About Creators
Shelley Galvin, OTR/L, C/NDT and Patricia Pooler, MS, OTR/L, OT Reg. (Ont.) are both New York State registered and licensed Occupational Therapists.
We are so thankful to be a part of the Occupational Therapy profession. A career that allows us to impact the lives of many, and to be creative and client-centered on a daily basis. Occupational Therapy is a profession that is gratifying, challenging, and filled with countless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our clients and families.
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Patti & Shelley
Patricia Pooler, MS, OTR/L, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Patricia Pooler is a New York State licensed Occupational Therapist. Patti is also registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. Patti received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from D'Youville University in Buffalo, after first obtaining her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Patti has obtained continuing education and specialized training in the areas of Therapeutic Listening, Handwriting without Tears Pre K and K–5, Executive Functioning Skills, Vision Processing, and Sensory Processing. Patti has completed the USC (University of Southern California) Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program. Patti is also currently in the process of becoming a certified Handwriting Specialist through "Learning Without Tears". Patti and her husband Steve have two boys. Patti also serves as the Co-Director for Tools To Grow Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy PLLC. www.ToolsToGrowTherapy.com
Shelley Galvin OTR/L, C/NDT
Shelley Galvin has over 40 years of experience as a New York State licensed Occupational Therapist with a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Shelley is certified in pediatric Neurodevelopmental Treatment and has completed extensive continuing education in areas relevant to pediatric practice. She has decades of experience evaluating and treating children with challenges that range from those with severe medical frailties and multiple disabilities, to mild delays that compromise a child’s success. Shelley has completed the USC (University of Southern California) Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program. Shelley also serves as the Co-Director for Tools To Grow Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy PLLC. www.ToolsToGrowTherapy.com
