Jo (Joanne) Shearer
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34 Mc Dougall Street, Wanaka 9305
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I am an experienced occupational therapist, particularly in a community and primary care setting. Most of my experience has been working with clients in injury related assessment and rehabilitation working in concussion, pain management, return to work and training for independence programs as well as short and long term equipment provision. With a strong belief and passion for applying a preventative approach to health I have recently set up her own practice, combining skills and qualifications in education, health and wellbeing to offer a unique approach when helping others.
I aim to give people practical skills to apply and reuse long after I have stopped working alongside them. This includes modifiable lifestyle factors such as exercise, stress reduction, restorative sleep and emotional regulation. I have a particular interest in aging well and preventing chronic health conditions.
I have been developing skills through attending courses, and through supervision. I am a member of ACBS (Association for Contextual Behavioral Science) and continues to learn in the area of ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), Motivational Interviewing and movement practices (clinical somatics) which can be applied in a mental health setting.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand Joanne Shearer
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Primary school teacher and occupational therapist , BEducation, BHS, Graduated 2015
- Membership with Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand 50-06703 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jo (Joanne) Shearer
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Jo (Joanne) Shearer
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