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BrOT Spotlight #10 - Chad Guerrero OT, COMT, CPT, SMT, Dip.OMT, SCC, PES, CES @chadg_ortho_ot

Thank you to Chad Guerrero, OT for joining BrOT_Brain in a great conversation about his OT journey and a little behind the scenes in the daily life of @chadg_the_ot A little about Chad Guerrero OT, COMT, CPT, SMT, Dip.OMT, SCC, PES, CES. . . : Chad Guerrero has been an occupational therapist (OT) for twenty one years and has also owned his own practice since twenty-fourteen (2014). At time of posting, he has the largest orthopedic occupational therapy (OT) channel on YouTube. He is also active on several social media sites (Listed below), is on the chair of the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association for the Physical Rehabilitation, Disability, & Wellness, he is a strength coach, and  a clinical educator. When he’s not engaged in OT,  he enjoys hanging out with family, staying active, playing drums, and running his flight simulator. His Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chadg_ortho_ot/] His website [https://chadgorthoot.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnmHylA9Oi6JJWVR9jJhGrF23aavgu5aS3y3wN68S-Pd_sXrJ3SSZDwfu2lP8_aem_dGByGHeyld5w2H9pVXApew] His Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563845309814&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=XKAobcwOLuT5vMiY&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1HtBMSeCCZ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr%26utm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio#] His Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ChadGOrthoOT] Truelearn referral link:  ⁠truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/⁠ [http://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/] Code: "brotbrain" for 15% off 90 days or more NBCOT study products and other speciality allied health exams. BrOT_Brain Instagram and other links: ⁠⁠ ⁠ [http://linktr.ee/brot_brain]linktr.ee/brot_brain⁠⁠ [http://linktr.ee/brot_brain%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] #notphysicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #orthoOT #menintherapy #therapyformen #youtube

OTs in Social Media, What's It Like? Ft. Jordan Agabin OTR/L @once_upon_ot

Newest episode discussing life in traditional OT and non-traditional, social media OT roles. Jordan Agabin, OTR/L  joins Curtis Handy, OTR/L in discussing their current OT roles, on and off social media.  About Jordan (https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/) Jordan Agabin is a Filipino American occupational therapist - currently practicing as a home health OT in New York City. He also provides 1-on-1 tutoring services through Pass the OT to help students prepare for the NBCOT exam Jordan is also the host of the “Once Upon OT” podcast where he reflects on his own occupational therapy journey & invites fellow occupational therapy practitioners to share their personal stories and unique experiences in the field About Curtis: Curtis Handy is an OT who transitioned from mental health and works in rural Virginia. He currently works as a full time lymphedema therapist in Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Curtis also hosts the BrOT_Brain podcast and runs the BrOT_Brain Instagram promoting the field of occupational therapy and encouraging more men into the profession.  Other Occupational Therapists (OTs) mentioned in the episode: OT Dude: https://www.instagram.com/otdudeofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/otdudeofficial/] EquipmeOT: https://www.instagram.com/equipmeot/ [https://www.instagram.com/equipmeot/] Occupiedpodcast: https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/ [https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/] OT.reagan: https://www.instagram.com/ot.reagan/ [https://www.instagram.com/ot.reagan/] Devin Hebble; Able Life Solutions: https://ablelifesolution.com/about-us-1 [https://ablelifesolution.com/about-us-1] Software mentioned in this episode: Canva: Canva.com [http://canva.com] Garageband: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ [https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/] Zoom: zoom.com [http://zoom.com] Riverside riverside.com [http://riverside.com] truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/ [http://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/] Code: "brotbrain" for 15% off 90 days or more NBCOT study products and other speciality allied health exams.Truelearn referral link:  BrOT_Brain Instagram and other links: ⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/brot_brain⁠ [http://linktr.ee/brot_brain]

