Private-pay occupational therapy for swelling and daily function in Kansas City.

Premier Concierge Occupational Therapy for skin and brain

in Kansas City

About Me

Valerie is an intuitive Occupational Therapist offering private OT for brain and skin. She blends traditional medical care with holistic energy work.

Read more about her HERE

IN HOME CARE

Privacy of your own home

Virtual CARE

Book an online visit

IN OFFICE CARE

Private office available

What makes me different than traditional Occupational Therapy?

1. You can request services directly. No referral required.

2. In home, virtual, or office based option. Highly flexible.

3. One-to-One support. Private and confidential.

4. Concierge treatment equals more time spent with you. No limits from insurance.

My approach:

  • longer options, custom planning

  • fully personalized

  • you direct your own care

  • ongoing guidance

  • creative and efficient

Traditional care:

  • short visits and appointments

  • protocol-limiting

  • sparse follow through

  • insurance rules

You'll feel positively uplifted.

Your visit includes:

Initial Evaluation + Plan
A deep dive session to understand your body, your routines, and what is needed.

Assessment + plan + guidance + accountability

Follow-Up Sessions
Refinement, progression, and support

Concierge Support
Ongoing, high-touch support

How this time is different

Private-pay, 1:1 support for

swelling, lymphatic conditions, and stroke rehab.

I help you with:

  • vision therapy

  • wrist conditions

  • hand strength

  • swelling- head and neck, torso, arms, legs, feet

  • scar therapy from any surgery including mastectomy or lumpectomy

  • numbness and tingling

  • schedules, routines, and home equipment needs

Reviews

Testimonials

"You have given me so much more than I ever expected. When I started with you, I was terrified. You turned that around and I am forever grateful."

-D.B.

A major take away was the concept of exercise. I have been doing Tai Chi Walking that is soft and gentle. I'm glad I don't need to do hard exercise.

-Anonymous

Best Investment

"I learned so much every day, I'm still doing the methods, and it shows! "

-A.

So much value

“I didn’t realize how much my skin and breathing mattered. My legs feel lighter and I feel hopeful.”

-G.D.

Saved me time!

Your communication through e-mail and links is excellent. You figured it out. I have worked with other therapists for 2 years who couldn't figure it out. THANK YOU!

-Anonymous

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Insider look

This is a brief summary of what your session may include

First Visit

Evaluation: Assessment, overview, how to guides.

How to be successful in your treatment.

Education

Why your condition happened:

learn the What, Where, When, Why, and How

Anatomy and Physiology

All about the body. why it is important. Skincare, Nerves, muscles, the brain. what supports our body best.

Nutrition

Nutrition and inflammation: Keto vs. Mediterranean, what about Fats, Omegas, or Sodium?

Manual Techniques

Hands on techniques. why you need to be working with your hands. Tools to explore: Fascia techniques, Vibration, rebounders, or red light, strength equipment.

DME: Medical grade equipment

Compression garments, pumps, e-stim and insurance requirements

Exercise and Movement

movements vs exercise: What's the difference?

What is Energy Healing?

Energy healing is a beautiful synthesis when combined with traditional therapy. Valerie uses Reiki, muscle testing, and integrative practice to maximize your success. Pain and dysfunction are mutlidimensional. read my research HERE.

Renew and Plan

Tying it all together: What works for you. long version vs. short version. How do you know it's working?

Continued Success

All about maintenance for your symptoms, frequency of visits, ongoing support

Private-pay occupational therapy for swelling and brain

FAQ: Your Questions Answered.

Do I need a referral?

No. Private-pay services typically do not require a referral. Contact me to book an appointment.

How do I know you can help me?

The future of help is changing. In the last 15+ years, I have helped hundreds of people succeed, with no equipment needed.

What are your specialties?

I have been in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and management for 20 years. I have always been a very intuitive leader.  I am frustrated with the increasing amount of restrictions in providing good, quality care. Let's change that.

I hold many certifications including:

CLT- Certified Lymphedema Therapist with additional certifications in:

Breast Cancer related swelling, Head and Neck Cancers, pediatric and primary lymphedema, axillary cording syndrome, advanced fibrosis techniques, and physical agent modalities. BPLC board member following NAPBC standards since 2019.

Kinesio Tape, modalities specialist.

NLN advanced practitioner, Klose trained CLT. I fit custom compression, off the shelf compression, and obtain vasolymphatic pneumatic pumps for lipedema and lymphedema.

CSRS- certified stroke rehab specialist

Dementia care

Wheelchair positioning and seating systems

Usui Reiki level II

Is this covered by insurance?

These are private-pay services.

IT'S TIME

Your body needs this.

Learn and transform with me.

Important to know

  • No physician referral is typically required for private-pay services

  • If your presentation suggests medical evaluation is needed, I will guide you to the appropriate provider

  • These services do not replace emergency or physician care. OT is not a medical diagnosis.

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