After deciding to continue my education, I graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2007 from LSUHSC School of Allied Health Professionals in Shreveport (SAHP). For the past sixteen years, I have had the privilege of practicing as a pediatric occupational therapist in various settings and with a wide range of diagnoses. I have also been an instructor for the Department of Occupational Th
erapy at the LSUHSC-SAHP and for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC). I have always supported services in the natural environment, as I understand the importance of integrating the family into each child’s session. I firmly believe that the therapist is not the person making the difference in the child’s life. It is the child’s family that makes the difference. Sixteen years ago, God blessed me with a sweet baby girl. Over the course of a few months, she was diagnosed with a rare connective tissue disorder. I feel she has strengthened my abilities as an occupational therapist. I sincerely understand the emotions a family goes through when their child is diagnosed with a disability or is experiencing a developmental delay. I understand how frightening this can be, and I understand the joy that can come from it all. Nicole Rambin, COTA/L - As a Bossier City native, it’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve my community as a certified occupational therapy assistant. I’m a graduate of BPCC and have worked in the nursing home and pediatric settings. I have always had a passion for helping others, which sparked my interest in occupational therapy. Working with children makes my heart shine! One thing I’ve learned during my time in pediatrics is that I’m not only serving your child, but your entire family. I look forward to helping you set and achieve goals with your child, and doing so as one unit. Chelsea Couch, COTA/L – I graduated from LSUS in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Community Heath and a concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy. In 2016, I graduated from BPCC as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have worked in various settings such as senior nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation clinics, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatrics. Although I cherish all of my work experiences, pediatrics is where I felt I was being called. I enjoy working with children, as well as their families. I feel it’s the family that can make the biggest difference in a child’s life. I'm a mother of two, and know it takes a village for children to thrive. I would be honored to be a part of your family’s village in order to help your child achieve their greatest potential!
