JOB TITLE

• Occupational Therapist
• Certified Hand Therapist

CLINICAL SPECIALTY

Certified Hand Therapist

CERTIFICATIONS

• Hand Therapy Certification Commision
• LSVT BIG certification

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

• HealthPlace Rehabilitation Services

 

CLINICAL FOCUS

Outpatient orthopedics with the focus on rehabilitation of upper extremity injuries related with sports, trauma and neurological conditions.

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Monica believes every patient has a unique situation that needs to be treated individually and with the best of her knowledge. Empathizing with her patient’s feelings, worries and goals is important for the success of their treatment and regaining independence.

BIOGRAPHY

Monica  is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with more than 20 years of experience in physical disabilities and neurological conditions rehabilitation. She recently relocated from Austin, Texas. For the past 6 years, her work has focused on upper extremity rehabilitation and hand therapy. Monica received a CHT certification in 2014. In her free time, she likes to run with her husband and dog, watch her daughter’s soccer games, go to yoga class and chat with her daughter attending Trinity University in Texas.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science: Occupational Therapy, Universidad de Valle, Colombia

Graduate: Advanced Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX