Michelle Mazur
OTR/L, CHT, Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
“I have always been fascinated by the hand and upper extremity. We utilize our hands to care for ourselves and others, to console and caress, to communicate compassion, anger, understanding and confusion. Our hands are often the most intricate interface we have with our environment, yet are strong enough to be used as a tool or deadly weapon. The functional significance of the arm is often unrecognized or truly appreciated until we have lost function. I love the knowledge and relationships I’ve developed through my clients who have challenged me to understand and effectively address the impact an injury or disease has upon the individual.”
Education:
B.S. Occupational Therapy, University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND: 1995
B.S Biology, Minor Psychology, University of Wyoming of Laramie, WY: 1994
Certifications:
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), HTCC, 2004
ASTYM Certified Provider: 2017
Occupro Return to Work Certified: 2019
Continuing Education:
Advanced Rehabilitation Management of the Wrist and Hand; Teton Hand Conference 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018; Neuromuscular Mobilization; NOI Pain Institute-Graded Motor Imagery; Philadelphia Hand Conference; Ortho of the Rockies Orthopedic Symposium 2015, 2017; Indiana Hand Conference; ASSH/ASST Annual Conference 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022; Advanced Splinting; University of Washington Hand Conference 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2021, 2022; Assessing and Treating Progressive Neurological Diseases; Pediatric Splinting Workshop; IHC Rehabilitation Services Orthopedic Conference; Focus on Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Restoration and Function; The Shoulder and the Elbow; Unlocking the Mysteries of the Wrist; Scar Wars; Wound Care Management; Doctors Demystify 2008, 2009, 2012, 2017; Robert Donatelli’s Pathophysiology and Biomechanics of the Shoulder.
Professional:
Member of AOTA, ASHT, WYOTA, Lander Chamber of Commerce, UW Alumni Association, Adjunct faculty for the University of North Dakota Occupational Therapy Program-Casper, WY campus 2012-2018; Level II Fieldwork Supervisor: Belmont University, Idaho State University, Concordia University Wisconsin, Casper College COTA program; Puget Sound Hand Study Focus Group; Presented at the 2016 UND Student OT Conference
Interests:
Spending quality time with my husband and three children; attending UW athletic events, live music/concerts; reading, traveling, hiking and camping, visiting and laughing with friends over a good meal.
Community:
Lander Economic Development Association Board of Directors; Lander Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (past President); Healthcare Partnership for Fremont County; Presents joint protection, activity modification, energy conservation, and adaptive equipment options at the Garden Expo, Lander WY 2014-present