Experience the Healing Power of Gentle Touch!
Chickadee OT Trauma Informed Therapy
Sharon Klotz, OTR.L, CST-T
As an Occupational Therapist, I help adults and children who are affected by injury and trauma to reduce pain, improve function, as well as to heal physically and emotionally. Together we can gently explore a variety of manual therapies, including CranioSacral Therapy, and stress management practices. I also have significant training and experience assisting both adults and children with Sensory Processing issues to facilitate improved self-regulation.
I am providing Telehealth and in person therapy. CST is done with clothes on, and the position can vary for comfort needs. I am cash based, and will provide a superbill for your insurance. Most insurance covers OT, including Medicaid (but I am not in network with Medicare and at this time cannot treat Medicare clients). Insurance will need a provider referral for payment. You will need to check coverage with your insurance company.
Contact
Sharon Kay Klotz, OTR.L, CST-T - Chickadee OT LLC AK License #PHYO420
Appointments scheduled by phone or text:
907.531.2560
Fax: 907.531.2561
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is: research and evidenced based, 1: a light-touch, whole-body treatment technique developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM; works with the body’s craniosacral system to support and nourish the central nervous system — improving overall health and well-being. 2: a complementary method of hands-on bodywork; works with the natural and unique rhythms of the different body systems to pinpoint and address problem sources. 3: helps to alleviate the aches, pains and strains of life; improves coping mechanisms to allow for better management of stress. 4: improves the body’s ability to self-care; can produce profound, positive changes.
SomatoEmotional Release is an elegant way of working with the body-mind to help integrate emotional issues or memories within its tissues (or ‘somata’ - Greek for body)
SomatoEmotional Release information
Occupational Therapy maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.
About Me
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I am a practicing Occupational Therapist, wife and mother. For over 35 years, I have worked in a variety of settings: out-patient/in-patient rehabilitation and mental health; home health; and am retired from the Anchorage School District after 22 years. My focus is on how well you are functioning throughout your daily life. This includes work, school, recreation/play, and sleep. I am able to work with you holistically to gently improve physical and emotional functioning through learning Stress Management skills, that include CranioSacral Therapy. I feel passionately about the benefits of CST, and the journey toward healing. My own healing journey from multiple physical and emotional traumas has fundamentally benefitted from CranioSacral Therapy. Alaska is beautiful, and I enjoy being in nature whether gardening, camping, hiking or relaxing with a good book, all with my dog, Bella, husband, children and grandson. Continuing education is a priority for me to improve and refine my skills.
Credentials
Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist
Upledger Institute:
Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Techniques Certified Teaching Assistant- CranioSacral 1, 2
Classes completed:
CST 1 - Assessment of Central Nervous System and Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol.
CST 2-Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute and Chronic Conditions.
CST 3- SomatoEmotional Release 1- Full Range of CST Tools for Gentle Trauma Resolution.
CST and the Immune Response.Detailed Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System – Palpation, Mapping, and Application of CST to Issues Caused by Inflammation
CST and the Immune Response(4 classes)- Palpating and Treating: 1.Abdomen, 2.Thorax, 3.Pelvis, 4.Extremities.
Developing and Deepening CranioSacral Presence.
Distance- Healing From the Core; Decoding the Impact of Trauma
CST and Working With Chronic Depletion Systems
Informed Bodymind Therapy: The Body (Patterns, Sub-patterns, Relationships)
Additional:
Certified Holistic Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner (C-MLD) Certification
Pain Neuroscience Education- 2019 AKAPTA Conference
Healing Beyond Borders Healing Touch 1
Jones Institute Counterstrain Fascial Introduction
Professional Memberships
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy since 1983 (NBCOT)
International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP)