When the idea popped in my head to feature OT Entrepreneurs, I thought I would find a few that I could feature. I turned to social media and was amazed at how many OTs have created their own businesses, products, podcasts, and more. What was originally going to be 1 blog post has turned into a series of posts where I will feature OTs and their businesses, products, and books.
The first post of my OT Entrepreneurs Series will be all about OTs who have started their own practices!
Stronger Roots Therapy
Jenna Down started her own pediatric practice in Connecticut. She offers OT services to children in their natural environment, is a nature lover, and educates families, educators, and OTs about pediatric OT.
You can find her on instagram @strongerrootstherapy. If you are in the Litchfield County, CT area and are interested in her services, you can find more information at strongerrootstherapy.com or by contacting her at jenna.downs.otr@gmail.com.
Telehealth OT Services
Telehealth OT Services started as a pediatric telehealth business providing occupational therapy to families of children with autism spectrum disorder who are homeschooled. Recently, it has expanded to provide education resources for occupational therapists wanting to learn about telehealth. Dr. Reina Olivera is the owner of Telehealth OT Services, the author of The Telehealth OT: A guide to teach occupational therapists about telehealth, and the creator of the Telehealth OT Mini Course. She also provides 1:1 consultations for business owners who want to add telehealth to their practice.
You can find more information at http://www.telehealthotservices.com or reach Dr. Olivera directly at 954-501-0707 or via email at info@telehealthotservices.com
Bee You Therapy
Bee You Therapy, LLC was created by Dr. Lauren Pammer. Lauren is a licensed occupational therapist from the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree and Masters of Occupational Therapy from Saint Ambrose University. Go Bees! For more than twelve years, Lauren has practiced in a number of area schools, private practices, and home and community-based settings. Lauren graduated with her post-doctoral degree in occupational therapy from Governors State University in May of 2019, conducting research on School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice Leadership Roles.
Lauren has a passion to treat every client individually within their natural environment. Her approach is based on a belief that clients experience the most dramatic gains when they’re able to receive treatment in their own environment and engage in their everyday activities.
Bee You Therapy, LLC was created with the idea to begin with Early Intervention and develop into providing therapy for adolescent clients within their home and community. Lauren noticed a gap in services starting in about 4th grade. Treatments within a clinic typically stop as therapists do not see additional gains. Through Lauren’s experience, this is when therapy is most critical as children need to learn and develop true life skills. This treatment is the foundation of occupational therapy. Life does not happen in the clinic, neither should therapy!
Here’s the website: www.beeyoutherapy.com
You can also find her on instagram at: @beeyoutherapy
World of OT
Ushma is the founder of World of OT, a community-based occupational therapy practice in Bay Area, with the ultimate goal and mission to make the most powerful impact in enabling children master skills that are important for their on-going development, growth and independence.This means they treat children in their natural environments – homes, schools, and local parks. They go where the child is playing, living, and facing challenges.
Motherhood has played a huge role in shaping Ushma’s perspective on her work. She now, more than ever strives to provide family-centered therapy services which are sensitive to the needs, concerns, and priorities of each family.
Additional services World of OT provides:
1) Mommy and Baby classes – to support bonding and encourage positive infant development.
2) Training and mentorship to OTs new to the pediatric/school setting.
3) Consultation services to schools and organizations to train teachers and staff to better support their students.
4) Teletherapy to support children and their families when direct therapy is not conducive due to location or circumstances.
5) Resources to provide ongoing support to the community:
•It’s Play time!- video series for play ideas with household items
It’s PLAY time!
•Ultimate parent guide for shelter in place
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e8be06cb68c420026b57e62
You can find her products online at http://www.worldofot.com/shop
Becky B OT 