About Sally

Sally Walker, MOT, OT/L
Occupational Therapist
Sally is a Virginia licensed Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of OT experience. She has worked in Out-Patient Pediatric, Early Intervention, School-Based, Hospital, and Acute Care settings. She has extensive training and experience in Aquatic Occupational Therapy and Adaptive Swim.
Sally lives in the Richmond area with her daughter and two dogs. She loves community service, volunteering, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sally will be leading our expansion efforts to Richmond's Far West End (Short Pump/Henrico).
Philosophy
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Emphasizes a natural and holistic approach to maximizing each child’s success without focusing on a child’s diagnosis but rather on their unique abilities and needs.
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Values a wraparound approach with family collaboration to guide parents in helping to facilitate growth for their child to reach developmental milestones.
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Fully integrates meaningful activities (occupations) into all treatment sessions.
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Differentiates treatment to meet individual needs of child/family.
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Provides an encouraging, positive environment with facilitation through self-directed experiences.
Experience
Credentials
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Over 20 years in the field.
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Out-patient pediatric, Early Intervention, School-Based, Hospital & Acute Care settings.
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Specialized Training & Certifications:
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Certified Swim Whisperer and specialized training in Aquatic OT.
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Therapeutic Listening Certified
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Sensory Integration
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Primitive Reflex Integration
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Handwriting Without Tears
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ZONES of Regulation
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Master's of Occupational Therapy, St. Leo University
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B.S. Sports Management, St. Leo University.
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Virginia Board of Medicine Licensed.
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Member of AOTA.
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AOTA Presenter.
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Member of VOTA.
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Member of ATRIC.
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CPR/First Aide Certified.
