Therapist Spotlight: Libby Zimmerman, Occupational Therapist

A big shout out to our Therapist Spotlight, Libby Zimmerman! We are blessed to have Libby as our leader of occupational therapy at Reach for Speech. Libby has been an occupational therapist for 11 years and is always making a significant impact on the children, family, and co-workers that she works with.  Libby is passionate about motor planning, dyspraxia, and helping children through feeding challenges. She is also passionate about working to help children learn self-care skills and figure out how they can live the most independent life possible.

Libby’s interest in occupational therapy started when she was 16 years old and witnessed her Dad working with an occupational therapist after experiencing a stroke. Libby saw how much occupational therapy helped her Dad live his life to the fullest despite the impairments from his stroke. Libby was inspired to become an occupational therapist so that she could have that same impact on children and their families. 

Since becoming an occupational therapist, Libby has excelled in her field. Libby has training in many specialty areas of OT including:

-        SOS approach to feeding

-        Interactive Metronome

-        Certified Fieldwork Education

-        Certified Therapeutic Listening Provider

-        Handwriting without Tears

-        Astronaut Training Certified

-        Certified RockTape Kinesiology Taping Basic Provider

-        Print Tool Certified

In addition to treating in her field, Libby also is an excellent teacher and leader. Libby welcomes OT students to teach and was nominated for outstanding fieldwork educator at Duquesne University. Libby serves as a guest lecturer at several local universities, teaching about feeding therapy, and is always eager to share her knowledge.

We are excited to highlight Libby and all of her accomplishments for this well deserved therapist spotlight!