• About Me

    Cheryl Hall
    Occupational Therapist
    Maryland, United States

    Welcome to a site devoted to sharing experience, knowledge and resources to make your job of being a great therapist a lot easier.

    I have been an occupational therapist for more than 30 years. I graduated from San Jose State University with degrees in Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, and Early Child Development. My passion is working with adults and children in home health but I have also worked in rehab, sub-acute rehab, hand therapy, transitional living for TBI, and hospital-based outpatient settings.

  • Previous Posts

One of My Favorite OT Champions

by Cheryl Hall on December 1st, 2017

Fred Sammons is one of my favorite champions of the practice of occupational therapy. Sammons was first and foremost an outstanding occupational therapist who was committed to helping those with disabilities live the fullest life possible. But his role as savvy entrepreneur is what earned him the honor of one…

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It’s a Brave New World – Is Your OT Practice Ready?

by Cheryl Hall on November 15th, 2017

Uber – the largest taxi company owns no vehicles Airbnb – the largest accommodation provider owns no real estate Facebook – the most popular media provider creates no content Instagram – the most popular photo company sells no cameras Netflix – the fastest growing television network lays no cable Alibaba…

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Thank you Shirley A. “Terri” Isaac

by Cheryl Hall on November 1st, 2017

Cheryl Hall, OT Author and Illustrator, Occupational Therapy Toolkit Who loved The Oprah Winfrey Show? I have never been so devoted to another day time show in my life. Thank goodness I had a VCR, so I could tape each episode while I was at work (yes, I am showing…

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Animals and Occupational Therapy

by Cheryl Hall on October 15th, 2017

Energy Conservation and Your OT Patient

by Cheryl Hall on October 1st, 2017

Fatigue is a hallmark symptom for many of our patients. While a simple nap or good night’s sleep cannot eliminate fatigue, it is a condition that can be effectively managed. No matter what the source – cancer, COPD, cardiac conditions, aging, MS or stroke – good energy conservation can make…

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