Nature-Based Occupational Therapy in Milwaukie, OR

Dr. Erin Wallace, OTD (she/her)

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Erin finds joy in connecting meaningfully with her clients and providing strengths-based treatments for those struggling to participate in their valued daily activities. She believes in advocating for and providing culturally sensitive care, and is intentional about treating all clients from a ‘whole person’ approach.

Neurodiversity affirming treatment

LGBTQIA+ affirming treatment

Experience:

Erin's professional interests include working with children, teens and adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, sensory processing, executive functioning, and other mental and medical health conditions. She has had experience working with clients across the lifespan in community-based and school settings.

Values:

Erin strongly believes that every human deserves to engage in activities that are meaningful and necessary for their own wellbeing. She also recognizes the intrinsic healing and therapeutic value that nature provides to us every day. It is her mission to advocate for inclusion and accessibility within the community and natural spaces as a means towards are more equitable and connected future.

Interests:

Clinical interests that guide Erin’s practice as well as continuing education include:

Neurodiversity Affirming Care

Sensory processing/Sensory integration

Executive functioning across the lifespan

Movement as a modality for emotional regulation

Trauma informed care

Social determinants of health

Assistive technology

Adaptive recreation/sports

Education:

OTD – Doctor of Occupational Therapy

The OTD is a clinical doctorate, not a PhD. The degree prepares graduates to skillfully apply theory, research, and clinical reasoning to design effective professional practices within the field.

Bachelor of Art (BA) – Sociology

This is an undergraduate degree focused on relevant aspects of culture and human social patterns, interactions, behaviors, and relationships.

OTR/L

Occupational therapists must be licensed to practice by a state. There is also a national board certification or "registration" held by many OTs. Erin maintains both, exemplifying continuing education standards to stay up to date with current practice.

Additional Certifications:

CPR/BLS - Basic Life Support, including CPR

200-hour Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher

Join Erin for Summer Intensives 2024 in SE Portland, or reach out to work with her in the future.