Animals and Aquatics

Animals and Aquatics is the podcast for occupational therapy providers who are passionate about a career outside the box. It's where we go behind the scenes and take a deep dive into the world of incorporating animals and aquatics into authentic occupational therapy sessions.We are obsessed with helping you elevate your interventions and get one step closer to starting your dream career.We are a husband and wife, mama and dad to three littles, COTA and OT, and business partners. Each episode, we chat about our weekly sessions and problem solve better outcomes for our clients, review interesting research around nature-based therapy, the benefits of partnering with animals and the healing powers of water. We love to interview industry professionals who share their experiences, insights, and advice on the building a dream career.From how to find facilities to partner with (if you don't own a horse or a pool), intervention planning, to fieldwork placements and sites, we'll provide actionable tips & tools, systems & processes, resources & training you need to make your dream a reality.So whether you’re just starting out on your animals and aquatics journey or you’re a seasoned provider, join us today as we talk all things Animals and Aquatics in occupational therapy!

Co-host

Ryan

Ryan is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and lover of all things water. His is the Director of Aquatics for Epona Therapy Services and a Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. In addition to being a COTA, Ryan is a United States Marine Corps veteran – an experience which provided him with extensive training in the water and outdoors activities such as land navigation, survival in desert and cold-weather mountain environments, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. He brings these skills to his OT sessions to help his clients achieve their highest potential.

As co-host, Ryan, is happy to share his love and knowledge of aquatic therapy and explore how aquatics and nature-based occupational therapy can extend far beyond the typical fine motor skills.