Joyful Therapy LLC

Joyful Therapy LLC Occupational therapy for kids. Using play and humor to build life skills & confidence.

Here to advocate for those who can’t speak for themselves, educate parents on navigating broken systems, & celebrate your child’s development with you!

05/01/2026

Pediatric OT here. When it comes to medical appointments in your home, the standards are really low. And I could use your help ;)

Reflecting on beauty and pain. The hard with the good. The gift of life. Childlike wonder. Laughter and sadness.“Are you...
02/28/2026

Reflecting on beauty and pain. The hard with the good. The gift of life. Childlike wonder. Laughter and sadness.

“Are you ok?” I’ve grown weary of this well-meaning but overused question in passing. How does one answer honestly when telling the truth would be misreading this small talk, just asking cuz your face looks stressed but actually the asker is running off to the next thing.

Families are struggling on deeper levels. Kids with delays are having their supports taken away left and right. Systemically. Legislation passing beneath our noses that won’t fully be implemented for years but when it truly hurts, it’ll be too late to act. Healthcare in the U.S. is less about helping people and more a pile of red tape to contort yourself through if you’re lucky.

As a pediatric OT trying to get medically complex kids their ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT so they can PARTICIPATE in daily life and make memories with their families- more denials. Longer wait times. More appeals. We are wasting MONTHS of kids lives to money games.

I’m just a girl, tired of providing mediocre care to the BEST kids because my hands are tied. It’s not a lack of knowledge. It’s 2026, my goodness! And I’m loaning out broken old versions of equipment while we wait 6-12 months for insurance to DECIDE if the child needs the device.

No, I’m not ok.

And if you’re a parent of a child who needs support, I’m so sorry we’re failing you.

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02/27/2026

Kids gotta practice their jokes with someone. Might as well be you :) Embrace the weird, start humor young.

02/25/2026

Eight years ago I was promised a rewarding lifelong career. Today, rehab specialists (OT/PT/Speech) are fighting to have a seat at the table.

In Nov 2025, numerous professions were deemed “not professional degrees” which limits the amount of loans students can take out to pursue these fields. Includes nursing, physicians assistants, OT/PT/Speech (the mighty trio), among others.

Limiting loans will decrease applicants. Less workforce in these areas will… stretch the already stretched healthcare system in the U.S.

It’s Feb 2026 and my WHOLE PROFESSION IS IN JEOPARDY OF NOT BEING COVERED BY 1/4 OF THE ADULT POPULATION?

Let me break this down for you. When do adults see an OT?

Workers comp injuries.
Post-op hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist rehab
Spinal cord injury
Stroke rehab
Cardiac events
Motor vehicle accidents
Adult care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)
Amputee recovery (it’s not like the movies, hate to tell you there’s a lot more involved than just getting up on crutches)
COVID/pneumonia/respiratory hospital stays

Nbd.

Thank you for all that you do! ♥️♥️♥️
05/11/2025

Thank you for all that you do! ♥️♥️♥️

So excited to join the Free Gravity Gala today from 3-7pm at 1020 West Riverside Avenue Spokane! Hosted by Up and Atom F...
04/12/2025

So excited to join the Free Gravity Gala today from 3-7pm at 1020 West Riverside Avenue Spokane! Hosted by Up and Atom Foundation-Spokane Inner Peace Park Up and Atom Foundation Come join the fun as children explore hands-on science exhibits!

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