Hi, my name is Maya Shaanan, and I’ve been an occupational therapist in the Tahoe Forest Health System for a little over a year now. I love being an occupational therapist because I get to help people, kids, adults, and older adults, be able to do what matters most to them. An occupational therapist or OT helps people participate in everyday activities that matter to them, whether it be after an illness, injury, diagnosis, or life change. That may mean helping people get dressed, learn how to cook again, or move around their house safely. We also work with older adults to ensure that they’re safe at home, as well as kids who may be having trouble with writing, playing, or even focusing.
At Tahoe Forest Therapy Services, we work with everyone and their families to ensure that we figure out what matters most to them. And then we create a plan using evidence-based practice, research, problem solving, and creativity to come up with tools, strategies, and different activities that will help them be able to participate and reach their goals. The best part of my job is when I get to see someone be able to do something that they couldn’t do before, whether it be tying their shoes, be able to feed themselves, or be able to move around their house more confidently.
If you or someone you love is having trouble participating in your everyday activities, occupational therapy may be able to help. For more information, please visit our website. My name is Maya. I’m one of the occupational therapists at our outpatient rehab services.
