Occupational therapy role in women's health
OT supports people of all ages throughout their life span to maximize their participation in activities of daily living. OT offers support with changing life roles and occupations. OT uses activity analysis and a strengths focused approach, and then breaks down challenges into small achievable goals. OT recognizes the expected and unexpected changes that can occur across the lifespan and works to ensure that people have the skills to occupy their time in ways that are meaningful to them at all ages. Changing life roles are unique during menopause, and can be highly complex and overwhelming. There are limited resources available for women in balancing roles of caregiving of parents and/or a spouse while perhaps also parenting young, teenaged or adult children.
All of this makes occupational therapists natural team members in collaborative, relationship focused women’s health care. I want to help women thrive in this phase of life, and also help to bridge the gaps in our current health system. I would like to counteract the stigma of menopause, which is a normal and healthy part of aging/life and I believe the response to menopause should not be disease focused. I also want to support young women in their pre-menopause phase of life and arm them early with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their health care.
Women's Health OT Services
Individual OT Sessions
An initial session will involve a comprehensive assessment designed to highlight your unique strengths, address your concerns and provide you with the tools, strategies and information you need to make informed decisions about your health. Proactive problem solving, goal setting, treatment and follow up can then be completed in order to boost health and manage symptoms. Offered in the comfort of your home, in a private clinic space or virtually. Workplace evaluation visits are also available upon request.
Small Group OT Sessions
Gather your friends or make some new ones! Small group sessions are ideal to educate, empower, transform and build a strong community for women. Through sharing personal experiences with others in a safe space, women can feel less alone and well supported. Learn more about pre, peri or post menopause and healthy aging, and how OT tools and strategies can help in all phases of life.
Large Group OT Sessions
Education sessions offered by OT, sometimes in collaboration with other health care professionals and community experts. OT presentations for clinics, agencies or corporations to support women's health and well-being in workplaces and communities. Available topics and scheduled events will be posted on my website regularly.
Please watch the home page for full details of future education series! Details coming soon!
Email info@touchstoneOT.com for more information or to register
Consultation
Collaboration with other community health care professionals and case management is also available. Services available upon request.