CLAIRE TREFETHEN
New York,NY
Summary
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with over five years of experience guiding individuals through habit formation, lifestyle modification, and acute and chronic disease management. In both private practice and clinical roles, I have helped individuals optimize their health by applying data-driven, evidence-based strategies in nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. Combining expertise in individualized healthcare, behavioral psychology, and digital health coaching, I support patients in achieving sustainable health transformation and longevity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health & Longevity Coach
Private Practice
01.2024 - Current
- Provide personalized, data-driven health coaching focused on metabolic health, habit formation, and longevity
- Work with clients on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management, applying evidence-based methodologies
- Utilize biometric tracking (CGMs, sleep monitors, HRV) to refine strategies
- Offer virtual coaching sessions, leveraging telehealth platforms
Remote Occupational Therapist & Behavior Change Specialist
FOX REHAB
01.2023 - Current
- Guide patients through occupation-based interventions and behavioral change strategies
- Apply motivational interviewing and evidence-based coaching
- Help patients implement personalized strategies to manage pain and enhance daily life activities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient-centered care
Occupational Therapist & Behavior Change Specialist
SPEAR PHYSICAL THERAPY
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct activity analysis and contextual evaluations
- Utilize performance pattern-based coaching interventions
- Educate individuals on adaptive techniques and behavioral modifications
- Implement precision-based interventions for long-term health goals
Lead Occupational Therapist & Health Coach
AGESTRONG OUTPATIENT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed outpatient longevity and rehabilitation programs
- Implemented personalized health coaching protocols
- Partnered with physicians for data-driven health decisions
Occupational Therapist Doctoral Researcher
SCOTTSDALE PROVIDENCE RECOVERY CENTER
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied trauma-informed, client-centered interventions
- Designed habit formation frameworks for sustainable health improvements
- Conducted research on health optimization methodologies
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Concentration in Health Promotion
California Polytechnic State University
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) -
Catalyst Coaching Institute
Skills
- Health Coaching & Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Habit Formation, Performance Patterns & Behavioral Modification
- Individualized Treatment Plans, Occupation-Based Interventions & Metabolic Health
- Telehealth, Virtual Service Delivery & Remote Patient Engagement
- Sleep Hygiene, Emotional Regulation, Routines & Stress Resilience
- Data-Driven Coaching and Patient Care
Technical Skills And Tools
- Comfortable understanding, interpreting, and explaining health biometric data, medication documentation, and test results to clients
- Wearable Tech & Biometric Data Analysis (CGMs, Oura, Whoop)
- Telehealth & Digital Health Coaching Platforms
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Data Interpretation
- Remote Monitoring & Patient Engagement Strategies
Summary Of Alignment With Early Medical
- Over 5 years of experience integrating behavior change and health coaching principles through OT & private practice.
- Expertise in habit formation, behavior change, and acute and chronic disease management.
- Strong telehealth experience with remote patient monitoring & wearable tech.
- Deep commitment to individualized healthcare and longevity coaching.
Certification
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) - Catalyst Coaching Institute
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Expected April 2024), Specializations in Corrective Exercise & Training Older Adults
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Overdose Prevention & Response Training - NYC Department of Health
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (NY & National)
Publications and Presentations
- Poster Presentation at the 2021 ArizOTA Fall Conference on "Sensory Processing, Chronic Pain, and Recovery from Substance Use"
- An Investigation of Occupational Therapy Utilizing Sensory Modulation to Manage Co-Morbid Chronic Pain and Substance Use in Order to Promote Occupational Performance and Recovery https://doi.org/10.46409/sr.UIEY5900
Timeline
Health & Longevity Coach
Private Practice
01.2024 - Current
Remote Occupational Therapist & Behavior Change Specialist
FOX REHAB
01.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist & Behavior Change Specialist
SPEAR PHYSICAL THERAPY
01.2023 - Current
Lead Occupational Therapist & Health Coach
AGESTRONG OUTPATIENT
01.2021 - 01.2022
Occupational Therapist Doctoral Researcher
SCOTTSDALE PROVIDENCE RECOVERY CENTER
01.2021 - 01.2022
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Concentration in Health Promotion
California Polytechnic State University
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) -
Catalyst Coaching Institute
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