Covell Care and Rehabilitation, LLC

09/04/2025

Making the kitchen more accessible doesn’t have to be complicated! Occupational therapy adaptations can help everyone cook with greater ease, independence, and confidence.

Try these simple hacks because small changes = big impact in daily life.

09/04/2025

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09/03/2025

August’s SPOT recognition was rewarded to…our Estes Park duo, Paula Springan, PT & Chris Schwartz, PTA.

These two have had an enormous impact on the Estes Park community. For many years, Covell Care has had the goal to support Estes, and we could never have done it without Paula and Chris. Their patients have outstanding outcomes and have nothing but praise for these two talented therapists.

Covell has built deeper relationships in the community and has become a referral source for those in need. We look forward to further expanding with in-person occupational therapy in the coming year. Estes Park needs our help so seniors can age in their homes.

Paula & Chris, we don’t say it enough, but we appreciate you, your efforts, tireless driving, and can-do attitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

08/30/2025

We love OTAC and know how important our state organization is in support of OTPs and the profession overall. We are excited to be a part of OTAC now as a corporate member!

OTAC Welcomes New Corporate Member:
Covell Care & Rehabilitation

Covell Care & Rehabilitation was founded by Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD, over 18 years ago in Northern Colorado. Today, Covell's mobile therapy services are available along the Front Range and throughout Colorado. Patients have access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, fitness training, and massage therapy from the comfort of their home, a community setting, or virtually. Our therapists specialize in Parkinson's, pelvic health, wheelchair seating, home modifications, and vestibular, among others.

We continue to see a need in the community and are always looking to add talented therapists!

Visit their website to learn more! https://www.covellcare.com/

08/28/2025

Walking Outside with a 4WW? Let’s Talk Safety 🛑👣

Getting outside for therapy is empowering—but only if it’s safe. One of the simplest yet most overlooked tips? Hand placement!

👐 Keep both hands firmly on the handles—no hanging purses, drinks, or phones. If someone has a 4-wheeled-walker, we help people keep their fingers on the brakes for quicker slowing and stopping.

👆 Wrists should align with the walker’s handles when standing upright—if not, it might be time for an adjustment.

🌿 Uneven surfaces? Slow down, keep your gaze forward (not at your feet), and take shorter steps.

🦺 Outdoor therapy builds strength, confidence, and real-world function—let’s keep it safe and effective.

👉 Tag a fellow therapist or caregiver who needs these reminders!

08/28/2025

🎓✨ Excited to join the DPT program to talk about healthy living for older adults!

I’ll be sharing stories from real clients — like the woman who kept turtles in her bathtub 🐢 and the widow navigating the bank alone — to highlight why getting into the home matters.

💡 PTs are excellent at dosing exercise, but the real magic happens when movement is functional, meaningful, and connected to daily life.

This is why hearing from other disciplines like OT is so important — together, we create care that’s holistic, creative, and truly life-changing.

08/25/2025

👀✨ OT at Home Series (Coming Soon!) ✨👀 One whole course on low vision at home!!

Meet one of the tools we use in low vision rehab: a stand magnifier.
But here’s the key ➡️ it’s not just about having the device… it’s about making sure it’s the right magnification and that clients have the practice and strategies to succeed with it.

OTs know that the difference between frustration 😣 and independence 🙌 often comes down to the right fit + consistent training.

That’s why low vision therapy at home matters—we meet people where they use these tools every day, making real-life success possible.

Stay tuned for our OT at Home Series where we’ll dive into how occupational therapy empowers independence, one tool at a time. 💡

08/24/2025

🎉✨ Happy 15 Years, Cassandra! ✨🎉

Let's celebrate 15 incredible years of dedication, leadership, and heart from Cassandra, who has been a pillar of Covell Care since the very beginning. She started when Covell was just a tiny idea of a business — and helped grow it into what it is today. 💜

Here are 15 things you may not know Cassandra has done for Covell Care (and why we’re so lucky to have her):

1️⃣ Took a huge leap of faith — moving from working one day a week to full-time, betting on a brand-new business. (Forever grateful! My 1st employee!!!)
2️⃣ Taught herself medical billing and became an absolute expert.
3️⃣ Successfully led us through a Medicare audit (a feat worth celebrating all on its own!).
4️⃣ Provided immediate guidance and support during the pandemic to ensure patients could continue with care.
5️⃣ Took on marketing to help grow the business in its early years.
6️⃣ Transitioned the entire company from paper to virtual systems.
7️⃣ Established our business operations in both Montana and Wyoming.
8️⃣ Developed our patient intake system that still serves us today.
9️⃣ Provided endless support to Krista (and the whole Covell Care family).
🔟 Brings calm, positivity, honesty, and helpfulness every single day.
1️⃣1️⃣ Listens to rap when she needs to work extra hard!!
1️⃣2️⃣ Trains and mentors others with patience and care.
1️⃣3️⃣ Repaired a computer after it literally blew up! 💻🔥
1️⃣4️⃣ Created our annual billing workshop for ICs and staff.
1️⃣5️⃣ Fun fact: Krista and Cassandra met in a skilled nursing facility years ago — Cassandra was a CNA, Krista an OT — and they’ve been working their buns off together ever since. 💪

Cassandra, thank you for your loyalty, brilliance, and friendship. Covell Care would not be what it is without you. Here’s to celebrating YOU and the amazing impact you’ve made over the last 15 years! 💜🎉

08/23/2025

According to the American Physical Therapy Association, there is a disconnect with physicians and referring for therapy. "Despite multiple solid oncology guidelines available that clearly support rehabilitation as an important element of care for people with many types of cancer, only a small percentage of those who experience impairments are referred for rehabilitative services." The takeaway? Patients must self-advocate and can request rehabilitation services through inpatient, outpatient and home health services.