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Hosted by Patricia Motus · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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A Monthly Series where we feature & applaud the unique work of Occupational Therapy Practitioners currently working in emerging & non traditional practice areas…settings where OT is Uncommon. Listen to an up close and personal conversation, hear their stories, motivations, personal tips and advice on how to get started and even get a glimpse of a typical day in these settings. Be prepared to be informed, inspired and motivated as you hear their journey to these unique OT roles in unconventional settings. Happy Listening!
Patricia Motus hosts The Uncommon OT Series, a health show with 100 episodes published.
The Uncommon OT Series is officially celebrating five years ! What began as a space to highlight occupational therapy beyond traditional roles has grown into a community of practitioners, students, educators, entrepreneu
In this episode, we will learn from Elissa Lee, OTD, OTR, an occupational therapist whose work is redefining what community health can look like at scale. Dr. Lee is the Director and Senior Advisor of Community Engagemen
In this special roundtable episode, I am joined by fellow members of the AOTA Innovative Entrepreneur Ad Hoc Committee for an honest and inspiring conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, emerging practice, and t
In this episode, we will learn from Alison Miller, OTR/L, an occupational therapist of 25 years, who saw a transition gap that so many of us have probably witnessed, but didn't always know how to address. She’s the found
In this episode, I’m joined by Rocky Batzel, Inventor and CEO, and Chason Sordoni, COO and Co-Founder of SnapSlide, to explore how occupational therapy and product design intersect. We dive into the real-life challenges
In this episode, we will learn from Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS OTR/L, ADHD-RSP. With over 24 years of experience as an occupational therapist, Dr. Reiser is passionate about redefining rehabilitation through a truly integrat
In this episode, we will learn from Aja Black, CAE, COTA. Aja is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with four years of experience and a Certified Associate Ergonomist (CAE). Originally from South Carolina
In this episode, we will learn from Lizzie Andare, MScOT, OTR/L (she/her). Lizzie is an occupational therapist and researcher from Kenya whose work explores the intersection of decolonial practice, disability, and forced
In this annual holiday episode of The Uncommon OT Series, I reflect on my favorite things about being an occupational therapist in 2025, sharing how my OT practice expanded across community, education, media, mentorship,
In this episode, we will learn from Marianne Weber MS, OTR/L. Marianne is an occupational therapist and the founder and CEO of Even Adaptive, an innovative intimate apparel brand for women navigating disability and chang
In this episode we will learn from Christopher Marotta, OTD, OTR/L. In this episode we will learn from Christpher Marotta, OTD, OTR/L. Christopher is an occupational therapist who provides services to students with physi
In this special episode, you will be learning from two leading powerhouses in Occupational Therapy leadership, Samia Rafeedie, Samia H. Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA (OTAC) on a state level and Arameh Anvarizad
In this episode we will learn from Helen Parsons, MSc OT, an Occupational Therapist who specializes in Tai Chi. Helen is a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, holds a MSc Occupational Therapy and BSc Sport, Health, E
In this episode, we will celebrate a milestone. The Uncommon OT Series just turned FOUR—and I’m feeling all the feels. This anniversary episode is a celebration of: ✨ 90 bold conversations with inspiring OT practitioners
In this episode, we will learn from Samia H. Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA. Samia is the Director of the Professional Program in Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC), and professo
In this episode, we will learn from Corrin Campbell, BS, COTA/L. Corrin, a COTA for 25 years, has practiced Occupational Therapy in areas from home health, subacute rehab, long term care, outpatient, Geri-psych and more.
In this episode, we will learn from Michelle LeRoy, PhD, OTR/L, BCP and Colton Sayers, OTD, OTR/L, CNS: OT in LGBTQIA+2S Health & Fellowship. Dr. Colton Sayers is a practicing clinical occupational therapist at UC Health
In this episode, we will learn from the editors of the first of its kind book, "Occupational Therapy in the Philippines: Theory, Practice, and Stories.” This book aims to provide a more relatable and culturally appropria
In this special OT Month episode, we are doing something a little different — a reunion episode! Just a couple of weeks ago, the four of us were on stage at SXSW, one of the world’s most influential festivals for tech, f
In this special OT Month episode, we will learn from inspiring industry leaders in the OT Design Space. Listen to our SXSW 2025 panel discussion recording as we dive deep into Occupation-Centered Design. Occupational sci
Alison Miller
Founder and director of the Academic Writers Space · The Academic Writers' Space
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Lyon
OTR/L
1 appearance on this show
Elissa Lee
California Volunteers
1 appearance on this show
Marianne Weber
Even Adaptive
1 appearance on this show
Arameh Anvarizadeh
AOTA
1 appearance on this show
Samia H. Rafeedie
University of Southern California
2 appearances on this show
Colton Sayers
UC Health
1 appearance on this show
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