Anna Christopherson, OTR/L
Clinic Director


Education

• University of Southern California-M. A. Occupational Therapy
• University of Washington- Bachelor of Fine Arts

Interests:

Anna Christopherson is a NW native, growing up on Vashon Island. She received a BFA in Metal Working from the University of Washington in 2002. She found the carrier of Occupational Therapy by and accident which proved to be a fortuitous event. She broke her wrist in a kickboxing class and underwent surgical fixation and subsequent hand therapy for her rehabilitation. In hand therapy she learn about the wonderful carrier opportunities that Occupational Therapy provides and set off to attain her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. She graduated in 2007. She is a member of ASHT and has practiced in Hand Therapy for the past 4 years. Out of work she enjoys her 1 year old daughter, painting, professional education and reading.

Kristin Bell, COTA

Education
Associate in Occupational Therapy, Greenriver Community College
BA University of Washington
Experience

• 10 years experience working with patients in an outpatient setting, including those with acute traumatic injury
• 10 years as a lead in the occupational therapy portion of the Chronic Pain Program at the University of Washington
• Skilled at fabricating custom splints of all kinds, including dynamic and static progressive

Personal Statement
I am passionate about helping my patients get better. I believe that educating patients about their injury or pain helps then in the rehabilitation process. I will guide you through a successful recovery.