The Michigan Occupational Therapy Association welcomes all therapists, assistants, students and educators in the profession of occupational therapy to explore and enjoy this website.  Patients and their family members and advocates will find information about how the OT practitioners across the state can help them to participate fully and perform at the highest level within their personal life roles...truly living life to it's fullest!

As you use this site you will note that some areas are for members only.  We wish to thank those members who have demonstrated their support for their profession and this association, which is the Voice of OT within the state of Michigan. We hope that those who have not yet joined will take this opportunity to become a member of MiOTA. 

Mission Statement:

The mission of MiOTA is to advocate for the profession of occupational therapy in the state of Michigan and act as a communication vehicle for its members.
 

Vision Statement:

That MiOTA is acknowledged by occupational therapy practitioners and all stakeholders as the premier resource of knowledge, information, and expertise for the profession of occupational therapy in the state of Michigan.

MiOTA is a voluntary professional association of occupational therapy practitioners who are dedicated to supporting the profession through advocacy and communication.

Jeanette received her Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Occupational Therapy degrees from Baker College. She currently serves on the Faculty Advisory Board with Baker College, focusing on optimizing the graduate and undergraduate occupational therapy programs for current and future students.

She recently presented at the MIOTA Detroit Chapter meeting as keynote speaker, regarding the topic of maximizing the relationship between student and fieldwork instructor to improve clinical skills. She has, also, taken an intentional role for mentoring current students and new graduates to promote development for their personal growth as professionals.

Jeanette has been employed with HCR Manorcare, since October 2015 in subacute rehabilitation. She specializes in rehabilitation of the geriatric population, with special interest areas on stroke rehabilitation and dementia.

In her spare time, Jeanette enjoys spending time with her family, including her fiancee Matthew and her son, Blake. She, also, enjoys traveling, attending concerts, boating, and camping.