Member of CSNA since 2025
Remedial Vision Certified
Member, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association with fellowship
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
Member, Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado
Published, Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy): Salus University, PA
MOT (Master of Occupational Therapy): College of St. Catherine, MN
BS (Bachelor of Science): University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Areas of Clinical Interest:
Remedial vision, neuro-vision rehabilitation, visual perception, visual field loss, and spatial orientation processing in the context of acquired brain injury (concussion, TBI, stroke), headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, functional neurological disorders, and nerve palsies.
Suzanne takes pride in treating the whole person when addressing vision. She is dedicated to enhancing patients’ ability to use their vision during functional activities and explores innovative techniques to improve independence and help them reach their full potential. She enjoys teaching others and giving presentations on neuro-vision rehabilitation. After years of military moves, she is happy to be settled in Colorado and likes hiking with her family.
What makes you excited about joining CSNA?
I look forward to collaborating with the providers/doctors. CSNA is forward-thinking, which is important to the growth and development of the neuro-vision rehabilitation program to meet community needs.
What does patient care mean to you?
Listening and observing are two essential skills that enhance therapy outcomes. I aim to understand the whole person and how this impacts vision processing. Once patients improve their vision efficiency, their performance in vision-related functional activities can also improve. I strive to help everyone understand their visual system and how they can increase satisfaction in participating in functional activities.
Why did you become an Occupational Therapist?
Helping others inspired me to become an occupational therapist. I enjoy facilitating the step-by-step improvements patients make as they achieve their goals. I recognized a community need for occupational therapy regarding vision rehabilitation. I returned to school and earned my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, specializing in remedial vision, where I discovered my passion.