In this episode, we will learn about an occupational therapy practitioner who specializes in soft tissue & myofascial release in her rural OT practice. Tarsha Long, BSC, OT is a country girl from the bottom southwest of Western Australia, a beautiful Coastal town called Bremer Bay.

She spent half of her life as a townie and the other half on the family farm, where she learned the beauty in hard work. She had a life-changing accident at 12 years old, which left her in the hospital for 6 months and using a wheelchair for another 6 months. This experience taught Tarsha the art of resilience, perseverance, and how to think outside the box (incoming OT in the making). Tarsha used a gardening chair as a chair to shower independently, she had to re-learn how to climb stairs, and sit to stand independently. Over time, recovered and is now fully functional.

She began her studies as an OT at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. She continued professional development with a two-day course in Soft Tissue and O and then proceeded to do her postgraduate work in Soft Tissue OT. Then, the birth of The OT Place happened, her private practice. Tarsha has a passion for helping people manage their symptoms as well as empowering and educating them to look after their bodies to manage them on their own and prevent future injuries or flare-ups via taking a holistic approach to her OT practice.

Over the course of the last three years, Tarsha has completed more training in breath work, mobility, lymphatics, and the toxic load placed on the body. Her business has heavily expanded into the athletic and CrossFit space in Australia. She works at CrossFit competitions throughout Perth, and during the winter, works with sporting teams and alongside teachers and office workers as well.

Show Key Points:

·      Tarsha gives us a glimpse of her background and interests

·      She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves and where

·      She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path to entrepreneurship

·      She explains her rare service in rural Australia and how it benefits others

·      She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice

·      She provides resources and her contact information  

RESOURCES:

Instagram @theotplace and @tarshajay (the unorthodox OT) 

Email is [email protected]

*Ask to join the National Soft Tissue Interest group on Facebook! we hold meeting every 2 months. 

My website has my course details and heaps of information on it www.theotplace.com.au

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