RVNAhealth Occupational Therapists help recover everyday skills
RVNAhealth occupational therapists (OTs) help people perform everyday tasks in order to live full, productive lives. OTs may help individuals recovering from an injury or stroke regain lost skills, or support older adults experiencing physical or cognitive changes. RVNAhealth OTs help their patients develop the skills they need to successfully complete day-to-day activities on their own by teaching and practicing everyday tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and food preparation.
Our Occupational Therapy Team
You’re in great hands. The RVNAhealth occupational therapy team is composed of educated, experienced, skilled, and truly dedicated therapists. They are hands-on, resourceful problem solvers who are wholly committed to their occupation and their patients. Take a moment to meet the team.
Mary Giarratano, OTR/L
I was looking for a new career—I had been a computer programmer and didn't want to continue. My requirements were: in medical field, could work anywhere in the country and wasn't nursing. I liked OT because it is holistic and has many options of work locations.
Cassidy Lewis, COTA
I fell in love with Occupational Therapy when I worked at a behavioral school with children ages 8-14 years old and assisted the occupational therapists with their treatments and interventions. I love how OT focuses on the patient—rather than simply the diagnosis—without putting a person into a category.
Joseph Naber OTR/L
I originally went to a trade school for Architecture then decided i would major in Construction Management, once I decided what college path I would take. One day while sitting in Construction Lab I decided to take a walk and past an auditorium filled with about 150 female students and only 2 male students.
Casey Savo, COTA/L
I graduated high school and was not sure what I wanted to go to college for. I was very into kids and ADHD and sensory programs. A friend of my mother’s was a speech therapist and told me I should be a COTA. So I went ahead and became one. However while in school I realized I had a real passion for geriatrics.
Theresa D. Swift, OT/L
I honestly do think I was born to be an OT. Ever since I was about five years old I knew I wanted to be a therapist. It just took me a few years to figure out what kind! I have learned much from my patients and their caregivers in my 20 years of practicing.
Danielle Taibi MOTR/L, CDP
I changed careers after 10 great years in entertainment because although I was having fun, wanted to do something more meaningful. I admired my father who was a urologist and felt compelled to seek a good match in healthcare. Once I learned about OT, I never turned back.
Sarah Triano, OTR/L
In my role, I evaluate and devise patient-specific plans of care and meaningful goals for patients to progress back to baseline function. I treat patients with various diagnoses using creative and innovative interventions. I have a specific interest in Neurology. I was born knowing I would become an OT.
Renate Williamson, OTR
I love all challenges. They spark new and creative strategies as part of my life-long learning. My Aunt inspired me to become an Occupational Therapist at a very young age. I loved that she was able to incorporate a diverse career while helping others recover.
Melissa Woodhouse, RRT, MOT, OTR/L, CDP
After working many years as a respiratory therapist, I decided I wanted to further my career and skills in a field that allowed creativity and went beyond the acute phase. OT was the answer. One of my specialties now is working with patients who have ALS -- I can employ both my respiratory and occupational therapy skills.
Mary Giarratano, OTR/L
I was looking for a new career—I had been a computer programmer and didn't want to continue. My requirements were: in medical field, could work anywhere in the country and wasn't nursing. I liked OT because it is holistic and has many options of work locations.
Cassidy Lewis, COTA
I fell in love with Occupational Therapy when I worked at a behavioral school with children ages 8-14 years old and assisted the occupational therapists with their treatments and interventions. I love how OT focuses on the patient—rather than simply the diagnosis—without putting a person into a category.
Joseph Naber OTR/L
I originally went to a trade school for Architecture then decided i would major in Construction Management, once I decided what college path I would take. One day while sitting in Construction Lab I decided to take a walk and past an auditorium filled with about 150 female students and only 2 male students.
Casey Savo, COTA/L
I graduated high school and was not sure what I wanted to go to college for. I was very into kids and ADHD and sensory programs. A friend of my mother’s was a speech therapist and told me I should be a COTA. So I went ahead and became one. However while in school I realized I had a real passion for geriatrics.
Theresa D. Swift, OT/L
I honestly do think I was born to be an OT. Ever since I was about five years old I knew I wanted to be a therapist. It just took me a few years to figure out what kind! I have learned much from my patients and their caregivers in my 20 years of practicing.
Danielle Taibi MOTR/L, CDP
I changed careers after 10 great years in entertainment because although I was having fun, wanted to do something more meaningful. I admired my father who was a urologist and felt compelled to seek a good match in healthcare. Once I learned about OT, I never turned back.
Sarah Triano, OTR/L
In my role, I evaluate and devise patient-specific plans of care and meaningful goals for patients to progress back to baseline function. I treat patients with various diagnoses using creative and innovative interventions. I have a specific interest in Neurology. I was born knowing I would become an OT.
Renate Williamson, OTR
I love all challenges. They spark new and creative strategies as part of my life-long learning. My Aunt inspired me to become an Occupational Therapist at a very young age. I loved that she was able to incorporate a diverse career while helping others recover.
Melissa Woodhouse, RRT, MOT, OTR/L, CDP
After working many years as a respiratory therapist, I decided I wanted to further my career and skills in a field that allowed creativity and went beyond the acute phase. OT was the answer. One of my specialties now is working with patients who have ALS -- I can employ both my respiratory and occupational therapy skills.
Our Approach
Hands-on. One-on-One. Personalized. Collaborative. Goal-oriented. RVNAhealth’s highly-experienced therapists partner with you and your providers to develop a custom plan to achieve your goals.
Our aim is to get the most out of each visit — when in your home or at our Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Following each session, your therapist will provide you with customized exercises to practice between appointments.