The Openshaw SPOT

04/09/2026

We’ve recently heard some confusion in the community regarding services at our Machias clinic, and we want to take a moment to clarify:

The Openshaw Spot is NOT closing in Machias.
There will be no lapse in services, and we are continuing to support our families without interruption.

We’re also excited to share that a new Occupational Therapist will be joining our team April 20th!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly; we’re always here.

Thank you for continuing to trust us with your care 🤍

04/08/2026

🐾 DOG REVEAL TIME! 🐾

Did you guess correctly?! 👀

Our second pup belongs to… EMILY! 🎉

Emily is not only amazing with her clients, but she’s also passionate about helping moms feel like themselves again 💛

She works part-time in Ellsworth and brings so much positivity (and probably dog hair 🐶) wherever she goes!

📖 Check out her book here: https://a.co/d/09MCxBSI

Drop a 🐾 if you guessed it right!!

🐶 OT Month: Guess That Dog – Round 2

Okay okay… this one might give it away a little too easily…

This OT is basically out here living her best wellness influencer meets therapist life 💅✨

✔️ She’s written a BOOK (yes… an actual book… we’ve got an author in the building 📚)
✔️ She’s all about helping moms get their energy back (because we are ALL tired 😅)
✔️ Passionate about health, wellness, and probably telling you to drink more water 💧
✔️ Works part-time in Ellsworth keeping things balanced like the queen she is 👑

And this dog??
Honestly looks like it has a better morning routine than the rest of us. Probably wakes up at 5am, journals, hydrates, and goes for a mindful walk.

SO…
Who’s the OT behind this very put-together pup?? 👀

Drop your guesses ⬇️

04/08/2026

🐶 OT Month: Guess That Dog – Round 2

Okay okay… this one might give it away a little too easily…

This OT is basically out here living her best wellness influencer meets therapist life 💅✨

✔️ She’s written a BOOK (yes… an actual book… we’ve got an author in the building 📚)
✔️ She’s all about helping moms get their energy back (because we are ALL tired 😅)
✔️ Passionate about health, wellness, and probably telling you to drink more water 💧
✔️ Works part-time in Ellsworth keeping things balanced like the queen she is 👑

And this dog??
Honestly looks like it has a better morning routine than the rest of us. Probably wakes up at 5am, journals, hydrates, and goes for a mindful walk.

SO…
Who’s the OT behind this very put-together pup?? 👀

Drop your guesses ⬇️

04/07/2026

🎉 BIG CONGRATS, LINCOLN! 🎉

This one is a little bittersweet for us…

Lincoln has officially learned how to tie his shoes 👟 AND graduated from OT!

We are SO incredibly proud of all the hard work he has put in over the years. Watching his growth, confidence, and independence build has been such an honor for our team 💙

While it’s always a little sad to say goodbye to kiddos we’ve known for so long… this is exactly why we do what we do 🥹

Go show the world what you can do, Lincoln. We will be cheering you on every step of the way! 👏✨

04/07/2026

✨ This pup belongs to… 💙 Ms. Erin

• The calm in the chaos (like… how does she do it??)
• Our go-to for literally everything
• The one who somehow gets kids to listen without even trying
• Keeps the clinic running smoothly behind the scenes
• Low-key the backbone of our team (don’t tell her we said that 🤫)

🐾 And clearly… she has great taste in dogs too

Drop a 💙 for Erin + her adorable sidekick Lexi!

More OT Month fun coming your way 👀

🐶 OT MONTH BUT MAKE IT DOG THEMED 🐶

For OT Month, our therapists decided…
instead of professional headshots…

👉 we’re sharing our DOGS.

Because honestly… they’re cuter and probably more popular anyway.

This OT works in our Milbridge clinic
and may or may not run the place (👀)

✨ **Fun Facts:**
• She’s everyone’s go-to with clinical information
• Somehow stays calm while the rest of us are like 😵‍💫
• Kids love her… like suspiciously listen-to-her kind of love
• Keeps the clinic running without needing to say much
• If there’s a “voice of reason”… it’s her

🐾 Now the real question:
**WHOSE DOG IS THIS?!**

Drop your guesses below ⬇️
(No cheating… we WILL judge you 😂)

04/06/2026

🐶 OT MONTH BUT MAKE IT DOG THEMED 🐶

For OT Month, our therapists decided…
instead of professional headshots…

👉 we’re sharing our DOGS.

