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Occupational Therapy

Origami Occupational Therapist works in the kitchen with a client

Occupational therapy is an essential part of the rehabilitation process. At Origami, our occupational therapists promote health and recovery following an injury or disability through the therapeutic use of daily activities in a calming, homelike environment.

Our licensed and specialized occupational therapy team is trained to address cognition, mobility, vision, physical function, community, and home access. Treatment plans address a variety of symptoms and needs in order to regain independence and reach your individual goals.

Origami is proud to serve individuals across Michigan. Our occupational therapy services are available at all our locations—including Mason, West Lansing, South Lansing, and Grand Blanc—bringing specialized rehabilitation care closer to home and within your community.

Diagnoses We Specialize In

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Development Disorders
  • Feeding Disorders
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurologic deficits stemming from tumor, aneurysm, seizures, etc.
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Visual Deficits: convergence, accommodation, irregular eye movements (pursuits and saccades), visual spatial deficit, unilateral spatial inattention

Focus of Treatment

Including but not limited to…

  • Assistive technology
  • Basic Activities of Daily Living
  • Caregiver training and education
  • Cognitive remediation
  • Driving and community mobility
  • Fine motor skills and coordination
  • Home evaluations
  • Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
  • Return to productive activities such as employment and/or school
  • Rhythmic movement training
  • Sensory integration
  • Transfers and functional mobility
  • Upper extremity physical dysfunction
  • Vision (ocular motor and binocularity)
  • Visual perception
  • Wheelchair seating assessments and mobility

 Specialty Certifications

  • Certified Brain Injury Specialists
  • Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
  • DIR Floortime Certification
  • Interactive Metronome Certified Providers
  • MNRI – Dynamic and Postural Reflex Certification
  • Neuro-Visual Postural Trainers
  • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certification
  • Saebo Orthotic Certification
  • Sensory Integration Certification
  • SOS Feeding Therapy
  • Stroke Rehab Certification
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification

Specialty Services

  • Cognitive Perceptual Motor Remediation
  • Concussion Care
  • Driver Rehabilitation
  • Feeding Therapy
  • Neuro-Visual Postural Training and Clinic
  • Serial Casting
  • Splinting
  • Sports Vision Training
  • Vocational Services
  • Vision Therapy and Clinic

Meet Our Experts

The rehabilitation process can be challenging, which is why we have a team of experts who are here to guide you each step of the way on your recovery journey. Meet our certified occupational therapists who possess a variety of specialized service trainings:

Providers


Bonnie Book, MS, OTRL
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Bonnie Book, MS, OTRL

Occupational Therapist


Colette Brzezinski, MS, OTRL, CBIS
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Colette Brzezinski, MS, OTRL, CBIS

Occupational Therapist


Kara Christy, MS, OTRL, CBIS
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Kara Christy, MS, OTRL, CBIS

Occupational Therapy Supervisor


Nitasha Cooper, OTD, OTRL
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Nitasha Cooper, OTD, OTRL

Occupational Therapist


Claire Freeze, COTA/L
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Claire Freeze, COTA/L

Occupational Therapy Assistant


Heather Heppe, MS, OTRL, CDRS, CDI, CBIS
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Heather Heppe, MS, OTRL, CDRS, CDI, CBIS

Occupational Therapist, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist


Taylor Kehren, OTD, OTRL
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Taylor Kehren, OTD, OTRL

Occupational Therapist


Hannah Klepal, MS, OTRL
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Hannah Klepal, MS, OTRL

Occupational Therapist


Gracie Lefler, MS, OTRL
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Gracie Lefler, MS, OTRL

Occupational Therapist


Sarah Miller, MS, OTRL, CBIS
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Sarah Miller, MS, OTRL, CBIS

Occupational Therapist


Madilyn Moore, COTA
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Madilyn Moore, COTA

Occupational Therapist Assistant


Mackenzie Rutz
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Mackenzie Rutz

Occupational Therapist