Duke Physical Therapy at Duke Pain Medicine

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Duke Physical Therapy at Duke Pain Medicine treats chronic pain through therapeutic exercise and patient education, while also offering orthopaedic and vestibular rehabilitation in Durham.

  • chronic pain rehabilitation
  • arthritis-related hip, knee, shoulder, or thumb limitations
  • general orthopaedic rehabilitation

Emerge Pediatric Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Emerge Pediatric Therapy has served Triangle families for over 20 years and offers occupational therapy in Durham, Cary, and Carrboro.

  • Children needing sensory, emotional regulation, executive functioning, handwriting, or fine motor support
  • Children needing feeding, oral motor, or orofacial myofunctional therapy
  • Families seeking neurodiversity-affirming pediatric therapy

Beth M. Martin, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Beth M. Martin, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT specializes in hand and upper-extremity therapy and has practiced in that area since 1995.

  • Hand therapy
  • Upper extremity therapy
  • Occupational therapy needs in Apex or Durham

Bryan T. Hoch, DPT, OCS, PT

Occupational Therapy

Morrisville, NC

Bryan T. Hoch, DPT, OCS, PT treats adults at Duke’s Morrisville clinic for chronic pain and orthopaedic injuries.

  • adults needing physical therapy in Morrisville
  • chronic pain treatment
  • orthopaedic injury rehabilitation

Christopher Prater, MD, MPH, FAAP

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Christopher Prater is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, serving adults and children at Duke Internal Medicine and Pediatrics North Durham.

  • Families seeking primary care for both children and adults
  • Newborn visits and pediatric care
  • Adult internal medicine and chronic condition management

Christopher Ritter, DPT

Occupational Therapy

Morrisville, NC

Christopher Ritter, DPT is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy and treats adults and children at Duke’s Morrisville clinic.

  • Pediatric physical therapy
  • Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal impairments
  • Patients needing aquatic physical therapy

Ciara Brown, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Ciara Brown, OTD, OTR/L focuses on pediatric feeding and development, including ARFID and infant feeding concerns, at Duke's Lenox Baker clinic in Durham.

  • children with selective feeding concerns
  • children with ARFID
  • infants with feeding or developmental concerns

Corrie Beecher, C/NDT, MSOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Corrie Beecher provides pediatric occupational therapy for children at two Durham hospitals and holds C/NDT, MSOT, and OTR/L credentials.

  • Children needing occupational therapy
  • Families seeking pediatric occupational therapy in Durham
  • Children receiving care through Duke pediatric hospital or outpatient services

Duke Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at North Duke Street

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Duke Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at North Duke Street provides individual assessments and ongoing therapy for spine rehabilitation, pain, and post-surgical recovery.

  • post-surgical rehabilitation, including joint replacement recovery
  • chronic pain management
  • back and neck rehabilitation

Fay J. Tripp, CDRS, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Fay J. Tripp provides vision rehabilitation at Duke Eye Center and holds specialty certifications in driving rehabilitation and low vision.

  • Adults with age-related vision impairments
  • Adults with acute-onset vision impairments
  • Adults with neurologically based vision impairments

Jason Boucher, CHT, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Jason Boucher is board certified in hand therapy and treats adults’ hand and upper-extremity conditions in Durham.

  • adult hand injuries
  • upper-extremity rehabilitation
  • orthopaedic injuries affecting hand function

Jennifer Christofferson, MEd, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Jennifer Christofferson, MEd, OTR/L provides pediatric occupational therapy in Durham for autism, ADHD, sensory-based feeding difficulties, and fine-motor delays.

  • Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
  • Pediatric ADHD-related occupational therapy needs
  • Sensory-based feeding difficulties

Joshua Blevins, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Joshua Blevins is a certified hand therapist providing occupational therapy for adults at two Duke Health locations in Durham.

  • Adults recovering hand function after an injury
  • Occupational therapy focused on returning to daily activities
  • Patients seeking collaborative rehabilitation goals

Laura Juel, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, ATP

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Laura Juel manages Duke's Driving Program and holds Assistive Technology Professional certification for driving evaluations and wheelchair mobility assessments.

  • medical fitness-to-drive evaluations after illness or injury
  • wheelchair mobility and seating assessments
  • occupational therapy for adults with muscular dystrophy

Megan Vrooman, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Morrisville, NC

Megan Vrooman, MOT, OTR/L specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and postoperative rehabilitation at Duke’s Morrisville Arringdon clinic.

  • Hand, wrist, or elbow injuries
  • Post-operative upper-extremity rehabilitation
  • Pediatric orthopedic injuries

Melissa Kandel OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Melissa Kandel, OTR/L provides adult occupational therapy at Duke University Hospital and is board certified in physical rehabilitation.

  • Adults recovering from acute illness or injury in a hospital setting
  • Acute and critical care rehabilitation
  • Patients needing rehabilitation support during intensive care hospitalization

Satish Subramaniam, MD, MBBS, MPH

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Satish Subramaniam is board certified in Occupational Medicine and sees patients at Duke occupational health clinics in Durham and Raleigh.

  • fitness-for-duty evaluations
  • work-related injuries and illnesses
  • pre-employment health examinations

Shannon Wyatt, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Shannon Wyatt specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow rehabilitation, including post-operative care, for adult patients in Durham.

  • Hand injuries
  • Wrist injuries
  • Elbow injuries

Sheryl L. Jewett OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Durham, NC

Sheryl L. Jewett, OTR/L specializes in pediatric occupational therapy with over 26 years of experience, including infant feeding and NICU care in Durham.

  • Children needing fine motor development support
  • Infants needing feeding support
  • Children with developmental delay, neurological disorders, prematurity, or cerebral palsy

Christine Khelfa, CHT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Morrisville, NC

Christine Khelfa, CHT, OTR/L treats adult arm and hand problems, including arthritis and traumatic injuries, at Duke’s Morrisville clinic.

  • Adults needing hand therapy
  • Arm or hand arthritis
  • Traumatic arm or hand injuries

Occupational Therapy in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does occupational therapy cost in Durham?

The cost depends on the clinic, insurance plan, visit type, and deductible or copay. Ask whether the provider is in network and what an evaluation and follow-up visits will cost before scheduling.

What should I look for in a Durham occupational therapist?

Match the therapist's specialty to the need: pediatric sensory or feeding therapy, hand therapy, developmental support, or another specific goal. Check the therapist's OTR/L credentials and confirm that the clinic treats the patient's age group.

How long does it take to start occupational therapy?

Scheduling time varies by therapist, age group, specialty, and insurance authorization. Feeding, developmental, and hand-therapy evaluations may have different availability, so ask for the earliest evaluation date and whether a referral is required.

Is occupational therapy appropriate for an emergency?

Occupational therapy is generally scheduled for ongoing rehabilitation or developmental needs, not emergencies. For a serious injury, sudden loss of function, breathing trouble, or another urgent condition, use emergency or urgent medical care first.

Do I need a doctor's referral for occupational therapy in North Carolina?

Referral requirements can differ by clinic, insurance plan, and the reason for treatment. Confirm both the clinic's intake policy and your insurer's authorization rules before the first visit.