Empowered Path Occupational Therapy

02/28/2026

There’s a few things happening in this text exchange. For context, I still work part time in a level 1 trauma center because I like being on the forefront of technology and research in medicine, and it helps keep different clinical skills sharp. But, as you can imagine, it’s very hard on my body. And sometimes, I just can’t make it in.

I have a dear friend who’s have a celebration tonight and I originally said I would make it. But yesterday my body demanded rest, and I still have to work at the hospital today. I know I won’t have enough energy for it all, so I had to let my friend know.

AND LOOK AT THE RESPONSE. This is a great lesson in being friends with disabled people. We are already disappointed to be missing the party. We already feel like a bad friend and a flake.

This acknowledgment and validation that I’m allowed to take care of myself? It was everything, especially on a day when I was already feeling bad.

If you want to learn how to listen to your body, and be more proactive in your chronic illness, message me to learn more about working together.

And if you aren’t disabled, takes notes from this response. It’s a beaut.

02/26/2026

Love spending time in the mountains with my Colorado OTP friends. Save the dates, register now and get those proposals in! If you have questions about proposals, I'm happy to help!!

CONFERENCE 2026: CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS LIVE!

The 2026 OTAC Conference builds on the success of our 2024 and 2025 events featuring interactive, activity-based sessions that take full advantage of our unique outdoor setting, along with engaging indoor learning experiences.

This year, OTAC aims to expand offerings that emphasize advanced and high-level continuing education for experienced practitioners!

Presentations may include:

Outdoor and experiential workshops (e.g., pool, pickleball, nature-based activities, photography, art, music, and movement)

Interactive learning sessions designed to promote participation and connection

One-hour traditional indoor sessions focused on research, education, or emerging practice topics

We accept proposals from all disciplines. Occupational therapy is strengthened through multidisciplinary collaboration. We are seeking presenters who bring diverse professional perspectives and demonstrate how multidisciplinary collaboration as well as shared frameworks lead to meaningful outcomes across disciplines.
We look forward to innovative, engaging submissions that inspire learning, collaboration and practice!

Interested in helping shape the 2026 conference? The conference committee meets virtually the last Thursday of the month at 6pm - email info@otacco.org to join!

Click to apply: https://www.otacco.org/2026-Conference-Proposals

02/23/2026

We are so excited to be a new member of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce!! This is an incredible organization filling a much needed niche in the community, and I look forward to our continued partnership!

02/23/2026

If you're a clinician looking for continuing ed, check out these course by the leaders over at Covell Care and Rehabilitation, LLC. They are now just leaders of their own team, but leaders in the world of OT and always advancing knowledge!

02/18/2026

Your periodic reminder that Fed Is Best. If you’re just fresh out of executive function, and feeling yourself sounds impossible, remember that you can just dip lettuce leaves in dressing. No need to chop(I do recommend washing), no need for utensils. Just dip and eat.

At the end of the day, we’re all just doing our best. And sometimes that means dipping lettuce in ranch at the kitchen counter.

If you’re looking for a medical professional who *gets it*, message me to learn more about working together.

02/09/2026

Off to the first day of WFOT 2026! Looking forward to the Keynote and AI Symposium today, as well as connecting with colleagues old and new.

02/08/2026

Switching from Vacation Mode 😎 to Work Mode 👩‍🔬. Cant wait to meet OTPs from all over the world!

02/04/2026

Spend one minute with me, watching this turtle.

Breathe.

There’s no reason to rush.

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

More details will be forthcoming, but I was accepted to present at Founded in FoCo this year! I can’t wait to share more details. I’m planning something great in terms of burnout prevention and management, and you truly won’t want to miss it!