MSW, OTR/L & University Lecturer Mim Ochsenbein
Mim has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist for over 25 years. Her broad practice experience and specialisations are further enhanced by her master's degree in social welfare, with an emphasis on non-profit management and program development. The combination of her academic background and real-world applications has enabled her to bring a unique worldview to both her clinical practice, professional-level students, and program development. Helping others understand and support neurodivergencies is her passion and her focus. Mim continues to strive to create a comprehensive, blended practice of both direct client care, program development, consultation, and teaching.
PhD, OTD, OTR/L Dr Lisa Porter
Dr Lisa Porter is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Western Oregon University, where she teaches courses in paediatrics, leadership, professional reasoning, and research. With over 30 years of clinical experience in paediatrics and adult neurorehabilitation, Lisa is trained in Ayres Sensory Integration® and DIR/Floortime®, and is a co-author of the STAR Frame of Reference. Her research focuses on parent education for families of children with sensory processing challenges and the development of the PROOF framework for professional reasoning in play-based practice. Lisa earned her post-professional OTD and PhD from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Occupational Therapy
