Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 7/24/26 Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 7/24/26

Leaving My First OT Job: Why It's Okay to Turn the Page

When I graduated from occupational therapy school, I thought finding my first job would be the hardest part of my career. I was wrong. Leaving it was.

Like many new graduates, I poured everything I had into becoming the best occupational therapist I could be. I celebrated my first patient successes, learned from my mistakes, navigated difficult conversations with families, and slowly built the confidence that only comes with experience. My first job wasn't just where I worked—it was where I grew up professionally.

It's also where The Golden OT was born.

Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/23/26 Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/23/26

The Sit-to-Stand Device: More Than Just a Transfer Aid

Most clinicians think of a sit-to-stand device as a transfer aid, but it can also be a valuable therapy tool. Learn how occupational therapists can use sit-to-stand devices to address lower extremity strength, standing tolerance, balance, weight shifting, and ADL performance while promoting safety, confidence, and functional independence.

Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/7/26 Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/7/26

Why Core Strength Matters in Occupational Therapy

When people hear core strengthening, they often think of fitness classes or abdominal workouts. In occupational therapy, however, core strength is much more than a “six-pack” concept. The core includes the muscles of the abdomen, back, pelvis, and hips that help stabilize the body during everyday activities.

Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/3/26 Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/3/26

6 Creative Occupational Therapy Modifications Using a Simple Ponytail Holder

6 Modification to everyday tasks with one simple low cost option- a pony tail.

Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/3/26 Megan Veenstra OTD OTR/L 6/3/26

Why Occupational Therapists Should Focus on Functional Cognitive Activities

Functional cognitive activities help patients improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning through meaningful everyday tasks. By incorporating real-life activities such as calendar management, meal planning, and medication organization, Occupational Therapists can promote greater independence, safety, and confidence in daily living.