A Rise Above: Occupational Therapy Services LLC

04/24/2026

Just in time after having a peer to peer that suggested there is no research that proves vision therapy helps those diagnosed with ADHD 😡: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Vision Therapy and Learning-Related Visual Problems. Will be using this!

"Vision therapy outcomes improve substantially when delivered through coordinated, multicomponent approaches involving optometrists, vision therapists, educators, and
occupational therapists. Professional collaboration across healthcare and education sectors ensures comprehensive evaluation and coordinated intervention planning [30]......

Behavioral optometry, which emphasizes the integration of visual function with overall behavioral and developmental processes, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating learning-related visual problems [27]. This approach recognizes that vision is not simply the ability to see clearly at distance but encompasses the complex interaction of visual perception, oculomotor control, accommodation, vergence, and visual information processing in support of functional visual behavior [27].

A comprehensive meta-analysis examining vision therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in individuals with ADHD found
that oculomotor dysfunction, accommodative issues, convergence insufficiency, and impaired visual information processing are common visual performance deficits in children and adolescents with ADHD [12]. "

04/23/2026

Happy to have been the inaugural guest #1! Stay tuned for more amazing remedial vision providers and get excited about this emerging field!

Podcast Episode · The Remedial Vision Lab · April 18 · 48m

04/23/2026

If you now need in network PT or OT services for UHC, we are in network and are happy for you to transition your therapy needs here!

After months of stalled negotiations, thousands of patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance will become out of network with Lehigh Valley Health Network starting April 26. https://mrf.lu/XHHN

04/21/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Boutin. So honored to have helped guide you through this amazing project that is changing the landscape of OT. You did it! Amazing work 👩‍🎓🧠👀🧡💛

04/17/2026

An amazing conversation all about concussion, adhd and vision! Take a listen!

Dr. Alicia Reiser, OTD, MS OTR/L is an occupational therapist with over 24 years of experience and the owner of A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services in the Lehigh Valley, PA. She earned her clinical doctorate from Salus University (Drexel University) with a specialization in vision remediation. An active scholar and adjunct faculty at Drexel, Dr. Reiser bridges the gap between neurological rehabilitation, vision therapy, concussion recovery, ADHD care, and nervous system regulation. She is the co-owner of NeurOT Consulting and co-author of 100 Visually Loaded Activities and Occupations.

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Reiser explains the critical but often overlooked connection between vision and the brain following a concussion. She discusses how visual inefficiencies (such as convergence insufficiency, double vision, and blurry vision) can mimic or worsen ADHD symptoms, hinder recovery, and cause chronic symptoms like headaches and dizziness. Dr. Reiser highlights the unique role of Occupational Therapy in vision remediation, the importance of interdisciplinary care with neuro-optometrists, and her work to establish a national Community of Practice within AOTA to standardize vision rehabilitation. She also provides actionable advice for patients and families navigating concussion recovery.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bzrc7UfCcxM

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HFUTv5nKCZwH81zTBkLM0?si=I0Sv78ACRVKoTTrFGcdYzQ

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/135-ots-role-in-vision-remediation-concussion-recovery/id1605799684?i=1000761885146

04/16/2026

Have you heard of myofascial decompression? Or better known as "cupping"?

Cupping therapy dates back to Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt around 1550 BC, where it was used as a way to treat a variety of conditions. As it is used today, cupping therapy helps to create space and facilitate movement between soft tissue layers, such as muscle, skin, and fascia. By giving a gentle lift to these tissues, cupping helps to improve blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and promote healing. Compared to traditional deep tissue massage, which presses down, cupping acts to create space in tight or restricted areas.
Common benefits:
• Decreases muscle tightness and soreness
• Improves mobility and flexibility
• Enhances circulation to support recovery
• May reduce pain and inflammation

It may be helpful for:
• Back, neck, and shoulder pain
• Sports injuries and overuse conditions
• Muscle stiffness or restricted movement
• Scar tissue or post-surgical recovery

Cupping is often one of several different methods used by physical therapists to aid in reducing pain and improving mobility. After performing an initial examination, your physical therapist will be able to determine if this would be a helpful modality for you!

Have questions or wondering if it’s right for you? Reach out—we’re happy to help!

04/15/2026

So happy to announce that the AOTA Representative Assembly has passed the motion to create a Vision Remediation Position Statement. So amazing to have made this request and seeing it be approved.

What we do here is not ordinary...this is emerging and we just added to the profession of OT.

04/14/2026

Don't forget about this one! Meghan and Alicia are so excited to wrap this one up in a bow for everyone, integrating all sorts of Neuro Info into 2 days of applicable content May 2 and 3rd in Ohio! Will we see you there?

🧠 Registration is OPEN!

We are excited to be presenting Neuro Rehab Essentials: A 2-Day Interdisciplinary Training in Vision & Body-Brain Dynamics with OhioHealth this May!

This course dives into the powerful connection between:

👁 Vision
⚖ Vestibular function
🧠 Cognition
🚶 Motor systems
❤️ Autonomic regulation

When these systems are disrupted after concussion, neurologic injury, or complex medical conditions, patients often present with symptoms that don’t fit neatly into one discipline. This training helps clinicians understand how these systems interact and how to treat them more effectively.

📅 May 2–3
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Westerville Medical Center

If you work in neuro rehab, concussion care, or interdisciplinary therapy, this course will give you practical tools to immediately apply in the clinic.

🔗 Register here:
https://ohiohealth.cloud-cme.com/Neuro-Rehab-Interdisciplinary-Vision

We can’t wait to learn together!

04/12/2026

A beautiful day celebrating a stunning bride to be. Congratulations to the future Mrs. B 🥰

04/12/2026

✨ Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Brianna! ✨

This week we celebrated 2 amazing years with Brianna—our incredible Office Manager, front desk expert, and billing guru!

Brianna is truly the one who keeps the show running. From managing the endless behind-the-scenes details, to keeping our team organized and on track, she is the steady force that holds everything together.

She is also the voice and heart of A Rise Above—the first smile our patients see, the calming presence on the phone, and the person who makes everyone feel welcomed, supported, and cared for from the moment they walk in.

Whether she’s juggling schedules, handling billing, answering calls, or solving problems before we even know they exist… she does it all with grace, positivity, and a smile.

We are so grateful for everything you do, Brianna. You make a difference every single day—for our team and for our patients. 💛

Here’s to you and all the ways you help us rise above!

👏🎉 Happy Anniversary! 🎉👏

04/09/2026

Sharing what we do every day with you! Order our new book, using every day games and occupations to improve how your brain uses vision!

It's in....and it's beautiful! Order yours today! https://neurotconsulting.com/products/100-activities-occupational-therapy

04/08/2026

April showers bring May flowers...today was all about rain drops, rainbows and umbrellas, duckies in a pond and froggies on rocks and lots of indoor puddle stomping. All using our vision, proprioceptive, vestibular and interoceptive systems! Just another way OTs treat vision every day 👀🧠👂⚖️