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Samantha Holzschu
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This podcast involves interdisciplinary conversations about the field of Occupational Therapy and how we work together as a medical team.

Episodes

  1. 01/19/2021

    Part 1: Dr. Frank Czuba - OT in Health Prevention and Wellness

    Dr. Frank Czuba (DrOT, OTR/L) is an occupational therapist, owner and developer of Fitness Therapy Lab, and professor at Governors State University. He has experience utilizing a broad array of advanced exercise principles, manual therapy techniques, and cognitive-emotional strategies to help clients redesign their routines and overcome their challenges to acheive a healthier, happier lifestyle. In Part 1 of this episode we discuss his prior experiences and role as an occupational therapy is in the field of health prevention and wellness. Happy listening!

  2. 11/25/2020

    Ali Izzo-Linton and Holly Masters - Purpose Therapy Box

    Ali Izzo-Linton (COTA/L) and Holly Masters (COTA/L) are Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and founders of the company Purpose Therapy Box. The goal of Purpose is to remind older adults they still have a Purpose and to advocate for the Occupational Therapy Profession. Since 2018, Purpose has been recognized by AOTA president Amy Lamb, won the FedEx Small Buisness Grand and WPSU The Investment. In this episode we discuss what inspired them to create this wonderful company, their experience as COTAs, and much more. Happy listening! You can find Purpose Therapy Box at the links below: Website: https://purposetherapybox.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposetherapybox/ Instagram: @purposetherapybox Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/purposethetherapeuticsubscript/pins/

  3. 09/26/2020

    Jill Hurley - Life as an OT Tackling Chronic Illnesses

    Jill Hurley (OTR, CHT) is an occupational therapist and the owner and founder of Healthe Habits for Living in Lafayette, LA. Ms. Hurley was awarded the Women in Buisness Champion for Lousinia by the Small Buisness Administration in 2011 and in 2015 the Louisiana State Senate selected Healthe Habits for Living as Small Buisness of the Week. She was the keynote speaker this year at the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. In this episode we discuss her unique practice area, what inspired her to start her own buisness, and much more. Happy listening!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthehabits Website: http://www.healthehabitsforliving.com/

  4. 07/31/2020

    Sheri Ireland-Berk - Life as a Physical Therapist

    Sheri Ireland-Berk (PT) is a pediatric physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. She currently works at Therapy Kare in Wilmington, NC and has experience in multiple pediatric areas of practice including inpatient, early intervention, and outpatient. In this episode we discuss how physical therapy differs from occupational therapy, her experience collaborating with occupational therapy throughout her career, and much more. Happy listening!  The link to her current practice is below:  https://www.google.com/search?q=therapy+kare+wilmington+nc&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#

  5. 07/07/2020

    Adriane Ransom - Life as a pediatric OT and owner/director of an outpatient clinic

    Adriane Ransom (MA, OTR/L, SWC) is an occupational therapist and the owner and director of Bloom Pediatrics, a unique indoor-outdoor occupational therapy clinic in Los Angeles, CA. She is currently working on her post-professional doctorate at Boston University. In this episode we discuss the unique aspects of her own clinic, the multiple disciplines she frequently collaborates with, and much more. Happy listening!  For more information on Bloom Pediatrics check these out:  www.bloompediatrics.com www.instagram.com/bloompediatrics www.facebook.com/bloompediatrics www.linkedin.com/in/bloompediatrics

  6. 06/23/2020

    Courtney Husen - Life as an OT in the Oncology Department and Chronic Pain Clinic

    Courtney Husen (OTR/L) is an occupational therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI where she splits her time treating clients in the Chronic Pain Clinic and Oncology Department. In this episode we discuss what the field of OT does for patients in these unique areas, how she collaborates with other medical professions, and much more. Happy listening!

  7. 06/05/2020

    Dr. Amy Wagenfeld - Life as an Occupational Therapist

    Dr. Amy Wagenfeld (PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, FAOTA) is a co-author of the book Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces published by Timber Press and is currently teaching for the Postprofessional Doctoral OT program at Boston University. In this episode we discuss the unique lens Dr. Amy Wagenfeld has within the field of occupational therapy and how she has interacted with multiple other professions during her years as an OT. Happy listening!

  8. 05/29/2020

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This podcast involves interdisciplinary conversations about the field of Occupational Therapy and how we work together as a medical team.

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  • Creator
    Samantha Holzschu
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Holzschu
  • Show Website
    advOcaTe