RehabWorks at WGH

05/26/2026

Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month to our amazing SLP team here at RehabWorks! ✨

Our first therapist to spotlight is our newest member back to our team, Robin Anderson. Robin has been helping us part time in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Department. 🧠

Robin has been an SLP for 38 years. She has worked at all the nursing homes, the Warren County School District for 30 of those years, and WGH.

“I love working with children and adults. Watching my patients learning to communicate is so motivating to me because I know it is one step toward reaching their dreams.”

Robin is married to Duane Anderson and has 2 children Mariah, who is an educator, and Arick, who just graduated from Gannon University with a degree in criminal justice. Robin loves to entertain, do crafts, and travel.

Thank you for all that you do, Robin! 🤍👏🏼

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

Our next (and newest!) featured therapist is Jaelyn Mohney. Jaelyn is our Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant in our Outpatient Clinic. 🫟

💙Why do you love OT? “I love occupational therapy because it allows me to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives across all ages. I enjoy not only helping individuals, but also supporting their families as they navigate challenges together. It’s rewarding to help people become more independent and build the skill sets they need to be successful at home, at school or in whatever setting they need assistance in. I’m also passionate about encouraging growth and exploration, which makes helping young minds in pediatrics especially rewarding.”

💙What is your favorite occupation outside of work? “My favorite occupations outside of work center around spending meaningful time with my family and friends. I love being outdoors, especially paddle boarding and kayaking at my family camp on the river, where I can relax and enjoy nature. Whether it’s unwinding on the beach, skiing in the winter, or traveling to new places, I enjoy activities that bring both adventure and relaxation. These experiences allow me to recharge, explore, and create lasting memories with the people who matter most.”

Welcome and thank you for all that you do, Jaelyn! 👏🏼

04/20/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

Our next featured therapist is Hadyn Swan-Leuze. Hadyn shares her time in RehabWorks between Inpatient/Acute Care and Outpatient Pediatrics.

💙Why do you love OT? “What I love about occupational therapy is how it looks at the whole person, not just a diagnosis. It allows me to be creative and tailor each session to fit someone’s unique needs and goals. I feel fortunate to work with individuals across different age groups, and it’s amazing to see how each session is unique and can make a meaningful impact. Most of all, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the difference our profession can make in our clients’ independence, confidence, and overall quality of life.”

💙 What is your favorite occupation outside of work? “Outside of work, I love spending time doing the little things that help me slow down and recharge. I enjoy being with my family and our dachshund Maxwell, going for walks outside, and taking in nature—often snapping pictures along the way. I’m also a big fan of mystery books, especially those by Frieda McFadden. Recently, I have been fortunate to experience a new love for traveling, as I just recently traveled to Ireland with my family to visit my youngest sister who is studying abroad!These activities bring me balance and help me stay energized, creative, and ready to bring positive energy into my work as a holistic occupational therapist working in multiple different settings.”

Thank you for all that you do, Hadyn! 👏🏼

04/19/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

Our next featured therapist is Lauren Shreffler, another one of our Inpatient/Acute Care Therapists. ⚕️

💙 Why do you love OT? “I love OT because I get the opportunity to help people improve or restore their function and independence in activities of daily living that are most important to them. I’ve worked with the adult/geriatric population throughout my career and have loved getting to know my patients on a personal level. It’s incredibly rewarding to help someone be able to complete a task that is meaningful to them such as being able to shower or get dressed independently or suggest environmental modifications in order to remain safe and independent living in their home environment. I recently had the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone a few months ago and start evaluating and treating infants with torticollis. It was so rewarding to work closely with infants and their families on stretches and positioning techniques to promote achieving gross motor milestones that will impact their future development. OT allows us to work with people of all ages and I’m truly so grateful to be an occupational therapist.”

💙What is your favorite occupation outside of work? “I love spending time with my husband and our almost 5 year old daughter 💗 I enjoy spending summer days along the river at our family camp ☀️ I also love to spend time downtown at Arbor Coffee House ☕️, getting flowers from Bough and Bend 🌷 or getting ice cream at Chloe’s Creamery 🍦”

Thank you for all that you do, Lauren! 👏🏼

04/19/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

Our next featured therapist is Brooke Smith, another one of our Inpatient/Acute Care Therapists! 🩺

💙Why do you love OT? “I love being an OT because I get to help people on a daily basis - specifically with ADLs and basic forms of mobility that a lot of people take for granted - the simple tasks (grooming, getting dressed and in/out of bed!) Being in acute care my patient population quickly changes allowing me to meet and work with many patients just in a week’s time. I vastly work with the geriatric population - leading me to hear and learn many stories from my patients and tips on how to live a fulfilling life. My conversations with my patients is one of my favorite aspects of my job.”

