Karley Gutchess
Occupational Therapist
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Education
B.S. Exercise Science SUNY Fredonia
M.S. Occupational Therapy D’Youville College
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LSVT Big movement therapy
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Experience
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Graduated in 2021 and have experience across various settings including skilled nursing, assisted/independent living and home health care in Syracuse, NY and NJ. I became LSVT BIG certified in 2023 and began my initial experience in treating individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. I was the sole OT certified in BIG at my last facility and quickly built a passion for helping individuals with PD regain independence, explore compensatory strategies to increase ease in daily tasks and improve their overall QOL. The desire to continue advocating for this population and further explore my passion for PD as well as expand my skills in neurological rehabilitation is what led me to Engage.
I am a very enthusiastic and compassionate OT with a strong emphasis in providing client-centered care using team collaboration and a multi professional approach to best suit the needs of the patients. I am eager to expand my knowledge and skills as a practicing therapist and continue to help my patients enhance their independence, achieve their goals and improve their over all well being.
In my free time I enjoy reading, spending quality time with friends/family, enjoying hikes/walks with my 2 dogs, golfing and being outdoors.