Joy is Health.
Connection is Medicine.
At Thrive OT, we provide personalized enrichment-based, wellness occupational therapy that helps adults stay engaged, connected, and full of purpose. Joy isn’t extra, it’s essential.
Medical treatment is important for survival, but it often doesn’t address the social and emotional side of well-being. Many people end up feeling stuck, isolated, unmotivated, or unsure of how to move forward. Thrive OT fills that gap by supporting the day to day habits, routines, activities, and connections that make life meaningful.
Our Approach
Thrive OT helps adults live fully, not just survive. We create personalized “Joy Prescriptions” — a mix of activities, experiences, and connections tailored to your interests, strengths, and environment.
We don’t arrive with a checklist. Instead, we bring a compassionate, collaborative approach. You are the expert in your own life. We bring professional guidance. You bring your story and your values. Our role is to walk alongside you, helping you rediscover what lights you up.
Thrive OT supports:
√ Increased engagement in daily life
√ Stronger daily routines and follow-through
√ Greater confidence and independence
√ Reduced isolation and streghtened social connection
√ Mobility and cognitive adaptation to life changes and challenges
Every person’s Joy Prescription looks different. Our role is to help you find yours.
Who We Help
We support adults of all ages who are navigating change, rebuilding confidence or wanting to feel more engaged and connected in daily life. We are a good fit if you or a loved one is experiencing:
Changes in thinking, motivation, or memory
When planning, conversations, follow-through, or daily routines feel more challenging than before - whether from stress, life changes, or cognitive shifts
Life transitions
Moving homes, adjusting routines, starting something new, or recovering from big changes in health or lifestyle.
Feeling Disconnected or Isolated
Reconnecting with community, friends and meaningful activities
Wanting to stay active
Finding new ways to keep moving, exploring, and enjoying everyday spaces with confidence, independence, and accountability
Finding Joy Again
When life feels like your “just getting through,” we bring enrichment, engagement, and lightness back to your days
Our Services - OT Based Joy Prescriptions
Thrive OT services are organized into five areas of engagement, which represent the different ways we can support your well-being. You can focus on one area or include a combination of several, depending on your interests and goals.
Physical & Functional Engagement
Supports movement, energy, and daily routines.
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Home-based movement
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Walking, hikes, recreational activities
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Accountability for home work out routines
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Strategies for energy management and safety
Creative & Cognitive Engagement
Stimulates the mind and nurtures self-expression.
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Hobbies, crafts, music, and creative projects
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Sensory-rich and memory-supportive activities
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Learning new skills or rekindling past interests
Social & Community Engagement
Builds relationships and reduces isolation.
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Community outings and social participation
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shopping, dining, and hobby-based outings
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Support returning to structured groups or volunteer roles
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Building confidence in navigating everyday spaces
Environmental & Nature Engagement
Leverages surroundings to support well-being.
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Gardening, park visits, and nature walks
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Scenic drives, beach trips, outdoor sensory experiences
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nature-based coping and stress reduction
Lifestyle & Home Engagement
Supports independence, organization, and meaningful participation.
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Organizing, decluttering and home set up
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Meal planning and cooking activities
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Pet care assistance
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Travel or transition support (trip packing)
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Structured guidance for personal projects and routines
We create personalized, hands-on experiences that honor your goals .
Healing With a Wagging Tail
Thrive OT comes with a joyful twist — sessions can include Mango, our trained therapy dog.
Mango’s gentle presence brings comfort, laughter, and motivation. He sparks memories, conversation, and connection, creating moments of calm and happiness — even for those with sensory loss or cognitive changes.
About Cristina
I’m Cristina, a certified occupational therapist (OTR/L) with a background in acute care. My journey into care began with my grandmother’s experience with dementia. Even with excellent medical support, she became increasingly isolated, and I saw how much true well-being depends on meaningful connection and engagement.
In my clinical work with neurodegenerative, mental health, and rehabilitation cases, I noticed the same gap — people could be medically stable but still disconnected, struggling to find purpose and joy.
These experiences inspired me to create Thrive OT: a community-based, enrichment-focused practice that prioritizes joy, connection, and meaningful engagement in everyday life. It’s the kind of care I wish had existed for my grandmother — and the kind I believe every person deserves.
About Mango
Mango isn’t just a therapy dog — he’s a true companion and morale booster. He began his journey as a 10-week-old hospital therapy puppy, offering comfort to frontline workers during the pandemic. So beloved was his presence that he earned the title “Employee Morale Specialist” and his very own badge.
In the hospital, Mango greeted new hires, joined training sessions, and became a familiar, reassuring presence. His playful, non-judgmental nature helps people relax, share feelings, and simply breathe a little easier.
At home, Mango supports therapy sessions, especially for clients experiencing sensory or cognitive changes. His gentle nudges, soft fur, and friendly presence spark memories, start conversations, and provide moments of calm and joy — reminding us that even small moments of connection can be powerful medicine.
Getting Started with Thrive OT
1. Free Intake Analysis
Start with a no-obligation, 15-minute phone call to see if our services are the right fit for your goals.
2. Initial Engagement
A comprehensive in home visit includes:
Personalized goal setting
Collaborative planning for safe, meaningful community engagement
3. Ongoing Sessions
Each session is thoughtfully planned to ensure a safe and successful experience:
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Collaborative goal setting with you
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Discussion of potential barriers (e.g., physical limitations, cognitive needs, sensory sensitivities)
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Selection of a meaningful and realistic community location
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Consideration of transportation needs and supports
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Medical clearance or caregiver communication when necessary