Licensed Registered Occupational Therapist
“I went into this field to help people overcome injury and dysfunction and get back to work and play without pain. I am fascinated by the intricacies of the complex human hand and upper extremity. I enjoy anatomy, splinting and instructing patients – from children to retirees – on how to help themselves get better.
“Most people think hand therapists only work with hands. In reality, we focus on the entire upper extremity from the shoulder down the arm to the fingertips. We increase patients’ ability to function independently while recovering from an injured upper extremity.
“I believe in the value of patient education and constant communication with patients and referring physicians. Being a good therapist means being able to think outside the box and be creative with treatments plans, splinting and bracing, ergonomic assessment and training. My main goal is to help each patient heal and return to their usual activities, including work, sports and hobbies.
“The personal reward I get from helping so many people is far greater than I ever thought it would be.”
BS: Occupational Therapy, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, NY
Registered: Occupational Therapy, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified: Hand Therapy, Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Internships: Physical Rehabilitation, New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY; Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Columbia Presbyterian Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY
Memberships: American Occupational Therapy Association, American Society of Hand Therapists, American Occupational Therapy Foundation, New York State Occupational Therapy Association
