A Rise Above: Occupational Therapy Services LLC

A Rise Above:  Occupational Therapy Services LLC We help children, teens and adults with neurological conditions think, move and perform life better

๐Ÿง  Concussion Recovery & Full Body Rehabilitation ๐Ÿ’ชRecovering from a concussion isnโ€™t just about the brainโ€”itโ€™s about you...
01/15/2026

๐Ÿง  Concussion Recovery & Full Body Rehabilitation ๐Ÿ’ช

Recovering from a concussion isnโ€™t just about the brainโ€”itโ€™s about your whole body and your independence.

At A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services, we provide individualized concussion care alongside upper and lower body rehabilitation, helping you restore function, strength, balance, and confidence after brain injury.

โœจ Personalized concussion recovery plans
โœจ Expert neuro-based therapy
โœจ Whole-body rehabilitation for real-life function

๐Ÿ“ Bethlehem, PA
๐Ÿ“ž (484) 215-4690

Donโ€™t just recoverโ€”rise above.
Schedule your evaluation today.

A helpful distinction: Important doesnโ€™t always mean that it is urgent. Urgent tasks often come with deadlines or pressu...
01/15/2026

A helpful distinction: Important doesnโ€™t always mean that it is urgent. Urgent tasks often come with deadlines or pressure, while important tasks move you toward your long-term goals and values. With ADHD, everything on the list can feel equally urgent, and even small interruptions can hijack focusโ€”leading to stress and the sense of always playing catch-up.

When distractions pop up, pause and reconnect with your intention, then gently return to the task you chose to prioritize. If it all feels urgent, sort tasks by importance, estimate how long each one may take, and assign them specific times in your calendar. When unsure, build in extra timeโ€”time perception is often part of the ADHD puzzle, and planning for it creates more ease and follow-through. โณ








Build it into the system: If something matters to youโ€”whether itโ€™s a doctorโ€™s appointment, a work meeting, or even a sho...
01/14/2026

Build it into the system: If something matters to youโ€”whether itโ€™s a doctorโ€™s appointment, a work meeting, or even a short meditationโ€”put it on your calendar. Scheduling reduces procrastination and task avoidance by turning intentions into concrete plans.

Just as important, block time for things that bring you joy: connecting with a friend, exploring a hobby, or getting outside. Life will always include distractions and obstacles, but when something is scheduled, itโ€™s far more likely to happen. Structure isnโ€™t restrictiveโ€”itโ€™s a form of support. ๐ŸŒฑ








01/14/2026

๐Ÿช‘โœจ Posture resetโ€”no gym required.

Sitting more than youโ€™d like? These 3 simple chair exercises help wake up postural muscles, reduce stiffness, and support better alignment throughout the day.

Press play and try them with Jesse, our FABULOUS PT ๐Ÿ‘‡
Your spine will thank you.




An ADHD-friendly strategy: If a task pops into your mind and youโ€™re able to do it right away, take advantage of that mom...
01/12/2026

An ADHD-friendly strategy: If a task pops into your mind and youโ€™re able to do it right away, take advantage of that moment and just do it. For many ADHD brains, tasks tend to live in two categoriesโ€”now or not nowโ€”and โ€œnot nowโ€ can easily disappear.

When you intentionally decide to do something later, give your future self support. Add it to a calendar or task list, set a labeled alarm, or use a visual cue placed where you canโ€™t miss it. These external supports help turn intentions into follow-throughโ€”without relying on memory alone. โœ”๏ธ








Brain injuries can show up when you least expect them. Anyone, anywhere, anytime.But support is available, and healing i...
01/12/2026

Brain injuries can show up when you least expect them. Anyone, anywhere, anytime.
But support is available, and healing is possible.
You donโ€™t have to navigate symptoms alone.

A helpful shift in mindset: With ADHD, distraction and forgetfulness arenโ€™t personal shortcomingsโ€”theyโ€™re part of how th...
01/12/2026

A helpful shift in mindset: With ADHD, distraction and forgetfulness arenโ€™t personal shortcomingsโ€”theyโ€™re part of how the brain works. Even highly trained pilots rely on checklists every single flight, not because they donโ€™t know what to do, but because systems improve safety and performance. The same applies here.

