Rise Occupational Therapy

05/01/2026

✨Happy Occupational Therapy Month! ✨

Nothing like waiting until the last couple of hours to wish you all a happy OT month! It’s been a busy month but I have to shout out the best COTA and OT student (she’s going to be an amazing OT), 🤗🤗
Thank you Katrina for your patience, positivity, creativity, selflessness, for serving our Omaha clients, and for being you! The OT community is so lucky to have you be a part of it! 🤍

We are so grateful to get to do what we love everyday and support so many amazing families!!

To the families who put their trust in us-we are so grateful and blessed to be a part of you and your child’s OT journey! From the bottom of our hearts-thank you for allowing us into your lives!

Thank you to the local schools and daycares for allowing us to come into your space to see these kiddos. Being able to meet a child where they are, in their most natural and familiar environments makes such a difference in their care and their progress. We are forever thankful for your support! 🫶

Thank you to our referral connections and providers. Without your support, we would not be able to do what we do every day. Thank you for trust in us as OT providers. 🤍

04/20/2026

Join Our Pediatric OT Team!
Occupational Therapist (OT) and/or COTA ☀️

•Flexible Scheduling – You choose your hours! Build a schedule that fits your life and avoids burnout.
•Pediatrics-Focused Caseload – Work with infants, preschoolers, and school aged children in a supportive, play-based environment.
•Strong Mentorship & Support – Whether you’re a new grad or experienced clinician, we’ll provide hands-on pediatric mentorship, collaboration, and guidance.
•Creativity – We value your clinical expertise and encourage creativity in treatment planning.
•Positive, Family-Centered care– We prioritize connection, collaboration, and meaningful care.

•Outpatient pediatric setting
•Mobile and in office settings
•Part-time or full-time options available
•Flexible hours (daytime, after school, or mix!)-you choose your hours!

Message us for more info or call/text Mariah 308-350-2786

11/21/2025

🎄🎁Tomorrow 11/21 is the deadline for anyone interested in applying!! I still have a few application forms in my office-just send me a message and I’ll get you one!

The Southwest Nebraska Family Resource Center (FRC) will accept applications from families who want to participate in its 2025 "Community Giving Tree" holiday gift program for children now through Friday, November 21. The program is available to parents and foster parents living in Red Willow, Hitchcock, Hayes Dundy, Frontier, Furnas and Chase counties; and who are on assistance such as Medicare or SNAP, among others. Please pick up an application at the FRC office in the former city fire/police station at the south end of West Fifth in McCook; the front door is beside the large fire truck bay doors. FOLLOW GUIDELINES CLOSELY, AS THEY MAY HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. Completed applications must be returned to the FRC office by Nov. 21.

11/15/2025

✨Happiest of birthdays to our amazing COTA, Katrina! We miss her everyday in McCook but so happy to see her thriving in the big city and that our .omaha clients get to see her weekly!
Thank you for all that you do, Katrina! It’s a blessing to know you! 🤍

11/10/2025

Enrolling now for November!

10/24/2025

✨ICYMI—the McCook Inclusive Playground installation began and yes I have been stalking the progress for the last couple of weeks 😜 Check out the wheelchair accessible swing 😍
There’s more to come and we can’t wait for our community to enjoy this new inclusive space!! 🛝✨

08/15/2025

Our Rise and Thrive Summer Camps were packed with laughter, learning, and growth. From building self-regulation and social skills 🤝to strengthening fine and gross motor abilities 💪✂️and boosting kindergarten readiness📚—these kids worked hard and we all had a blast! Wishing all our campers the best as they head back to school-go shine bright and remember, YOU ARE GREAT!! ✨🍎

07/02/2025

✨Fourth annual accessABILITY Day!✨

We’re SO excited to partner with the Red Willow County Fairboard and invite you to accessABILITY Day!

Join us for a sensory‑friendly morning at the Red Willow County Fair—designed with care for individuals with sensory sensitivities and disabilities. 🎠🎟🎡

🎢Carnival rides with less music, less lights, less people
🎨 🎈Face paint and balloon art
✍️ Caricatures
🐒 Horn T. Zoo

•July 24th•
•10am-Noon•
•FREE•
•••Registration required to attend•••

To register:
•scan the QR code, sign up through the link in comments, or email Mariah Pierson
📧mariah@risetherapyne.com

Please share and spread the word!
THANK YOU to the Red Willow County Fairboard for your sponsorship and your support to make this event happen each year!

05/27/2025

☀️Summer Camps! ☀️

🧘🏽‍♂️Ready, Set, Regulate!
✨Created for sensory seekers, ADHD, and high-energy kids—blending fun high intensity movement with self-regulation strategies to build focus, confidence, and facilitate nervous system regulation

✏️Kindergarten readiness
✨ Focus on building fine motor skills, self-help skills, independence, and confidence through playful, hands-on learning!

🗣️Social Vibes
✨ Empowers teens to build confidence, communication, and connection through real-life practice, guided discussions, and fun, collaborative activities in a supportive environment.

✨Message or text 308-350-2786 for details!
Limited spots available!

05/26/2025

✨INTRODUCING—Kacee Karr!!

〰️Kacee is a certified occupational therapy assistant joining Rise Therapy for the summer!

〰️Kacee has 5 years of experience in school based OT! She has been an integral part of the success of the McCook Inclusive Playground project, and we’re SO excited to have her join the team!

“I am so excited to have the opportunity to help kiddos reach their goals and work towards independence with each new skill and milestone. I love helping individuals discover their strengths and overcome challenges in a positive, supportive environment—one where they can thrive, succeed and grow with confidence.”

〰️Stay tuned to learn more about Kacee and to hear more about some exciting summer plans we have!

04/18/2025

✨In Her Steps 👣

—A weekly walking group for moms.
•led by an occupational therapist
•weekly topics
•judgment free zone
•rooted in connection, movement, and shared experience.

🌱Fresh air.
🧘‍♀️Regulation.
〰️Connection.
👩🏻Motherhood support.
🚶‍♀️Movement.
👊🏼Solidarity.

Message me for details!