The Family OT, PLLC

09/24/2025

This week, our team took a little time for ourselves with an evening of self-care at Drip Sauna here in Asheville ✨ The warmth, quiet, and space to simply breathe was exactly what we needed. As therapists, we spend so much energy supporting others, and it felt so good to refill our own cups together. 💛

Thank you to our friends at Drip Sauna for creating such a restorative space in the heart of Asheville — we’ll be carrying that calm back into our work and our week! 🌿🧖‍♀️

09/19/2025

🌿 Meet Brita Nordgren 🌿

We’re so excited to introduce Brita, one of our incredible Occupational Therapists here at The Family OT!

Brita’s journey into occupational therapy is deeply personal—rooted in her own childhood experiences with sensory processing, emotional regulation, and learning challenges. As a teacher, she noticed many of her students faced similar struggles, which inspired her to look beyond the classroom and explore ways to truly support children and families.

With a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and a passion for pediatrics, Brita blends her background in Waldorf education, art, and learning support with expertise in child development, sensory integration, and emotional regulation. Her holistic approach prioritizes each child’s unique perspective while fostering strong collaboration with parents, families, and teachers.

When she’s not at The Family OT, Brita loves life in Western North Carolina, where she’s lived for over 20 years. She and her family call Weaverville home, and you can often find her hiking the local trails with her dogs, creating art, sewing, or woodworking.

💚 Please join us in welcoming Brita to The Family OT community!

09/04/2025

Ever wondered what OT can do for students? At The Family OT, based right here in Asheville, NC, we offer compassionate, holistic support that goes far beyond the classroom. We address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual sides of every child, tailoring treatment plans that resonate with each student’s unique needs and strengths. Whether it’s mastering handwriting, managing sensory overload during class, or feeling confident among peers, occupational therapy helps students not just adapt—but shine. ✨

08/26/2025

🌟 Meet Chad, our newest therapy assistant at The Family OT! 🌟

Chad brings a wealth of experience and a lifelong passion for helping others. His journey began as a direct support professional working with autistic adults, and since then he’s worn many hats in both pediatrics and geriatrics—from behavior technician to art therapy assistant. Inspired by the amazing OTs he’s worked alongside, Chad pursued his degree as an occupational therapy assistant, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on our team.

When he’s not supporting clients, you’ll find Chad playing music (guitar, piano, and even hammered dulcimer!), hiking in the mountains, or enjoying a good book by the lake. 🎶📚🌿

Please join us in giving Chad a warm welcome to The Family OT community—we’re thrilled for the energy, compassion, and creativity he brings to our practice! 💙

08/16/2025

URGENT: NCOTA Advocacy Alert - Proposed Medicaid Rate Cuts
The NCOTA advocacy team attended today's NCDHHS meeting where planned Medicaid cuts were announced. These proposed changes will significantly impact both services and reimbursement rates for occupational therapy providers across North Carolina.

Key Details from Secretary Sangvai's Letter
Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Occupational therapy Medicaid reimbursement rates will be reduced by 3%
Rate reduction period: through June 30, 2026
Additional impacts on managed care and tailored plans detailed in the attached letter
NCOTA's Response
Our advocacy team is developing an urgent action plan to address these proposed cuts. Time is critical as we work to advocate with the NC General Assembly to:

Protect current OT reimbursement rates
Secure full funding for the Medicaid rebase
Next Steps
Stay Alert: We will be reaching out soon with specific ways both NCOTA members and non-members can participate in these urgent advocacy efforts.

Your voice and action will be essential in protecting occupational therapy services for North Carolina's Medicaid beneficiaries.

More information on advocacy opportunities coming soon. Thank you for your continued support.

Click these links for more information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQdk4vBj3gCWDHCeh5WheNpyvOUcVUiD/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD_XbdHQiOItY66X4UthaaVgexQmVdE1/view

10/12/2024

Sensory Friendly Community event happening now at Kate’s Park in Fletcher. We will be here until 3. 🩷💕✨

10/06/2024

Please pass the word along if you know a family in need. I have a list of specific items I will be picking up and dropping off tomorrow.

✨If you’re still in town and have a neurodivergent child or family member that has specific needs due to sensory differences, dietary restrictions, developmental delay, etc. please send me a direct message of what you may need at this time. Our clinic is collecting supplies as many food banks and supply centers do not offer the specific food items and supplies that many of our neurodivergent individuals in the community require. Sending love and support ✨🧡🩷💛✨

10/05/2024

While it’s hard to ask for help sometimes, our therapists and the families we serve at The Family OT mean the world to me. Here’s a way to support 💗

Dear friends and community, The Family OT staff is deep… Kayla Bryant needs your support for Support The Family OT in Rebuilding Asheville after Helene

07/12/2023

*Updated July 2023 In light of the tidal wave of neuroscience research about healing childhood trauma, I had hoped that by now the systems of education and juvenile justice would change the way they view and support children and teens exposed to trauma. That hasn’t happened yet. And while I’m he...

07/12/2023

This week we were excited to present the 2023 Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award to Kayla Bryant from The Family OT. Kayla was the site mentor for Ansley Janes whose capstone project was titled “Occupational Therapy’s Role in Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation.” Thank you for being awesome, Kayla!!!

03/11/2023

Thank you Kayla from The Family OT, PLLC for spending time with the eating disorders community this morning. 🙏

02/22/2023

The Role of an OT in Eating Disorders Care. Fri., 3/10 at 10:30am Eastern. Email assistant@crcfored.com (with the subject line: OT session) to receive the Zoom link.
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