Laura Varner
MS, OTR/L, CHT, Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
“I love being a part of the patient’s process in recovering from an injury. To hear patients tell me that they are again able to do the activities that they love to do without pain or fear of re-injury is very rewarding. In day to day life, we use our upper extremity so effortlessly and second natured, it can be devastating to have to push through pain with motions that were once automatic. Seeing patients gain range of motion and strength each session means they are even closer to resuming normal or even better daily life.”
Education:
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee: 2012
Associates of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Anoka, Minnesota: 2006
Certifications/Credentialing:
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), HTCC: 2018
ASTYM Certified Provider: 2019
Continuing Education:
ASHT Annual Conference 2021; U of Washington Hand Symposium 2021, 2022; The Shoulder Complex; The Fundamentals of Therapeutic and Kinesiology Taping; Shoulder Disorders and Manual Techniques; Sensory Integration and Regulation Techniques; Teton Hand and Upper Extremity Conference: Hand Summit 2017, 2018; American Society of Hand Therapy Hand Therapy Review Course 2018; Certified Hand Therapist, HTCC, 2018; ASTYM Certified 2019
Professional:
Member of AOTA, ASHT, WYOTA
Interests:
Watching my two children grow and learn, mountain biking, running with good music playing, grabbing a cup of coffee with friends, hunting, backpacking, painting, & all the gifts mountain living offers!
Community:
Presents joint protection, energy conservation, activity modification and adaptive equipment options at the Garden Expo, Lander WY 2018-present