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Newest interview with BROTHAS Organization board members; President: Donald Howard OTR/L, & Board Member: Kelechi Enwereuzor OTS.

About BROTHAS (from their website):

BROTHAS: "Black-male Registered Occupational Therapy Healthcare-professionals Assistants & Students (BROTHAS) group is a platform to encourage conversation, offer support, provide mentor/mentee relationships for our black male OT's."

Mission:

“BROTHAS is an organization that seeks to cultivate, coordinate, strengthen, and uplift males of the African diaspora within the profession of occupational therapy from academics to practitioners. To advance a greater understanding of African American/African Diaspora (i.e., Black) cultural issues affecting occupational therapy practice, and to support career opportunities and advancements in occupational therapy by people of the African American/African Diaspora (i.e., Black) heritage.”

Website

https://www.brothasinot.org/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298269374642527

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brothasinot/

About the host:

Curtis Handy is an OT who transitioned from mental health and works in rural Virginia. He currently works as a full time lymphedema therapist in Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Curtis also hosts the BrOT_Brain podcast and runs the BrOT_Brain Instagram promoting the field of occupational therapy and encouraging more men into the profession. 

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Thank you to Chad Guerrero, OT for joining BrOT_Brain in a great conversation about his OT journey and a little behind the scenes in the daily life of @chadg_the_ot

A little about Chad Guerrero OT, COMT, CPT, SMT, Dip.OMT, SCC, PES, CES. . . :

Chad Guerrero has been an occupational therapist (OT) for twenty one years and has also owned his own practice since twenty-fourteen (2014). At time of posting, he has the largest orthopedic occupational therapy (OT) channel on YouTube. He is also active on several social media sites (Listed below), is on the chair of the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association for the Physical Rehabilitation, Disability, & Wellness, he is a strength coach, and  a clinical educator. When he’s not engaged in OT,  he enjoys hanging out with family, staying active, playing drums, and running his flight simulator.

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His website

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Newest episode discussing life in traditional OT and non-traditional, social media OT roles.

Jordan Agabin, OTR/L  joins Curtis Handy, OTR/L in discussing their current OT roles, on and off social media. 

About Jordan (https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/)

Jordan Agabin is a Filipino American occupational therapist - currently practicing as a home health OT in New York City. He also provides 1-on-1 tutoring services through Pass the OT to help students prepare for the NBCOT exam Jordan is also the host of the “Once Upon OT” podcast where he reflects on his own occupational therapy journey & invites fellow occupational therapy practitioners to share their personal stories and unique experiences in the field

About Curtis:

Curtis Handy is an OT who transitioned from mental health and works in rural Virginia. He currently works as a full time lymphedema therapist in Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Curtis also hosts the BrOT_Brain podcast and runs the BrOT_Brain Instagram promoting the field of occupational therapy and encouraging more men into the profession. 

Other Occupational Therapists (OTs) mentioned in the episode:

OT Dude: https://www.instagram.com/otdudeofficial/

EquipmeOT: https://www.instagram.com/equipmeot/

Occupiedpodcast: https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/

OT.reagan: https://www.instagram.com/ot.reagan/

Devin Hebble; Able Life Solutions: https://ablelifesolution.com/about-us-1

Software mentioned in this episode:

Canva: Canva.com

Garageband: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/

Zoom: zoom.com

Riverside riverside.com

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In this episode of the Bro-T Brain podcast, Curtis Handy OTR/L, CLT, QMHP-A, QIDP interviews Juan Martinez OTR/L. He is a pediatric occupational therapist working in North Carolina who shares his experience of being the only male therapist in his clinic, success stories with kiddos, and how he has been a role model for young male patients. He's also a close BrO-T friend of Curtis’, graduating in the same cohort. 

DME and resources discussed in this episode:

National Seating and Mobility:

https://www.nsm-seating.com/

Courtney Bed:

https://courtneybed.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14951807924&gbraid=0AAAAAoK54V8amW2XvYKe7Rc9xqj73KrL4&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7cLOBhDmARIsAGsuA0nuXnMP_o0PUPUqaO2qzWeZONL7HDKyl14V1cicsqjB9u95zlUSytwaAlvKEALw_wcB

Z-pod:

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New Podcast Episode with Lindsey Novakovic

https://www.instagram.com/sexanddisabilityot/

Lindsay Novakovic shares about her OT journey and work in our newest BrOT_Brain episode. By addressing the intersection of sexuality and disability, she is paving the way for more inclusive and understanding healthcare practices. If you’re a clinician, consider listening and exploring further education in this area to better support your clients. 