BrOT Spotlight #9 - Juan Martinez OTR/L - Pediatric OT

In this episode of the Bro-T Brain podcast, Curtis Handy OTR/L, CLT, QMHP-A, QIDP interviews Juan Martinez OTR/L. He is a pediatric occupational therapist working in North Carolina who shares his experience of being the only male therapist in his clinic, success stories with kiddos, and how he has been a role model for young male patients. He's also a close BrO-T friend of Curtis’, graduating in the same cohort.  DME and resources discussed in this episode: National Seating and Mobility: https://www.nsm-seating.com/ [https://www.nsm-seating.com/] Courtney Bed: https://courtneybed.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14951807924&gbraid=0AAAAAoK54V8amW2XvYKe7Rc9xqj73KrL4&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7cLOBhDmARIsAGsuA0nuXnMP_o0PUPUqaO2qzWeZONL7HDKyl14V1cicsqjB9u95zlUSytwaAlvKEALw_wcB [https://courtneybed.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14951807924&gbraid=0AAAAAoK54V8amW2XvYKe7Rc9xqj73KrL4&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7cLOBhDmARIsAGsuA0nuXnMP_o0PUPUqaO2qzWeZONL7HDKyl14V1cicsqjB9u95zlUSytwaAlvKEALw_wcB] Z-pod: https://zpodsforsleep.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorQGW8JQWlNPQ6b_22DKMyxXGduhaR-tUit86rsEzXfLgx5SJ5b [https://zpodsforsleep.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorQGW8JQWlNPQ6b_22DKMyxXGduhaR-tUit86rsEzXfLgx5SJ5b] Code: "brotbrain" for 15% off 90 days or more NBCOT study products and other speciality allied health exams.Truelearn referral link: truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/ BrOT_Brain Instagram and other links: ⁠linktr.ee/brot_brain⁠ [http://linktr.ee/brot_brain]

Sexuality, Advocacy, and Pelvic Floor OT - ft. Lindsey Novakovic OTD, OTR/L, CSOT

New Podcast Episode with Lindsey Novakovic https://www.instagram.com/sexanddisabilityot/ [https://www.instagram.com/sexanddisabilityot/] Lindsay Novakovic shares about her OT journey and work in our newest BrOT_Brain episode. By addressing the intersection of sexuality and disability, she is paving the way for more inclusive and understanding healthcare practices. If you’re a clinician, consider listening and exploring further education in this area to better support your clients.  More about Lindsey Lindsey Novakovic is a licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Sexuality OT, and Doctor of Occupational Therapy. As a disabled occupational therapist, Lindsey immerses herself in the field of OT in and outside of the clinic, through her advocacy for disability rights and occupational justice, expression of the lived experience, continuing education in intimacy, relationships, sex, pelvic health, and their intersection with physical disability. In her free time, Lindsey manages the Achilles Kids program in NYC, a nonprofit organization empowering young athletes with disabilities to set and achieve their goals through running, walking, and rolling in Central Park and in local races. Show Links: * Katherine Ellis - Certified Sexuality Occupational Therapy Practitioner (CSOT)  https://www.instagram.com/sexintimacyot/ [https://www.instagram.com/sexintimacyot/] https://www.sexintimacyot.com/become-a-certified-sex-ot [https://www.sexintimacyot.com/become-a-certified-sex-ot] * Lindsey Vestal - Certified Pelvic Health Practitioner and other courses: https://www.instagram.com/functionalpelvis/ [https://www.instagram.com/functionalpelvis/] https://www.functionalpelvis.com/certified-functional-pelvic-health-practitioner [https://www.functionalpelvis.com/certified-functional-pelvic-health-practitioner] For Students studying for the NBCOT: Code: "brotbrain" for 15% off 90 days or more NBCOT study products and other speciality allied health exams.Truelearn referral link: truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/ [http://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/] #sex #disability #pleasure #OT #pelvichealth Let us know if you want to be in a podcast! Instagram, Gmail, and more… https://linktr.ee/brot_brain [https://linktr.ee/brot_brain]

BrOT Spotlight #8 - Devin Hebble OTR/L, CAPS; Non-Traditional OT

In this episode of the Bro-T Brain podcast, Curtis Handy OTR/L, CLT, QMHP-A, QIDP interviews Devin Hebble OTR/L, CAPS, an occupational therapist and a certified aging in place specialist. He is an OT that works in early intervention and home health settings. In addition to those settings, he also owns his own OT business called Able Life Solution LLC, with the tagline, “making homes able”. He's also a close Br_OT friend of mine. We discuss the unique challenges in home health care, the importance of modifying homes for safety and accessibility, and the innovative approaches Devin employs through his business, Able Life Solution LLC. The conversation highlights the need for holistic care that goes beyond traditional metrics, the significance of community engagement, and the future aspirations of occupational therapy in serving diverse populations. (CAPS), Certified Aging In Place Specialist Lookup:  https://www.universal-accessibility.com/CAPS-Directory.htm AbleLifeSolution LLC: https://ablelifesolution.com/services Devin's Gmail:: devinhebble@ablelifesolution.com  Code: "brotbrain" for 15% off 90 days or more NBCOT study products and other speciality allied health exams.Truelearn referral link: truelearn.referralrock.com/l/brotbrain/ BrOT_Brain Instagram and other links: linktr.ee/brot_brain [http://linktr.ee/brot_brain]