In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner who works in Academia and So Much More. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Naomi Aaronson, MA OTR/L CET. Naomi has been an occupational therapist for over 31 years. Presently, she teaches in an OTA program and writes continuing education courses. Previously, she worked in many different settings and with varied populations from children to adults specializing in hand therapy and breast cancer. In addition, Naomi is a retired CHT and still uses Pilates in her work with cancer survivors. As co-author of the book Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Guide to Recovery, Healing, and Wellness, Naomi has sought to bring the Pilates principles as well as occupational therapy insights to the breast cancer population. Joseph Pilates stated, “change happens through movement, and movement heals.” Another gem that Pilates stated was, “ It's the mind that shapes the body.” Naomi believes that as occupational therapists we can be wonderful role models for our patients to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

Show Key Points:

·      Naomi gives us a glimpse of her background and interests

·      Naomi describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves

·      Naomi describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there

·      Naomi describes a typical day on the job

·      Naomi dispels some myths about the profession

·      Naomi provides her contact information on how she can best be reached

RESOURCE LIST:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29451666/

Her Book, written for OTs:

https://awomanshealth.com/fitness/pilates-for-breast-cancer-survivors

This is not her 1st podcast: This one is focused on her Breast Cancer work

https://seniorsflourish.libsyn.com/ot-breast-cancer-pilates-w-naomi-aaronson-ot-cht

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