Ariel Podjun
OTR/L & Owner
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the brain, non-traumatic/traumatic brain injury, tumor resection and all forms of brain trauma. Ariel earned her BS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from University of Wyoming followed by her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 2019. Ariel has worked at a variety of settings throughout the continuum of care; inpatient rehab, acute care, home health and outpatient, working directly with patients in need of Neuro-based therapy since 2019.
Ariel has been certified in Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habituation (Neuro-IFRAHⓇ) approach since 2022 by the originator/author Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR/L and has completed six certifications include:
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Neuro-IFRAH Advanced Upper Extremity in 2022 & 2023
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Neuro- IFRAH Advanced Hand Function/Fine Motor Control in 2022 & 2023
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Neuro-IFRAH Advanced Gait in 2022
Ariel’s vision is to provide quality neuro-based services to individuals who have sustained a stroke or brain injury, build a support community and serve the treasure valley and surrounding areas. She has a passion to assist everyone she meets and will help them excel beyond their current level.
Ariel Podjun is an Occupational Therapist specializing in treating patients who have acquired a stroke in any areas of
Experiences
"We highly recommend Ariel. We would tell other patients about Ariel because we firmly know her dedication and care of her patients has been commendable. Her always cheerful, positive and honest attitude brings tremendous comfort and encouragement. Ariel cares for each patient as an individual, addressing each patient with their own concerns and needs to improve daily life for themselves."
-Gwen 2023
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"Following my husbands double bypass surgery he suffered a stroke and his left side was unusable. He was unable to walk or use his left arm and hand. We did not know how he would regain use of his left side. We were thrilled when Ariel, O.T. was assigned to his care as she jumped right in and started working what I call her amazing, individualized treatment for my husband. She tailored his rehabilitation to specifically what he needed in getting his hand working again. She is kind, positive and recognizes when a patient needs a “extra” push to achieve their goals."
-Marie 2023
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