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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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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - University
of Puget Sound 1990
Certification for Hand Therapy 2001
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| 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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| Education:
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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - University
of Washington 1982
Certification in Hand Therapy 1991
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| Memberships: |
American Society of Hand Therapist
Washington Occupational Therapy Association |
Educational
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Hand and Wrist Trauma
Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand
Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity
Myofascial Release in the Upper Quadrant
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| 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
Performing PCE’s and Ergonomic Education
Part time faculty at University of Puget Sound – Teaches Splinting and
Biomechanics |
| Hobbies: |
Running and Physical Fitness, Skiing,
Family Activities, Cooking and Reading |
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| Education:
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1997 B.A. in Psychology from Ohio State University
2002 Masters of Occupational Therapy from University of Puget Sound
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| Memberships: |
American Society of Hand Therapists
Washington Occupational Therapy Association |
Educational
Courses:
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Trigger
Point Release
Ergonomic Evaluation
Functional/Physical Capacity Evaluations
Scar Care
Repetitive Strain Injuries
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| 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,
running, cooking, reading and hiking. |
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| Education:
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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University - 1984
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Educational
Courses:
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AOTA – Hand Therapy
A Royal Pain in the Thumb – CMC Arthritis
Splint Courses
Joint Mobilization of Upper Extremity
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| Interest in O.T.: |
All Aspects of Hand Therapy
Return to work and Ergonomic Issues
Neuro Rehabilitation
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| Hobbies: |
Walking, Hiking, Reading, Participating
in school related activities, Spending time with family, friends and my
2 Labrador retrievers. |
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| Education:
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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - University
of Puget Sound 1996 Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration -
Western Washington University 1991
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| Memberships: |
Washington Occupational Therapy
Association
American Occupational Therapy Association |
Educational
Courses:
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Comprehensive Exploration of Hand
Therapy
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Wrist
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Epicondylitis - “Tennis Elbow”
Compression Neupathies of the Upper Extremity
Hands on Tendon Trauma |
Areas of Specialty
in O.T.: |
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Post Surgical Patients
Fractures
Work Conditioning |
| Hobbies: |
Traveling, Gardening, Fitness and
Spending time with
Family and Friends |
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