Education:
Atlantic Community College-Associate degree in Applied Science and Occupational Therapy Assistant
Penn State University-Bachelor of Science degree Majoring in Occupational Therapy
Thomas Jefferson University-Certification in Caregiver Training in home environments and home adaptations
Certified Driving with disabilities instructor prior to on road testing
Holds NBCOT and AOTA affiliations.
Strengths in the field:
Chrissy has worked with and treating people of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics during her 20+ years during her professional career. Chrissy’s expertise is in the areas from developmental delays, to all levels of Autism, ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorders to neurological conditions, all stages of Dementia and functional decline due to physical disabilities. An important goal during her professional career has been to be a team player to achieve the patient’s highest potential. Her innate friendliness and upbeat attitude makes OT fun and rewarding for everyone she has the pleasure of working with.
Personal Interests:
Chrissy was born and raised in South Jersey. She acknowledges how very fortunate she was to have grown up in a loving household in a family of eight (5 sisters). In 2015, she moved to Wilmington with her loving husband and three rescue pups. Since then, she’s grown to love the Carolina lifestyle. When she’s not working she committed to Boot Camp, diet, quality time with her pups and traveling the globe.