OT Entrepreneurs: Part 2

Part 2 of the OT Entrepreneurs series is featuring more OTs who have started their own businesses, however, these are a little different than part 1. These OTs found a way to create a business that uses their OT skills but are not providing direct OT services.

So without further ado, here is part 1, all about OTs who have started their own businesses!

Tot Spot Play Center & Cafe

Tanya Nichole started The Tot Spot Play Center & Cafe in Oneida, NY. Here’s what she has to say about her business:

I own and operate a Play Cafe – an indoor play space combined with a coffee shop. Using my background as an Occupational Therapist, I designed the play area based on developmental skills and play stages for children ages 6 months to 6 years. We also offer enrichment classes and act as an event venue for birthday parties. You can find us online at http://www.thetotspotplaycenter.com

Arielle Rose Yoga OT

Arielle is both an OT and a yogi. Here is what she has to say about herself & her yoga classes:

I’m Arielle Simons, MSOT, OTR/L, E-RYT, and a certified Kids Yoga Teacher with over 1000 teaching hours. Utilizing a holistic approach to health and wellness strongly informed by anatomy and physiology, I teach accessible classes for yogis of all levels and abilities on my YouTube channel and in-person in the greater Boston area. My teaching style focuses on mindful movement as I guide you with compassion and playfulness to develop strength and flexibility, relieve stress and discomfort, and find inner peace. I provide content for accessible practices including chair yoga, as well as kids programming with a focus on movement, mindfulness and self-regulation. I have developed a curriculum and lead a therapeutic kids yoga group at the outpatient sensorimotor gym where I work full time as an OT.

Function & Flow Home Organizing LLC: Owner Angie Freyer

Angie Freyer is an OT who is also passionate about decluttering & slowing down. Here’s what she has to say about her organizing business:

Function and Flow Home Organizing was born out of a passion to help families declutter their lives and rediscover the joy of slowing down while living with less. As a trained Occupational Therapist, I spent over 10 years working in public schools and doing home health-care. During that time, I became increasingly passionate about physical spaces and how they impact emotional well-being. When spaces don’t function properly, it can cause emotional/physical stress and prevents people from doing the things they’re really passionate about. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and relaxed approach to the organizing process and love setting up systems that fit a client’s unique lifestyle. I also work with clients who are looking to downsize or move. To learn more about Function & Flow Home Organizing and the services offered please visit our website or check us out on Instagram. We are based out of Portland Oregon, but also offer virtual sessions and organizing videos.

Soul to Soul Yoga LLC

Cheryl Albright started Soul to Soul Yoga LLC in Bradenton, Florida. She is an occupational therapist and registered yoga teacher. Here’s what she has to say about her business:

I grew up with an older brother with Autism and an aunt with Down syndrome. I first took Yoga For The Special Child back in 2009. I continue to study with them. I did travel therapy for 3 years and tried the method out in different settings until I landed in Florida. I started the business in 2016 on the side working full time and gradually backed out until this became full time.

We help people with special needs move and breathe better to improve daily function through occupational therapy, yoga therapy, and educational events.

You can find out more at https://soultosoulyogasrq.com/ and on instagram @soultosoulyogasrq