OT Bay Area

OT Bay Area Providing a holistic approach to health and wellness at home and in the workplace. Helping busy indi

I’ve been an occupational therapist for 14 years. Despite the work my clients and I put in, the moments in between sessi...
02/23/2026

I’ve been an occupational therapist for 14 years. Despite the work my clients and I put in, the moments in between sessions often go unsupported.

I’ve been working on building something that makes daily support and getting unstuck easier and more accessible .

Our pilot is days away and I can’t wait to share more soon!

Issam Hijazi, founder of is an excellent example of leading with integrity and purpose paying off! While our newsfeeds ...
02/02/2026

Issam Hijazi, founder of is an excellent example of leading with integrity and purpose paying off! While our newsfeeds are full of people being punished for doing what is right, the tides are turning as we exercise our consumer power.

Issam spoke humbly and honestly at the sold-out 🙌🏾 Summit last weekend, and just days later, Upscrolled went from 150,000 users to 2.5 million and is #1 in the App Store! Meanwhile, people are deleting TikTok en masse.  

Only the few benefiting from the status quo will warn you that speaking up is bad for business and tell you to stay silent, professional, and “apolitical.” FYI, neutrality is a political choice in favor of the status quo. We the people (a.k.a. consumers) hard disagree, spend, and act accordingly.

If you won’t let your conscience guide you, your P&L sheet eventually will.

📸 PC: Nader Khouri of Nader

This Friday 1/30 general strike to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis, demand justice, and stop ICE terror! No work. N...
01/27/2026

This Friday 1/30 general strike to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis, demand justice, and stop ICE terror! No work. No school. No spending money.

Withholding your labor and your $ is the most effective nonviolent way to organize and take back power.

It only takes 3.5% of us participating in sustained action to force real shifts.

If you can’t afford to take the day off, don’t spend any $. Stop feeding the system for a day.

This weekend, I was in community with 600 ethical professionals at the summit. I work in healthcare, but my professiona...
01/27/2026

This weekend, I was in community with 600 ethical professionals at the summit. I work in healthcare, but my professional and personal life tether me to big [unethical] tech. I’m doing my best to boycott and find ethical alternatives and like all movements, recognize that it takes all of us to do something. So I signed up to volunteer!

I spent the day running around with some of the hardest-working and most fun people, while learning from those willing to put their livelihoods on the line to do the right thing. 

Josh Paul was the first U.S. official to resign over Biden’s policy in Gaza. His public outreach helped me realize that fighting for humanity is more important than maintaining my profession/licensing as so many have been punished for speaking up, showing up, and helping our colleagues in Gaza - doing what we are ethically bound to do even when our professional and governing bodies refuse to. 

Not everyone is willing to give it all up and not everyone can sacrifice their lives like the medics, journalists, and humanitarians in Gaza. But, everyone can do something that matters.

Join me and .kufner of for a conversation on Global Perspectives in Healthcare – Culture, Context, and Diversity as Res...
01/26/2026

Join me and .kufner of for a conversation on Global Perspectives in Healthcare – Culture, Context, and Diversity as Resources

Monday, February 2nd @ 10am Pacific/7pm CET (Zoom link in comments)
*The event will be conducted in both English and German

When we explore how healthcare is provided around the world, we encounter new ways of thinking and problem-solving.

This event invites healthcare professionals – occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, nurses, and more – to reflect on the role of culture, context, and global diversity in everyday practice.

Together, we will discuss how international perspectives can help us understand patients’ and clients’ needs more holistically, question assumptions, and promote greater effectiveness, humanity, and satisfaction for everyone involved in healthcare.

Globale Perspektiven in der Gesundheitsversorgung – Kultur, Kontext und Vielfalt als Ressource

Wenn wir untersuchen, wie Gesundheitsversorgung weltweit geleistet wird, lernen wir neue Denkweisen und Problemlösungsansätze kennen. Mit dieser Veranstaltung laden wir Gesundheitsversorger *innen ( Ergotherapeut*innen, Physiotherapeut*innen, Sprachtherapeut*innen, Pfleger*innen) dazu ein, über die Rolle von Kultur, Kontext und globaler Vielfalt in der täglichen Praxis nachzudenken. 
Wir werden gemeinsam diskutieren, wie internationale Perspektiven uns helfen können, die Bedürfnisse von Patienten/Kunden ganzheitlicher zu verstehen, Annahmen zu hinterfragen und eine höhere Wirksamkeit, Menschlichkeit und Zufriedenheit aller in der Gesundheitsversorgung zu erzielen. 

