In this episode we will learn from Holly Ross, OTR/L, WSI, LTP, ATRIC. Holly is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in science and a masters in occupational therapy. Growing up in the state of Michigan, Holly has been in the field of aquatics for going on 15 years in December 2024 and has taught over 3,000 students. With the relocation to the state of Colorado in 2018, Holly pursued her occupational therapy career in pediatrics & home health care. In February 2020, Holly founded Building Blocks OT, LLC to level up her services and provide the best for her clients. Now rebranded, CANOE services both outpatient occupational therapy needs and aquatic needs for children, teens, families, and young adults. Holly’s specialties are aquatics, feeding, and vision therapies. When Holly “clocks out” she loves spending time with her husband, JR. They enjoy going to sporting events & being active. JR and Holly enjoy working out consistently at the swimming laps, going hiking, and spending time with her fur baby Winnie. When she’s not working or being active, Holly enjoys watching TV and movies.

Contact & Resources:

Website: www.canoecommunity.org.

Instagram: @canoe.community

Facebook: at Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-ross-090b50276/

I work with small sponsors and small businesses all the time and we promote each other, so that's another way to get involved with me as well. All the sponsors we work with, we use that money to fund community events, raffles, and help the community as a whole. We're a for-profit with a non-profit heart for sure.

Our free blog for parents and clients! You can submit requests for OT related topics you want education on as well, send me an email [email protected].

https://www.canoecommunity.org/blog

I've done a few online articles and 1 YouTube as well featuring my business journey and tips/tricks: https://www.youtube.com/live/vPqiEyentSc?si=fKK4CMP1JXAkJPdP

And then the articles:

https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-holly-ross-pediatric-occupational-therapist-water-safety-instructor/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlsiFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpuxulN4G6lXSm1x9hwD7KxzK8FUbwAAOTIex9tOCAE8g_i0BbTgj1iRXVw_aem_7B7uHFu2Z7Hnbw3d2mMUwA

https://voyagedenver.com/interview/life-work-with-holly-ross-of-denver-area-colorado/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlsi1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpl_5xmoS98ioG_etuHaaafYm8tBXxRINJzKjKoxdk9M-sTwbV3LfKql82A_aem_QZYoo2R_AAOoJfwFAO1Xwg

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-holly-ross/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlsjZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABplvpbbEdyP2bvvJ7mfwQLcHGh9j2Rj7fMaQ8mNS2AyDGF99dzDb9PnpdnA_aem_pwswkitGu1CwvkA9Py1lPA

https://boldjourney.com/meet-holly-ross/?fbclid=PAY2xjawGlskBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpneNhBt6m9PC2My5xNkUPHRzYVxWce7A-1SxorUyjoQudfwaZ6vqu3OkSA_aem_wJG6blc1dtW6On3eZlZBjg

I've also presented at my Alma Mater EMU for their conference. I am open to sharing slides for people to read. I presented at OTAC this year, and there is some educational materials for that too. But you'll have to email me for those [email protected]

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