Empowered Path Occupational Therapy

01/30/2026

Adaptive Equipment (a/e) is for everyone!

Sure this lotion applicator was designed for people with disabilities. But it’s also a solo travelers boon to make sure sunscreen gets everywhere it needs to!

Remember: there’s no prize for doing things the hard way.

01/28/2026

We made it! The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress isn’t until February 9th. So I’m going to take some to enjoy this beautiful country. I’m excited to be sharing my work on grief in the context of chronic pain and illness on yet another world stage.

Also it’s an incredible honor to have so many colleagues also presenting in various capacities.

I’m also looking forward to sharing my insights in traveling internationally with an invisible disability, so stay turned for plenty of content on that in the future!

01/20/2026

Really enjoying this morning at the inaugural Amplify AI Summit. Excited about 2026! So many great things on the horizon.

12/09/2025

Or, even if your birth year doesn't start with 19 and you life with chronic pain or illness!

This is a great tip. I was pretty sure I invented this hack a few years ago, but I can't prove it(just like I can't prove that I invented tot-chos, which are nachos but with tater tots.)

Remember, just because we've done a task one way our whole lives, does not mean it's the only way to do that task.

Message me now for a FREE consultation to see what tasks we can problem solve together to better manage your pain.

12/03/2025

I’m always grateful for the speakers who come to She Goes High, but on this day when I hadn’t eaten yet, for Rachael to show up with a full lunch spread? Even better. My gratitude for this community only grows.

12/02/2025

Graded Motor imagery (GMI) is a protocol that I use with my patients in private practice, *and* acute care. As my mentor said when she shared this post, my OT brain knew that this protocol needs to be adapted to each individual person to be maximally effective. Glad to see the folks who wrote the literal book has made some updates!

NOIGroup is a highly trustworthy resources for clinicians looking to learn more about chronic pain. Check them out for their articles, classes and free webinars. I regularly engage with their products and find great value.

As always, reach out to me if you're a clinician who wants to learn more, or a person living with chronic pain looking for relief. There are better days ahead, I promise.

11/29/2025

I am proud to be sponsoring another event with the incredible folk sat She Goes High. Don't miss this price! We will meet in March for a summit and learn ways to connect in community so that we don't feel so alone.

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11/26/2025

When I recieved my RA diagnosis from my rheumatologist, i asked "Why do I need to start medication now, instead of waiting 1, 2, 10 years?" he said "Joint point doesn't kill people, but heart disease will. The increased inflammation increases your risk." I was sold. Just a few months into treatment and all my labs are looking great, and I feel better. So grateful my doc had the knowledge to tell me this up front.

The last slide here gives suggestions of ways to talk to you care team about your concerns.

Message me for a free consultation so we can chat about how you can manage chronic illness and continue living your best life.

11/24/2025

Say it with me: Fed is Best!

I’ve been struggling with my eating lately, and so this week when I’m focusing on Thanksgiving prep (I’m hosting a small family gathering), I know that I might let meals slide. So I added to my grocery pick up today this veggie tray that also had cheese and turkey sausage. I can snack on this while I prep, and while it can’t replace all my meals until Thursday, it makes it easier for me to make sure I stay fueled and keep my energy up.

Learn tricks like this and more to help manage your pain and fatigue even when life gets busy.

I promise that life can be good again.

Message me to learn more and set up a free consultation.

11/20/2025

I started reading a book today. It’s called “Wintering” and it’s about taking real, intentional time to rest and recharge.

This particular line brought me to tears.

We spend so much time and energy punishing ourselves, striving to be better and more and perfect. What if we looked to ourselves with kindness instead? What if we stopped pushing ourselves to unattainable limits, and realized that we have nothing to apologize for.

There is nothing for which we have to atone.