💙What do you enjoy outside of work/favorite occupation? “Anything that involves being outside I would consider my favorite occupations! A range of things from just sitting in the sun, walking my dogs, golfing, gardening, or hiking! Being outside is fulfilling and relaxing for me! 🌷🐶🌳⛳️
I also enjoy traveling ✈️(- my favorite destinations so far in my travels have been: Montana, Cancun, and Italy), I also love spending time with my friends and family, going out to eat 🍽️ and watching movies! 🍿”

Thank you for all that you do, Brooke! 👏🏼

04/18/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

Our next featured therapist is Alisa Wagner. She is one of our Inpatient/Acute Care therapists, as well as a Lymphedema Specialist in Outpatient! 🩵

💙Why do you love OT? “I love OT because we can address so many aspects of someone’s life in order to assist them to living independently and to improve their quality of life. Specifically I have specialized myself in the treatment of lymphedema which is a common condition among breast cancer patients. Lymphedema can be a challenging hurdle for these patients that already have so much to go through, so anything I can do to help them in their journey is extremely fulfilling to me.”

💙What is your favorite occupation outside of work? “Outside of OT I enjoy spending time with my family and being a mom to my two children! I also enjoy home decorating, online shopping, going for walks, golfing with my husband, cooking/baking, and watching reality tv!”

Thank you for all that you do, Alisa! 👏🏼

04/17/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

Our next featured therapist is Amy Castagnino-Sandberg, our Pediatric Occupational Therapist in our Outpatient Clinic. 🖍️

💙Why do you love OT? “I love occupational therapy because it allows me to create a safe, nurturing space where infants and children can explore, grow, and develop essential life skills through play. There’s something incredibly meaningful about partnering with families—supporting not just the child, but also their parents and caregivers—as we work together toward progress that truly matters. What makes this field so special to me is how personal and creative it is; every child has unique strengths, challenges, and priorities, and I value the opportunity to tailor each session to meet them exactly where they are. I’m constantly adapting to how a child feels and what they need in the moment, which means every day brings a new experience and no two sessions are ever the same.”

💙What is your favorite occupation to do outside of work? “Travel is my favorite occupation because it continually expands how I see the world and deepens my understanding of what it means to be human. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to explore places ranging from Canada to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru, the rainforests of Costa Rica, and across Europe in countries like Greece, Denmark, and Sweden, with a recent safari in Kenya adding to those experiences. Each destination has offered a unique perspective on culture, daily life, and connection, reminding me how differently people experience the world while sharing so many common threads. Through these journeys, I’ve also come to recognize how important occupational therapy is on a global scale and how much more it deserves to be understood and accessible worldwide. The more I travel, the more I feel aligned with the very essence of occupational therapy—engaging fully in meaningful experiences—and it’s in those moments that I feel like I am truly living my life to its fullest potential.”

Thank you for all that you do, Amy! 👏🏼

04/17/2026

Happy OT Month! ✨

To continue celebrating with our therapists, we are going to spotlight some of our team throughout the next few posts.

Follow along to learn more about each of our skilled OTP staff and why they chose OT!

First, we have Kevin King, our Certified Hand Therapist in our Outpatient Clinic. ✋

💙Why do you love OT? “I love OT for how much we are able impact a person or families life. We can restore people's abilities after an injury or illness. Help children through developmental issues. Work with a community to integrate those with difficulties in motion, vision, or understanding.”

💙What is your favorite occupation to do outside of work? “One of my favorite occupations is logging and sawering. I love the aspect of taking a piece of raw material and turning it into something beautiful or building something to be used for generations. The ability to use the leftover material to heat and cook with so that nothing is waisted is also very satisfying.”

Thank you for all that you do, Kevin! 👏🏼

04/16/2026

Happy OT Month!

We are blessed with some awesome skilled and compassionate occupational therapy providers in ALL our settings ranging from outpatient hand therapy/lymphedema, outpatient pediatrics, and inpatient/acute care!

Come check us out!

04/16/2026

Happy OT month!

Come see great OT services we have to offer!