More about Lindsey

Lindsey Novakovic is a licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Sexuality OT, and Doctor of Occupational Therapy. As a disabled occupational therapist, Lindsey immerses herself in the field of OT in and outside of the clinic, through her advocacy for disability rights and occupational justice, expression of the lived experience, continuing education in intimacy, relationships, sex, pelvic health, and their intersection with physical disability. In her free time, Lindsey manages the Achilles Kids program in NYC, a nonprofit organization empowering young athletes with disabilities to set and achieve their goals through running, walking, and rolling in Central Park and in local races.

Show Links:

• Katherine Ellis - Certified Sexuality Occupational Therapy Practitioner (CSOT) 

https://www.instagram.com/sexintimacyot/

https://www.sexintimacyot.com/become-a-certified-sex-ot

• Lindsey Vestal - Certified Pelvic Health Practitioner and other courses:

https://www.instagram.com/functionalpelvis/

https://www.functionalpelvis.com/certified-functional-pelvic-health-practitioner

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In this episode of the Bro-T Brain podcast, Curtis Handy OTR/L, CLT, QMHP-A, QIDP interviews Devin Hebble OTR/L, CAPS, an occupational therapist and a certified aging in place specialist. He is an OT that works in early intervention and home health settings. In addition to those settings, he also owns his own OT business called Able Life Solution LLC, with the tagline, “making homes able”. He's also a close Br_OT friend of mine.

We discuss the unique challenges in home health care, the importance of modifying homes for safety and accessibility, and the innovative approaches Devin employs through his business, Able Life Solution LLC. The conversation highlights the need for holistic care that goes beyond traditional metrics, the significance of community engagement, and the future aspirations of occupational therapy in serving diverse populations.

(CAPS), Certified Aging In Place Specialist Lookup: 

https://www.universal-accessibility.com/CAPS-Directory.htm

AbleLifeSolution LLC: https://ablelifesolution.com/services

Devin's Gmail:: [email protected] 

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BrOT Spotlight #7: Matthew Cash OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT
Matthew Cash, an occupational therapist and founder of Lilly Clinic, LLC, specializing in lymphedema and vascular health. Matthew shares his journey from social work to occupational therapy, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care and creating a welcoming environment for patients. The conversation delves into the complexities of lymphedema treatment, including the role of diuretics and the significance of complete or complex decongestive therapy (CDT). Matthew also shares his vision for the future of Lilly Clinic and encourages more men to consider a career in occupational therapy.

More about Matthew Cash:

Matthew Cash, an occupational therapist and founder of Lily Clinic LLC — Lymphedema, Vascular Health, and Wellness in Roanoke, Virginia.

Matt's path into occupational therapy began through social work, where he first developed a deep appreciation for advocacy, systems, and vulnerable populations. That foundation ultimately led him into a more medically based profession, where he saw a significant and ongoing gap in care within the lymphedema community. Recognizing that need, he pursued advanced specialty training and dedicated his career to this complex population.

Matt earned his undergraduate degree in Social Work from West Chester University in 2003, completed his Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania in 2013, and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America in 2017, followed shortly by certification in wound care.

In 2025, driven by community need and a desire to deliver specialized, patient-centered care, Matt opened Lily Clinic, a practice focused on lymphedema, vascular health, and wellness. 

Check him out on Facebook at, Lily Clinic LLC: Lymphedema, Vascular Health and Wellness  

Reach out to Matt at his email with questions about lymphedema or running an independent OT practice: [email protected]
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Thank you, Adrian Nava, OTR, LSVT-BIG, for an electrifying conversation about his personal journey to becoming a BrOT. Adrian discusses his previous career before OT, how he got interested in therapy, and his current practice.

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Thank you, Chris Donohue, PT, DPT, OCS, for a great conversation about the differences and similarities between the occupational and physical therapy professions.

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Two BrOTs, Curtis Handy and Anderson Chumpitaz, discuss differences and similarities between adult and pediatric settings for occupational therapy. They discuss typical diagnoses, skills, compensation, hours, and even share some stories about meaningful moments. Please let us know what you think!

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