Next Level Occupational Therapy podcast is back! In this re-introduction to the show, host Kara Welke explains why the show went on hiatus, what the Next Level Occupational Therapy podcast is all about, and what to expect with upcoming episodes

Interview with Steve Nawotniak

Jun 24th, 2021 58m 56s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Steve Nawotniak, OTR/L, NYCPS who is a Self-Designed Masters from Buffalo State College, a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Utica College, and is

The Home School OT

Jun 11th, 2021 48m 45s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L. Sarah is an occupational therapist with a background in both pediatrics and home health. In fact, working as an OT when i

Create and Publish an Assessment

Jun 11th, 2021 31m 1s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Katie O’Day who is an avid occupational therapist and the owner of two small businesses. She is the author of the Visual Activity Sort which is an as

6 Figure Mobile Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice in 7 months during COVID

Jan 4th, 2021 38m 16s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Carly Rimes Occupational Therapist. She joined our Therapy Business Builder Program in January of 2020 and it has been such a pleasure watching her s

Pivot, Adapt, and Invest

Nov 11th, 2020 1h 1m

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Chelsea Maziarz MS, OTR/LChelsea discusses the importance of pivoting in her new business once COVID hit and how she needed to adapt and invest in

How a mobile clinic that serves people across the lifespan was up and running quickly!

Oct 19th, 2020 33m 52s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Megan Dooley is the owner of Innovative Therapy Solutions & and Consulting LLC which is a mobile clinic that serves people across the lifespan. She i

My Personal Journey as an Occupational Therapy Entrepreneur

Oct 6th, 2020 33m 12s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform talks about recent events and her journey as an Occupational Therapy Entrepreneur. Be sure to listen to her top 5 tips!Check out our Next Level website for a F

Healthcare Professionals Serving Other Healthcare Professionals

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 4m

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform Interviews Jenny Gill, Courtney Smith, Emily Jenkins Lieberman, and Cynthia Drown during a Facebook live in the Side Gigs and Alternative Opportunities group an

Creating a Home Safety and Modification Business using multiple payer sources such as Medicare B, Workman’s Comp, Grants, and Private Pay

Jul 7th, 2020 1h

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Sue Doyle Ph.D. OTR/L CFE CAPS. Sue has been an occupational therapist for more than 38 years. Sue was trained in Australia as an occupational therap

The Importance of a Niche: OTs Role in Lactation and Infant Feeding

May 29th, 2020 47m 8s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Marissa Yahil. Marissa is an occupational therapist who specializes in lactation and infant feeding. She owns and operates a private practice called

Community Based Home Healthcare & Therapy Mission Trips

May 28th, 2020 37m 31s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Shainna Young, OT. She became an entrepreneur when her 9-5 job was not matching her work-life balance. She started a home healthcare agency through a

Next Level Podcast Interview with Emma Grace Cramer - An OT Student Entrepreneur with Multiple Streams of Revenue

May 11th, 2020 41m 19s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Emma Grace Cramer an Occupational Therapy student at Eastern Michigan University. Emma graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a BA in Cultur

Next Level Podcast Interview with Heather Shields - Door To Door Driving Rehab Service

May 11th, 2020 52m 42s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Heather Shields. Heather has been an Occupational Therapist since 1997 and is a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. She provides the only do

High-end Therapy and Coaching with Trish Williams

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 20m

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Trish Williams. Trish has been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years. She holds a BA (Kinesiology) 1991, University of Western Ontario; BHScOT

Occupational Therapy Professionals Creating Courses and Products

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 2m

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform and Dr. Javier Carlin DPT interview Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP; Lisa Haverly, OTR/L, Angela Bender, OTR/L, and Holly Masters, COTA to discuss the di

Mobile Practice with Three Sources of Revenue

Apr 8th, 2020 52m 19s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Deb Jandzio, OTR/L, Certified Aging in Place Specialist.Deb is an Occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience working with older adults a

Yes, you can start a business as a New Grad!

Apr 8th, 2020 32m

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Emily Kulesza who is an occupational therapist from New Jersey and graduated from Quinnipiac University. During her time in college, she hoped to com

Holistic OT Cash Based Practice & Multidisciplinary Holistic Collaborative

Apr 8th, 2020 31m 52s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Erin Lindberg who has been an Occupational Therapist since 2001. She has always had a passion to help and serve others. She chose the field of Occupa

Be a Life Coach/Have a Life Coach

Feb 27th, 2020 1h 4m

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Jill Garaffa, MS, OTR/L, CPC. Jill is an NJ licensed occupational therapist & professional certified life coach that has been in practice for over 27

Create a Community of Care within an Outpatient Clinic

Feb 27th, 2020 55m 54s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Aaron Shaw OTR/L, CHT, CSCS is an occupational therapist, certified hand therapist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist with 24 years

Collaboration vs. Competition in a Mobile Dementia Practice

Feb 27th, 2020 37m 12s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP who is an occupational therapist and the founder and owner of Day By Day Home Therapy. Rachel is certified in Skills2Car

Bad situations can lead to Wonderful Outcomes!

Jan 21st, 2020 54m 28s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews JoAnn Keller, she is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, a business owner, a mentor and a coach for other therapists. She owns Ha

Yikes .... A 3-month Hiatus

Jan 21st, 2020 13m 20s

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform discusses why the Next Level Occupational Therapy Podcast has had a 3-month Hiatus. Learn how changes can lead to bigger and better things! Check out our Ne

OTA students taking an idea sparked from Level II FW and turning it into a successful business

Oct 11th, 2019 39m 43s

**I apologize for the fuzzy audio for the host section** I am turning it in to my VA staff to see if they can do anything with it, but I wanted to get Holly and Ali's story out ASAP. Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occup