Nichole

Nichole started her career in the case management arena as an intern while attending Michigan State University and then as a marketing account executive.  She then went on to complete her Masters in Occupational Therapy.  She opened OCS for business in order to assist claimants in the State of Michigan and surrounding regional areas with their case management and occupational therapy needs.  Nichole is a case manager who also conducts OT assessments and home evaluations.

Coverage Area:

  • Northern & Lower Michigan
  • Florida

Education:

  • Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy – Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI
  • Bachelors of Arts – Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
  • Specialized research study in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
  • CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist)
  • Continuing Education courses in Home Modification and Accessibility

Licenses/Certification:

  • Occupational Therapist Registered OTR – NBCOT #249035
  • State of Michigan Registered Occupational Therapist – License # 5201007581
  • State of Florida Registered Occupational Therapist – License # OT 20068
  • Certified Case Manager – CCMC #4205386
  • CAPS I & II – NAHB certificate

Experience: 

  • Case Management
  • Home Evaluations/Modifications
  • Adaptive Equipment/Attendant Care Assessment
  • Vast experience assisting patients with traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, amputations and spinal cord injuries.

Affiliations:

·         American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

·         Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI)

·         Brain Injury Association of Florida (BIAF)

·         Case Management Society of America (CMSA)

·         Michigan Occupational Therapy Association (MiOTA)

·         Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA)

·         Women in Leadership Great Lakes Bay Region

 

 ·         Jacksonville Claims Association

·         Aging Life Care Association (ALCA)

·         Saginaw Area Catholic Schools -Volunteer

·         Stevens Center for Family Business – Member

·         Mid-Michigan Gymnastics Booster Club – Secretary

·         Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region

·         Assoc. of Workers’ Compensation Claims Professionals