Hello there! Welcome to Evolution Therapy and Wellness! My specialties are seating (wheelchair) systems, shoulder rehabilitation, equipment ordering or training, home modification education for those with physical or mental deficits, and pain reduction! I have three children, all boys! I began my college career in Savannah Georgia then finished my BS in Indianapolis at IUPUI. I then went on to finish my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at University of Indianapolis. I have been an occupational therapist since 2012.

So what is it?

The word occupation refers to what a client needs to do or wants to do in their everyday routines. Participation in life “occupations” support good health.

Evaluation

– Client’s areas of occupation
– Environment
– Layout, family support, equipment
– Client factors
– Anatomy and Systems
– Activity demands

Intervention

How do we increase patient’s independence with ADLs and IADLs?
– Increase strength in upper extremities
– Improve fine motor coordination
– Improve visual perception or visual scanning
– Improve range of motion in upper extremities
– Improve functional cognition
– Improve balance
– Improve continence

Compensatory Strategies

– Use of adaptive equipment such as dressing equipment or adapted utensils for self feeding
– Equipment recommendation
– Customize wheelchairs
– Energy conservation strategies
– Low vision modifications
– Shower safety
– Kitchen safety
– Fall prevention/home modifications
– Caregiver education
– Joint Protection
– Task simplification
– Contracture Management
– Positioning