Expertise Description
I have more than 25 years in occupational therapy working as an independent therapy contractor, staff therapist, and rehabilitation center owner, providing therapy for patients in post-surgical, neurological, pediatric, trauma, and geriatric units. I have experienced providing: IME observations; functional assessments; injury / trauma evaluation; assessments of brain, spinal cord, and birth injuries; evaluations of functional and physical abilities / disabilities; orthopedics; chronic pain; hand injuries; burns; and amputations. I have prior expert witness experience.Areas of Expertise
Consulting Experience
My consulting experience: therapy for children with cognitive and/or orthopedic impairments; diagnoses for cerebral palsy, autism, blind, and emotionally impaired.
Professional Experiences
Relevant Experiences
I have been doing life care planning for 10 years. One of my specialities is orthopedics. I do range of motion and strength and functional testing of clients. My plans are comprehensive and easy to understand for economists to make their calculations from.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors of Science | Occupational Therapy | Wayne State University | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Registered Occupational Therapist |
| California Occupational Therapist |
| Licensed |
| Certified Hand Therapist |
| Certified Life Care Planner |
Awards & Affiliation
Primary Affiliation
International Association of Rehab Professionals
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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