• PRN & Alone | Ep 56
    Dec 23 2024

    This episode is not about being naked & afraid but being a new grad alone in the gym doing prn can feel the same way. This episode we dive into what to do and tips to be successful when you are working on a weekend or evening and no other therapy professionals are there. These real world tips could help you be successful as a prn clinician. Find your favorite flavor of Kombucha and join in this great discussion on being prn and alone.

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    15 mins
  • The INs and Outs of Co-treatment | Ep 55
    Dec 18 2024

    In this episode Shonda and Wendy catch everyone up on what's going on in their lives and get right back into the podcast meat and potatoes. This episode focuses on co-treatment or treating the same patient with another discipline. If this is allowed in your setting/state/company it can be a vital tool as a new grad treating many different diagnoses and deficits. Grab your favorite Kombucha and listen is as we take on the topic of co-treatment.

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    29 mins
  • New Grad Job Hunt Success | Ep 54
    Jul 15 2024

    This episode is full of advice for those New Grads or Nearing graduation. Finding, interviewing, and securing your first job is full of difficult decisions and lots of research. We share do's and don'ts related to new grad job hunt success. Sip on your favorite bucha and join in the discussion by emailing us at kombuchot@gmail.com.

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    27 mins
  • Posture & Positioning Diagnosis | Ep 53
    Jun 14 2024

    Listen in on this episode where we dive into other diagnoses outside of SCI that we see when treating those with posture and positioning issues. Great overview for those new to OT postural treatment so grab your favorite Kombucha flavor and tune in. If you're looking for more topics from us, please email your ideas to: kombuchaot@gmail.com.

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    22 mins
  • Life after a Spinal Cord Injury | Ep 52
    May 27 2024

    Join us for this educational episode about SCI and how OTPs focus on what the person can still do to promote best practice outcomes. We go down the spine to identify differences in severity depending on where the injury occurs. Listen as we discuss what our experience and our patients have taught us about life after a spinal cord injury.

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    37 mins
  • Top 3 Favorite OT Treatment Tools | Ep 51
    Apr 24 2024

    This episode is full of golden nugget ideas on how to take random treatment items and use them in creative OT treatment sessions. Pediatric OT and Adult OT tools are included as we share our top 3 favorite treatment items as OTAs. Pop open your favorite Kombucha flavor and listen in as we share our love of Occupational Therapy with you!

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    25 mins
  • Laughter is the Best Medicine | Ep 50
    Mar 31 2024

    Yahoo! Episode 50 - we are so happy to hear how much our listeners have enjoyed our podcast. We will continue to spread our love for all things OT as we embark on our next 50 episodes. Our 50th episode is all about Laughter and using humor in our treatment sessions and with building rapport with our clients/patients. If appropriate to the situation, laughter can be a great tool in our therapeutic use of self to improve engagement and outcomes. Pop open your favorite bucha and laugh along with us for our 50th episode of Kombucha & OT!

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    15 mins
  • Therapy Beyond the Gym | Ep 49
    Mar 27 2024

    Grab your favorite Kombucha and join us for Therapy Beyond the Gym. In this episode we give ideas for ensuring other care partners get to see our treatment successes in action. Taking therapy outside, to the activity room, dining room, patient's room, outside, and preferred location, can improve patient interactions and outcomes. Enjoy our ideas and let us know other topics you would like to hear us discuss. Email us at Kombuchaot@gmail.com

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    22 mins