Mary Vanesko MTO, OTR/L, CIMI, CPY, REIKI-2 obtained her Bachelor's of the Arts in Psychology from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania. She completed her Master's degree in the field of Occupational Therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia. Mary has since been certified as an infant massage instructor, pediatric and adult yoga instructor and is Reiki certified. She is currently obtaining her certification in Pre and Perinatal psychology education. Mary has been a licensed practitioner for over 17 years and has worked in various facilities and settings across the country, providing care to families and infants all the way through the end of life. Mary has extensive clinical training and experience as a NICU therapist and has practiced in several neonatal intensive care units, including level II, III, and IV NICUs over the last decade. Mary has served as the NICU expert subject matter to hospitals nation wide with an emphasis on program development and developmental, family center education. Mary continues to provide independent consultative private practices, Mary also provides course content development through evidence-based research and course instruction for International companies such as Philips Health Care solutions, International Loving Touch foundation as well as Summit Education Resources.
Mary is founder and operator of WELL-Nurtured Development, LLC, a Family Centered Wellness and OT Practice that offers comprehensive wellness and Occupational and Physical therapy services to families and children of all ages. Mary offers interdisciplinary one-on-one mentorship services for therapists/colleagues who are looking for professional development in the areas of infant and pediatric practice. Mary serves as board member of Autism Awareness NEPA. Financial Disclosure: Mary receives honoraria from CIAO for the presentation of her live courses and royalties for the sale of her online courses.
Non-Financial Disclosure: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Advanced Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
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