Because honestly… they’re cuter and probably more popular anyway.

This OT works in our Milbridge clinic
and may or may not run the place (👀)

✨ **Fun Facts:**
• She’s everyone’s go-to with clinical information
• Somehow stays calm while the rest of us are like 😵‍💫
• Kids love her… like suspiciously listen-to-her kind of love
• Keeps the clinic running without needing to say much
• If there’s a “voice of reason”… it’s her

🐾 Now the real question:
**WHOSE DOG IS THIS?!**

Drop your guesses below ⬇️
(No cheating… we WILL judge you 😂)

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 🐰

If your kid ends up wearing these for 3 days straight…
just know we fully support that level of commitment 🐰😂

Print, decorate, cut, tape… and boom—instant bunny.

Tag us in your creations because we NEED to see these.

04/03/2026

🌊✨ April is OT Month! ✨🌊

We are so excited to celebrate our amazing Occupational Therapists ALL month long ❤️

OT helps kiddos build the skills they need for everyday life. From emotional regulation and sensory processing to fine motor skills, play, and independence… and our team shows up every single day to make that happen 💙

🎉 To celebrate, we’re doing something fun… 🎉
Starting NEXT WEEK, we’ll be doing OT Staff Shoutout Spotlights with a twist 👀

🕵️‍♀️ We’ll share clues about one of our OTs
💬 You guess who it is in the comments
🏆 Bragging rights (and maybe a surprise 😉) if you get it right!

These guesses will start next week… so stay tuned!! 👀✨

👇 Which OT are you most excited to learn more about?!

04/02/2026

💙 Autism Awareness Day 💙

Autism isn’t something to fix.
It’s something to understand.

Some kids flap.
Some script.
Some need movement.
Some need quiet.

All kids deserve to be accepted. Exactly as they are.

At The Openshaw Spot, we don’t try to change who kids are.
We help them feel safe, confident, and understood.

It is GREAT to be different. 💙

🌊 From our little corner of Maine; we see you, we celebrate you.

04/01/2026

🚨 **HELP… our therapy gyms are a little *too* quiet** 🚨

Like… suspiciously quiet.
No crashing into pads.
No swings in motion.
No one yelling “AGAIN!!” for the 47th time.

We don’t like it. 😅

So… we’re fixing that 👇

🌊 The Openshaw Spot is hiring
📍 Machias and Milbridge, Maine

We’re looking for:
✨ Occupational Therapists (OT/OTR/COTA, (Recent Grads encouraged to apply)
✨ Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP/ SLPA/ CF)

Come join a team where:
✔️ The Kids are awesome (and sometimes chaotic… but mostly awesome)
✔️ Coworkers actually like each other
✔️ You can be your real self (yes, even if that includes tattoos, piercings and purple hair)
✔️ Therapy is fun, functional, and not stuck in a boring box

💰 PERKS YOU ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT
💥 $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
🚚 **Relocating? We’ve got a relocation bonus too**
🏡 **Housing available!** (inquire if you need it!)
→ Try it out short-term while you get settled
→ Or stay longer if it’s a good fit

📅 4-day work week (because 5 is overrated)
💼 Competitive pay + benefits

🌲 Why Machias or Milbridge?
Because where else can you:
➡️ Treat kids all day
➡️ Then go watch the ocean, eat lobster, or disappear into the woods to regulate yourself 😌

📩 Apply now or send this to your favorite therapist friend; Send your resume to office@theotspot.net

Or message us if you’re curious 👀

Come for the job… stay for the kids, the vibe, and the coastal life 🌊

03/20/2026

Just one of the fun learning resources we enjoy making for our kids 💚
This letter recognition page is a great way to practice visual scanning, handwriting readiness, attention, and early literacy skills in a playful way.

Would you like to see more printable resources like this?

03/17/2026

🍀 Therapy Shamrocks 🍀

Each shamrock represents something we work on in therapy:
☘️ big feelings
☘️ fine motor skills
☘️ attention (…hello? are you still with us?)
☘️ sensory regulation

Basically… it looks like play, but it’s actually a lot of skill-building disguised as fun 💚

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Openshaw Spot! 🌈

✨ We’re also hiring OTs & SLPs (New Grads encouraged to apply)
Inquire by sending an email to office@theotspot.net