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The Uncommon OT Series

The Uncommon OT Series

De: Patricia Motus
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A Monthly Series where we feature & applaud the unique work of Occupational Therapy Practitioners currently working in emerging & non traditional practice areas…settings where OT is Uncommon. Listen to an up close and personal conversation, hear their stories, motivations, personal tips and advice on how to get started and even get a glimpse of a typical day in these settings.
Be prepared to be informed, inspired and motivated as you hear their journey to these unique OT roles in unconventional settings.

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  • Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP: OT in Ophthalmology

    Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP: OT in Ophthalmology
    Mar 23 2026
    In this episode, we will learn from Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS OTR/L, ADHD-RSP. With over 24 years of experience as an occupational therapist, Dr. Reiser is passionate about redefining rehabilitation through a truly integrative and evidence-based lens. After earning her clinical doctorate from Salus University at Drexel in 2018, specializing in vision remediation, Alicia opened her private practice, A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services, the same year. Her practice was born from a mission to bridge the gap for individuals recovering from concussions, as well as those with ADHD who were often underserved, aged out of traditional services, or never realized how transformative occupational therapy could be. At A Rise Above, Alicia combines neurological rehabilitation with vision remediation, cognitive retraining, trauma-informed care, interoceptive awareness, and polyvagal interventions to address autonomic nervous system dysregulation. Her holistic, brain-based approach helps clients regain not just function—but balance, confidence, and control in daily life. Dr. Reiser’s work reflects her commitment to helping people truly rise above their challenges through science, compassion, and innovation in occupational therapy.Contact & Resources:Website: www.ariseaboveoccupationaltherapyservies.comBook and consulting website link: https://neurotconsulting.com/Business website: https://www.ariseaboveoccupationaltherapyservices.com/Blog: https://www.ariseaboveoccupationaltherapyservices.com/post/top-3-reasons-why-occupational-therapy-and-optometry-should-be-best-friendsYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYkggEWqhKMVwWuX-jaoeQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARiseAboveOT/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Neurot-Consulting-61556820418616/IG: https://www.instagram.com/ariseaboveot/IG: https://www.instagram.com/neurot.consulting/Drexel OTD program: https://drexel.edu/academics/grad-professional-programs/cnhp/occupational-therapy-post-professionalresources/articles: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol8/iss4/6/https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol11/iss3/8/https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.covd.org/resource/resmgr/vdr/vdr_6_3/vdr6-3_article_fessier_web.pdfhttps://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol12/iss4/2/Book: https://www.routledge.com/Understanding-and-Managing-Vision-Deficits-A-Guide-for-Occupational-Therapists/Scheiman/p/book/9781032882871AOTA Community of Practice: Occupation Based Neuro Remedial Vision Rehab: https://www.aota.org/community/communities-of-practiceNORA: https://noravisionrehab.org/Screening tool: Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2782898/figure/F2/Screening tool: QOL Symptom Survey: https://www.oepf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/JBO-18-2-Harris.pdfAs always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you, or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREEUpdated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotTo Add Your Profile to The Uncommon OT Directory:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/requestFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformHappy Listening Friends! Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.
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    1 h y 45 m
  • Aja Black, CAE, COTA: OT in the Federal Government

    Aja Black, CAE, COTA: OT in the Federal Government
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode, we will learn from Aja Black, CAE, COTA. Aja is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with four years of experience and a Certified Associate Ergonomist (CAE). Originally from South Carolina and now based in Maryland, Aja has been studying and implementing ergonomics for nearly two years, combining her clinical background with a deep interest in creating healthier, more supportive work environments. She conducts both in-person and virtual ergonomic evaluations, identifies risk factors, and provides tailored recommendations to improve comfort and productivity. Aja is also passionate about education and outreach. She delivers trainings and webinars that empower professionals across the United States to apply ergonomic principles in their daily work.

    Contact & Resources:

    I share most of my updates and future plans on LinkedIn—feel free to connect with me by searching Aja Black, CAE, COTA.

    For guest speaking, organizational trainings, or university lectures, you can reach me directly at ajathecota@gmail.com.

    Referrals and recommendations for speaking opportunities are always appreciated!

    As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you, or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

    THANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!

    Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:

    https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series

    Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE

    Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settings

    https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot

    To Add Your Profile to The Uncommon OT Directory:

    https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/request

    For Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform

    Happy Listening Friends!

    Big OT Love!

    All views are mine and guests own.
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Elizabeth Andare, MScOT, OTR/L: OT working in War-Torn & Humanitarian Contexts

    Elizabeth Andare, MScOT, OTR/L: OT working in War-Torn & Humanitarian Contexts
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode, we will learn from Lizzie Andare, MScOT, OTR/L (she/her). Lizzie is an occupational therapist and researcher from Kenya whose work explores the intersection of decolonial practice, disability, and forced displacement in the Global South and is passionate about social and occupational justice in underrepresented communities. Her work spans refugee camps in Kenya, grassroots rehabilitation in Palestine, and neurodivergent learners in the Maldives. Grounded in an occupational and intersectional lens, she centers lived experience, co-production, and occupational justice—particularly in underrepresented and under-resourced contexts. Lizzie’s practice moves fluidly between direct therapy, community engagement, policy advocacy, and research, with a commitment to disrupting systemic inequities and amplifying marginalized voices. She is the voice behind @OTintheMargins, where she shares fieldnotes and reflections from the edges of occupational therapy practice.Contact & Resources:You can promote my work by engaging with the content I share. Comment, share, and bring these conversations into your own networks. And if you want to collaborate, learn more, or connect directly, you can always reach me at elizabethandare254@gmail.com.https://wfot.org/our-work/professional-support/resource-listings/occupational-therapy-and-humanitarian-response https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/the-swedish-association-of-occupational-therapists/inga-britt-lindstroem-grant-award/https://www.arbetsterapeuterna.se/foerbundet/occupational-therapy-in-sweden/the-swedish-association-of-occupational-therapists/inga-britt-lindstroem-grant-award/Healing work: Intersections for decolonialityAntiracist occupational therapy: Unsettling the status quoOccupational Therapy Disruptors: What Global OT practice can teach us about innovation, culture and communityMSc Thesis_Andare Lizzie_Instagram: Connect with me- OTintheMarginsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-andare-41b675149/As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you, or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREEUpdated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotTo Add Your Profile to The Uncommon OT Directory:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/requestFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformHappy Listening Friends! Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.
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    1 h y 6 m
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