A new Occupational Therapy practice has recently open in Boyle and is now accepting new clients and referrals.
Empower OT is owned and operated by Boyle native Catriona Fahey (nee Feely), a dedicated Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens and adults of all ages. Catriona’s background spans community settings, early intervention, school-age services and students in university all of which have given her deep insights into the unique developmental needs and challenges young people face.
In addition Catriona is CORU-registered, with a Master’s in Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia), which has enriched her expertise in helping individuals with neurodiverse needs, including dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges.
According to Catriona: “At Empower OT, I focus on creating a supportive and individualised experience for each client, highlighting their strengths and addressing their unique needs. I provide comprehensive assessments, individualised therapy and tailored group programs in areas such as handwriting, fine motor skills, sensory processing and self-regulation. For families, I offer parent training sessions on topics like Sensory Processing and developmental support to empower them with strategies that make a meaningful difference in everyday life”.
“In addition to my therapeutic work, I have been honoured with several notable achievements, including a funding grant through N-TUTORR to design a self-regulation framework with students, a nomination for the Anne Beckett Award in 2022, and the opportunity to present at the 2024 AOTI Conference. These experiences have deepened my passion for advancing best practices and promoting innovative approaches in occupational therapy”.
Empower OT is located in the Spool Factory Office Suites and Rooms, St. Patrick Street, Boyle F52 V635 and Catriona can be contacted on 083 8489667 or [email protected]
You can also visit Empower OT website at www.empowerot.ie
