Tailored Occupational Therapy for Enhancing Daily Living Activities in Lothian.
Joanne has extensive clinical experience spanning 27 years in healthcare working with individuals across psychiatry, orthopaedics, medical rehabilitation and neurodisability services as an occupational therapist. She has also worked for the Major Trauma service as an auditor and clinical governance manager for Marie Curie where she led on regulatory inspections and consultations.
Further to this her Masters in Occupational Therapy stands her in good stead for analysing and researching best practice to remain at the forefront of innovative practice. Joanne also has specific training in developmental co-ordination disorders, assessment of motor and processing skills, and training in sleep regulation and Parkinsons Disease.
Her passion remains for the care of the individual and preventing disability from taking over living life to the full. Joanne has an empathic nature and is an excellent listener and is passionate to work with you to overcome your difficulties.
Occupational Therapy is a scientifically grounded profession rooted in the belief that engaging in meaningful activities is crucial for maintaining health and overall well-being. "Occupations" in this context refer to the diverse spectrum of daily activities that hold significance and purpose in an individual's life - commonly known as activities of daily living.
These encompass routine tasks such as brushing your teeth, preparing meals, dressing, taking a walk, learning relaxation techniques, or returning to employment. The inability to perform these activities has been scientifically demonstrated to contribute to deteriorating health and various challenges. Occupational therapy is designed to address these barriers and enhance your health by restoring you to optimal levels of activity. Essentially, the core philosophy revolves around the understanding that participating in purposeful occupations is fundamental to sustaining a healthy and fulfilling life. Basically, occupation is life!
