Expert Rehabilitation to Get You Back to Living Well

Complete care designed to get you back to life.

Expert Rehabilitation to Get You Back to Living Well

Complete care designed to get you back to life.

Team Care to Support Your Recovery

As a Balanced Family patient, you have access to many treatment options under one roof. Our team approach gives our patients a faster path to the care they need to move forward with their recovery.

As a Balanced Family patient, you have access to many treatment options under one roof. Our team approach gives our patients a faster path to the care they need to move forward with their recovery.

Injury Rehabilitation

Recover stronger. Return ready. Our Injury Rehabilitation Program combines targeted exercise, movement training, and expert care to help patients safely regain function and get back to life

Occupational Health Services

Recover. Relearn. Rebuild. Our specialized services help patients regain function, independence, and confidence through expert care.

Chiropractic Care

Align. Restore. Thrive. Our Chiropractic Care services help patients relieve pain, improve movement, and enhance recovery through expert, hands-on treatment.


Occupational Therapy

Regain strength. Restore independence. Our Occupational Therapy services help patients rebuild skills, improve function, and safely return to daily life.


Physical Therapy

Move better. Recover faster. Our Physical Therapy services help patients restore strength, movement, and function to safely return to daily activities.

Functional Capacity Evaluation

Know your abilities. Plan your recovery. Our Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) services provide objective assessments to guide safe return to daily activities.


Hand Therapy

Heal. Strengthen. Restore. Our Hand Therapy services help patients regain function, reduce pain, and improve movement for a safe return to daily activities.


Psychological Services

Mind matters in recovery. Our Psychological Services support patients in managing stress, pain, and emotional well-being for a successful return to life

Sports Medicine Concussion

With Balanced Family's Sports Medicine Concussion Program, you'll receive expert evaluation and personalized care to ensure the safest and fastest return to daily life and full recovery.

Speech Therapy

Communication matters in recovery. Our Adult Speech Therapy Services help individuals regain speech clarity, cognitive function, and communication confidence for a successful return to work and life.

Blog Post

What is an Occupational Therapist

What is an Occupational Therapist

November 10, 20252 min read

At Balanced Family, we believe recovery is about more than healing the body, it’s about rebuilding independence, confidence, and purpose in daily life. Our Occupational Therapy Program is designed to help individuals regain function and adapt to challenges after injury, illness, or major life changes.

The Role of an Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist (OT) helps people participate in the activities that matter most to them, from getting dressed and preparing meals to returning to work or managing household tasks.

When an injury or illness affects a person’s ability to perform everyday roles, an OT steps in to bridge the gap. Through personalized treatment, they focus on improving physical, cognitive, and emotional skills to restore independence and quality of life.

“Our goal is to help each individual return to meaningful daily activities safely, confidently, and independently.”
— Balanced Family Occupational Therapy Team

How Occupational Therapists Support Recovery

At Balanced Family, our occupational therapists use an integrated approach that addresses every aspect of healing. They understand that recovery is not only physical but also mental and emotional.

Our program includes:

  • Functional training to improve strength, coordination, and endurance.

  • Adaptive strategies and tools to make daily activities easier.

  • Education on safe movement and ergonomics to prevent re-injury.

This comprehensive care helps clients rebuild confidence while achieving long-term stability and balance in their lives.

Returning to Meaningful Living

After an injury, it’s common to feel disconnected from the roles and routines that once defined you. Occupational therapy helps restore that sense of purpose by focusing on what’s truly important your ability to engage fully in life.

Our therapists provide guidance, encouragement, and practical solutions every step of the way. Whether you’re returning to your daily activities, regaining mobility, or adapting to a new normal, Balanced Family is here to help you move forward.

Contact us today to learn more about our Occupational Therapy Program at Balanced Family or visit AOTA.org for more information about the profession.

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OUR MISSION

To provide superior team driven services in a genuine spirit of caring to help our patients fulfill life roles essential to healthy living.

OUR VISION

To become the leading provider of comprehensive and objective injury rehabilitation care in the Pacific Northwest.

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