As an Occupational Therapist living in rural Wyoming, you have a chance to see a variety of patients, I can honestly say that I thrive on the diversity of the patients I treat every day. I love being able to help and serve others who need occupational therapy services. Because of the variety of patients I see every day I have been to many research-based classes including swallow-evaluations, driving evaluations, orthopedic rehab, cognitive evaluations, vestibular rehab, & pediatrics. It is just a fun place to work!
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota
Professional Society Memberships:
- National Mobility Equipment Dealers
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Wyoming Occupational Therapy Association
- Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Certifications/Specialized Training:
- Advanced Topics in the Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder
- IAOM Elbow Course
- IAOM Wrist Course
- Vestibular Certification
- A Systematic Approach to Examination, Diagnosis and Manual Therapy of the Wrist Part 1
- Diagnosis and Management of the Elbow
- Advanced Kinesio Taping (KT3)
- Clinical Examination and Manual Therapy of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Cervicothoracic Junction
- Dizziness in Elders
- Donatelli’s Pathophysiology and Mechanics of the Shoulder with Lab
- Driver’s Rehabilitation
- From Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment & Treatment
- Functional Cognitive Activities for Adults with Brain Injury or Stroke
- Introduction to Hand Therapy
- Occupational Therapy & Dysphagia
- Selective Mobilizations of the Peripheral Nervous System of the Upper Quarter
- Spinning Beyond Basics
- Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand with Emphasis on the Elbow
- The Upper Cervical Spine in Headaches, Dizziness, and Pain
- Upper Extremity Limb Loss Rehabilitation
- M1-Basic Training in the Graston Technique
- Gray Institue, CAFS
- Kevin Wilkes: Online and Live Certificate
- Diagnosis and Management of the Thoracic Spine
- Modern Management of the Older Adult
Community Involvement:
- Children’s Church
- Volunteer Coach
Hometown: Newcastle, WY
Family: Husband, Sheldon Richards, sons, Jonah and Jacob, daughter, Josie
Hobbies: Being outdoors, camping, 4-wheeling, attending my children’s events