Running, Eating Out and Bead Work
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Cathy Elvins, OTR/L, CHT
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - University of Washington 1982
- Certification in Hand Therapy 1991
Memberships:
- American Society of Hand Therapist
- Washington Occupational Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Educational Courses:
- Hand and Wrist Trauma
- Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand
- Sports Injuries in the Upper Extremity
- Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity
- Myofascial Release in the Upper Quadrant
Interest in O.T.:
- Hand Therapy - Has worked in specialty area of Hand Therapy since 1986
- Job site analysis and other related Injured Worker Issues
- Adjunct faculty at University of Puget Sound - Teaching Splinting and Biomechanics of the Upper Extremity
- Sports Injury in the Upper Extremity
Hobbies:
Running and physical fitness, skiing, family activities, cooking, knitting and gardening.
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Brian Chase, MOTR/L, CHT
Education:
- 1997 B.A. in Psychology from Ohio State University
- 2002 Master's of Occupational Therapy from University of Puget Sound
- 2010 Certification in Hand Therapy
Memberships:
- American Society of Hand Therapists
Educational Courses:
- Trigger Point Release/Myofascial Work
- Ergonomic Evaluation
- Functional/Physical Capacity Evaluations
- Scar Management
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
Interest in O.T.:
Splinting, soft tissue mobilization, myofacia release, trigger point release, repetitive strain injuries, tendon repair, ergonomic assessment, injury prevention and work conditioning
Hobbies:
Backpacking, cooking, hiking, mountainbiking and skiing.
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Stephanie Tollan, OTR/L
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - University of Puget Sound 1996
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Western Washington University 1991
Memberships:
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Society of hand Therapists
Educational Courses:
- Joint Mobilization of the Upper Extremity
- Unlocking the Mysteries of the Wrist
- The Diagnosis and Treatment of Epicondylitis - "Tennis Elbow"
- Compression Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity
- Hands on Tendon Trauma
Interests in O.T.:
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Post Surgical Patients
- Fractures
- Work Conditioning
Hobbies:
Spending quality time with family and friends, exercising, traveling and gardening.
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