Stephanie Ritter
Rochester,MN
Summary
Certified Health and Wellness Coach and experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to empowering patients through evidence-based coaching strategies, fostering lasting physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Proficient in motivational interviewing and health promotion, with a proven track record of fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary medical teams to optimize rehabilitation outcomes. Specializing in cognitive rehabilitation, pain management, and dysphagia practices, I leverage extensive expertise and current best practices to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure meaningful, sustainable progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Mayo Clinic
04.2001 - Current
- Educated and empowered patients and families by teaching cognitive compensation strategies, cognitive remediation, life balance, time management, stress management, relaxation techniques, sleep improvement, symptom management, adaptive equipment use, and safety modifications.
- Improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions by addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory impairments through targeted interventions.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as self-care, cognitive strategies, moderation, time management, and weekend planning, contributing to improved patient engagement and skill-building.
- Developed and implemented individualized therapy programs to optimize rehabilitation outcomes, ensuring alignment with patient goals and current best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a cohesive approach to patient care, driving improvements in rehabilitation outcomes.
- Helped develop occupational therapy content for the adolescent pain rehabilitation program, contributing to program innovation and patient success.
- Conducted literature reviews to establish evidence-based best practices for occupational and physical therapy treatment of total hip arthroplasties.
- Co-authored book chapters in The Neuroscience of Everyday Life: An Applied Guide for Health Science Students and Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief, advancing educational resources for health science professionals.
Education
Health And Wellness Coaching Program
Mayo Clinic School
Rochester, MN04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI12-2000
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relaxation techniques
- Goal setting
- Self-care strategies
- Meditation guidance
- Health education
- Health promotion
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Behavior change
- Wellness coaching
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Mayo Clinic
04.2001 - Current
Health And Wellness Coaching Program
Mayo Clinic School
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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