Die Veranstaltung findet in englischer und deutscher Sprache statt. 
Die Weiterleitung an Lehrende und Lernende ist unbedingt erwünscht;-). 
Wir freuen uns auf euch!

Limited tickets remaining for the Tech for Palestine Summit this Saturday, January 24th 2026 in Mountain View. Join pro-...
01/19/2026

Limited tickets remaining for the Tech for Palestine Summit this Saturday, January 24th 2026 in Mountain View. 

Join pro-Palestine entrepreneurs, investors, tech workers and activists, for a full-day of inspiring keynotes, thoughtful panel discussions, and networking opportunities on

Get your tix: summit.techforpalestine.org

01/16/2026

As ICE, CBP, and other federal agents become more emboldened to murder with impunity. It is important for us to come together, know our rights, and have a plan for how we can keep each other safe.

01/16/2026

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Join us on February 8, 2026 as we kick off Black History Month! “Where Are the Black OTs” is a two-part half-day workshop that will examine the historical roots of racism in the United States, its influence of the development of occupational therapy practice and its ongoing effects on the profession today. ⁠
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Additionally, this workshop will explore the rich history of Black American people, their contributions to the OT profession and highlight various Black professional OT organizations and the meaningful work they engage in. ⁠
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Attendees will have an opportunities to engage in deep discussion, reflection, and action steps to take to address systemic racism and oppression in education, clinical practice, and our daily lives. ⁠⁠⁠
TAKE AWAYS⁠
✔️ 8 CE / PDU Credits ⁠
✔️ Action Packs - Guides for taking action in OT education & practice ⁠
✔️ Occupational Justice resources ⁠
✔️Recording of the session ⁠
✔️Invitation to community action committee for sustained advocacy ⁠⁠⁠
COST: $100* suggested donation, use code ACCESS4ALL for free registration. Register at: WWW.GIVEBUTTER.COM/DIVERSEOT ⁠⁠⁠
Like our work? Want to help keep our events FREE and ACCESSIBLE for ALL? Donate here: www.givebutter.com/diverseot ⁠
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ATL TEXT: Black background with red, yellow, and green overlay and DOT logo at top and WOTA CE approval logo in bottom left corner. “Advocacy in Action Week #1. Earn Four CE Credits. Where Are All the Black OTs?: A Brief History of White Supremacy in the United States. February 8th & 15th at 11 AM CST. Cost: $100 (suggested donation). www.givebutter.com/diverseot

Help Khamis and his family as they continue to be displaced, living in a tent and struggling to get enough food. For man...
01/12/2026

Help Khamis and his family as they continue to be displaced, living in a tent and struggling to get enough food.

For many families like his, Khamis and his family lost everything and have been displaced many times with no end to their suffering. Their shelter was b*mbed, leaving him trapped under rubble for hours and sustaining severe spinal injuries.

still needs specialized medical care that he cannot access. His family is not safe from the cold and rain. Contributing even a little or sharing his fundraiser goes a long way.

🍉 Link to support in comments

The Tech for Palestine Summit is the largest event at the intersection of tech and pro-Palestine advocacy.Join pro-Pales...
01/05/2026

The Tech for Palestine Summit is the largest event at the intersection of tech and pro-Palestine advocacy.

Join pro-Palestine entrepreneurs, investors, tech workers and activists, for a full-day of inspiring keynotes, thoughtful panel discussions, and networking opportunities on January 24th 2026 in Mountain View.

More info and tix: summit.techforpalestine.org

Impact over respectability, always.That truth guides my work and what I choose to build.I was asked to reflect on my jou...
09/25/2025

Impact over respectability, always.

That truth guides my work and what I choose to build.

I was asked to reflect on my journey and values—what shaped me, what I’ve had to unlearn, and why I keep pushing to close gaps in care. For me, it’s always been about community, impact, and building what people actually need.

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Early in my career, I learned to provide my patients with the highest level of care while working for top Bay Area hospitals, including Stanford Health Care, Sutter Health's Mills-Peninsula, and San Francisco VA Health Care System. As an occupational therapist, I treat both physical and mental health and address every area of a person's life.

In my experience as a clinical educator, while running an independent occupational therapy mental health clinic, and working in hospitals, I found the greatest gaps in care were in mental health and wellness. My focus is on helping individuals and professionals meet their personal goals to improve daily life and work performance.

My strategy is simple, celebrate all successes. Goals must be realistic and achievable to be met. Together we will meet your milestones step-by-step and build on your growth. All sessions are personalized, whether group or individual.