Episode Details

In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in nature and adaptive sports. Michael Dezmin, MA, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist in Boston, Massachusetts, and the founder of Your True Self LLC. Mike grew up serving communities via lifeguarding, camp counseling, swim instructing, and other jobs with a child development focus. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science, a Minor in Psychology, and a master’s in occupational therapy.  After years of specialization in pediatric Occupational Therapy, Mike seized the opportunity to start a small business focused on empowering children in the aquatic environment.  After experiences with many business models and various leadership techniques, he dreamt of creating a system/organization where one’s personal gifts could flourish. The foundations of the organization were based on developing healthy, loving relationships designed to deeply understand families and help individuals achieve their highest potential. Swimming and Aquatic Occupational Therapy were the initial services offered, but the organization now provides a multitude of options for clients (sports, home OT, winter activities, school OT, and more). Mike designed Your True Self as an organization to foster personal growth for all who work there through healthy relationships, healthy organizational culture (fun, play, adventure), and open-mindedness. Each employee is valued for their unique abilities and embraced for the gifts that they contribute to this world. It is his belief that it is with the strong and supportive relationships within the organization that employees go out into the community to foster healthy relationships with their clients and families. 

Show Key Points:

·      Mike tells us about his background and interests

·      Mike describes what drew him to this type of work and his path

·      Mike describes his Uncommon OT work, the settings, and population he serves

·      Mike describes his approach and typical areas of focus in treatment

·      Mike discusses money matters

·      Mike dispels some myths about the specialty

·      Mike provides other OTPs valuable advice

·      Mike provides his contact information for collaborations 

RESOURCES:

Website: https://www.yourtrueselfot.com/

Instagram: @yourtrueselfot

Email: Michael.Dezmin@YourTrueSelfOT.com

If anyone in the Boston area is interested in working with us, we are very slowly hiring (OTs, PTs, SLPs, Swim instructors, OT Students, Admin people)! You can reach out through Info.YourTrueSelfOT@gmail.com

As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas! If you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot 

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