Using lists, reminders, sticky notes, alarms, or visual cues isnโ€™t a weaknessโ€”itโ€™s a strategy. Externalizing details frees up mental energy, reduces stress, and allows you to focus on what truly matters instead of constantly worrying about what might be forgotten. ๐Ÿง โœจ








You have the freedom to choose your providerWe offer what the others don't....and we don't allow you to plateau!  Still ...
01/10/2026

You have the freedom to choose your provider

We offer what the others don't....and we don't allow you to plateau! Still feeling like you have more to gain- call us today!

A gentle reframe: In ADHD care, thereโ€™s no place for โ€œshoulds.โ€ That inner pressure often adds stress and sets expectati...
01/10/2026

A gentle reframe: In ADHD care, thereโ€™s no place for โ€œshoulds.โ€ That inner pressure often adds stress and sets expectations that donโ€™t reflect how the brain actually works. Rather than judging your needs or ideas, focus on discovering the tools, supports, and strategies that genuinely help you. No two brains are the sameโ€”and comparison only pulls us away from whatโ€™s meaningful.

ADHD is not a character flaw or moral failing. Executive functioning challenges are real, and self-blame rarely leads to growth. With curiosity and compassion, explore options such as medication, coaching, therapy, or supportive routines that create more ease in daily life. Try shifting the inner dialogue to: โ€œIโ€™d like toโ€ฆโ€ or โ€œIt would be helpful ifโ€ฆโ€โ€”and let that guide your next steps. ๐ŸŒฟ









๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช Physical Therapy Isnโ€™t Just for Injuries ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿง ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž ๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž๐ง๐ž๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐“.Physical therapy supports:โ€ข E...
01/10/2026

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช Physical Therapy Isnโ€™t Just for Injuries ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿง 

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž ๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž๐ง๐ž๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐“.

Physical therapy supports:
โ€ข Everyday aches and pains
โ€ข Strength and mobility as we age
โ€ข Balance and fall prevention
โ€ข Posture and movement efficiency
โ€ข Exercise habit formation
โ€ข Joint protection and flexibility
โ€ข Overall wellness and confidence in your body

๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐›๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐š ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ, ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฅ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ž๐ญ, ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฅ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐š๐ฌ๐ค๐ฌโ€”๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐š๐ฒ ๐›๐ž ๐š๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ, ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ.

โœจ Be preventative, not reactive.
PT helps you move better now so you can keep doing what you love later.

Your future self will thank you.







Important perspective: ADHD is not a personal failureโ€”itโ€™s a neurological condition that affects executive functioning s...
01/09/2026

Important perspective: ADHD is not a personal failureโ€”itโ€™s a neurological condition that affects executive functioning skills. These skills support how we manage attention, emotions, tasks, energy, information, and behavior, and they influence nearly every part of daily life. Thatโ€™s why executive function support is such a critical part of meaningful ADHD care.

When challenges show up, start by identifying which executive skills are being taxed. What may look like defiance, indifference, or lack of effort is often the brain struggling to self-regulateโ€”not a choice or a character flaw. Shifting the lens in this way allows space for compassion, practical strategies, and more effective problem-solving. ๐ŸŒฑ









Gentle reminder: If that inner voice feels overly critical (something many individuals with ADHD experience), pause and ...
01/08/2026

Gentle reminder: If that inner voice feels overly critical (something many individuals with ADHD experience), pause and offer yourself the same understanding youโ€™d give a close friend. Life is complex, progress isnโ€™t linear, and perfection isnโ€™t the goal. Honor what youโ€™re carrying in the moment, recognize the effort youโ€™re making, and keep choosing self-compassionโ€”especially on the hard days. ๐Ÿ’›









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2380 Schoenersville Road, Suite 200
Bethlehem, PA
18017

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+14842154690

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