Occupational Therapy is an Allied health profession that helps people across the life span be functional and independent in activities that they need to do or want to do, through the use of occupations.
Occupational Therapy is an Allied health profession that helps people across the life span be functional and independent in activities that they need to do or want to do, through the use of occupations. Occupational Therapy Professional is a person who delivers client-centred services concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational Therapists achieve this outcome by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement.
Occupational therapists work with people suffering from physical, psychological, social and cognitive disabilities. The goal of an occupational therapist is to improve the Quality of Life of any given individual. This can be done by restoring function, teaching new skills, preventing a difficulty from occurring or training to maintain skills.
Occupational Therapy department at NIPMR offers services to a wide variety of individuals with disabilities. We have state of the art facilities to provide services at an international standard. Our facilities include
Occupational therapists utilize standardized assessment tools for evaluation, offer quality intervention services with precise & timely follow up and enhance community integration and empower parents & persons with special needs .
Occupational Therapy Department of NIPMR is also equipped with a unique Sensory garden and Sensory park, ultra- modern virtual reality unit, ADL apartment to train daily living skills and aquatic therapy units. A wing of OT department of NIPMR is functional at the Co-operative hospital, Irinjalakkuda.
An undergraduate degree programme in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy ) has been started. It is a 4 & a half years course. The total intake of students is 20 students per academic year. The Course is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.
Smt. Deepa Sundareswaran is working as the Principal &HOD, College of Occupational Therapy at the National Institute of Physical Medicine& Rehabilitation, Thrissur , Kerala.
She has worked as the Principal, College of Occupational Therapy at NIEPMD(National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities(Divyangjan),Chennai &In charge ,Occupational Therapy (Services ) in Christian Medical College &Hospital, Vellore
Proficient in English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi
Anna Daniel is working as an Assistant Professor for the BOT course and as an Occupational Therapist in National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). She has more than 12 years of professional experience in the field of Occupational Therapy. Her expertise is in the assessment and Occupational Therapy Management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. She is a certified Handwriting specialist and has extensive experience in working with children with Specific Learning Disorders, especially Dysgraphia. Anna has published papers in international journals. She had also developed a comprehensive Curriculum for Kindergarten. She also has experience in the management of adults with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
She is passionate about parent mediated therapy and teaching and learning through the eyes of a child. She strongly believes in being kind and bringing the best out of children.
Proficient in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tami
She is an Occupational Therapist with 4.5 years expertise in the assessment and management of children with Neurodevelopmental disorders, and adults with orthopaedic and neurological disorders. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor for the BOT course in NIPMR. Her areas of special interests are hand splinting, assistive technology and Sensory Integration Therapy.
She is soft spoken and enjoys being with children and finds joy in even the smallest of victories and milestones achieved by the clients.
Proficient in English, Malayalam and Tamil
An Occupational therapist with 6 years of experience in management of children with Neurodevelopmental disorders, and adults with neurological disorders.
Her areas of special interests are Sensory Integration therapy, Neuro developmental therapy, assistive technology and hand rehabilitation.
She is easily approachable and is often found singing and having fun with children in therapy.
Proficient in English, Malayalam and Tamil
An Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor Degree and 5 years of experience in improving the quality of life and management of adults with Mental Health disorders and neurological conditions , and children with neurodevelopmental disorders . She is currently working as an Occupational Therapist at NIPMR. Her areas of interest are in Sensory Integration Therapy, and Assistive Technology.
She is calm and composed and is well known for communicating with caregivers and assures maximum quality of therapy at all times.
Proficient in English, Malayalam and Tamil
She is an Occupational Therapist with more than 4 years of experience in the Paediatric population and adult Neurological disorders.
She is known for her patience and perseverance while dealing with difficult situations and encourages parents and caretakers to be active participants in the therapy.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from KMCH college of Occupational under Dr. M. G. R. Medical University Therapy in Tamil Nadu, in March, 2016.
She is proficient in Malayalam, English, Tamil.
An occupational Therapist with a Bachelor degree and 3 yrs of experience in improving quality of life and management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and adult with neurological conditions. He is currently working as an Occupational Therapist at NIPMR. His areas of interest and expertise are in Assistive Technology, Sensory Integration and Kinesio Taping.
Sarath is enthusiastic and ensures that his clients leave with a smile after the session.
Jane Jose Pynadath is an Occupational Therapist currently working in the Pediatric Unit in National Institute Of Physical Medical Rehabilitation, Kalletumkara. Her areas of interest are Splinting and therapy through Sensory Integration Therapy. She believes in having fun through therapy also supporting and empowering parents.
She has completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Manipal College of Health Professions under Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka. She is certified in Hand Splinting from Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE
She is currently working as an Occupational Therapist in National Institute of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kalletumkara since December 2020.
She is proficient in English, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada
Sonali Amkar is an Occupational Therapist currently working the Pediatric unit in National Institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation, kallettumkara. Her area of interest is in sensory integration and neurorehabilitation. Sonali is very dedicated towards her profession and makes her client satisfied with her work and everytime she find ways to nurture her knowledge.
She had completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Govt Medical College and Hospital Nagpur. She has a fellowship in Nuerorehabilitation (Medvarsity Online Limited Apollo Hospital Hyderabad).
She had worked in Central Multispeciality Hospital Gondia, Maharashtra, In the field of Ortho Neuro and Psychiatry Rehabilitation from march 2021 to July 2021.
Currently she is working in National institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation, kallettumkara as an occupational Therapist since July 2021.
English, Marathi, Hindi
An Occupational Therapist currently working in the Outpatient unit in National Institute of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation, kallekuttumkara. Her area of interest is in sensory integration, Splinting and Neurorehabilitation. She is very workholic person and love to dedicate herself to the profession as occupational therapist.
She has completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Govt Medical College and Hospital Nagpur. She is certified in spine course from Vidharbh Orthopaedic Society, Nagpur Spine Course 2019.
She is currently working as an Occupational Therapist in National institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation since July 2021.
English, Marathi, Hindi
Maria is an Occupational Therapist currently working in the Paediatric Unit and part of the CP STEPS Program. She is an enthusiastic therapist creating a trusting environment for parents by listening which is her strong virtue.
She has received her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from KMCH college of Occupational Therapy under Dr. M. G. R. Medical University in Tamil Nadu in October 2021.
She is currently working as an Occupational Therapist in National Institute of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kallettumkara since January 2022.
Proficient in English, Malayalam and Tamil
Sandeep is an enterprising and agile Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor Degree currently working in the Adult & Paediatric Outpatient unit in National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kallettumkara. His area of interest is in Neurorehabilitation, Sensory Integration, Neuro Development Therapy and Hand Rehabilitation.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Kolkata under The West Bengal University of Health Sciences.
He is currently working as an Occupational Therapist in National Institute of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kallettumkara since January 2022
Proficient in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali
Louis is a visiting consultant occupational therapist at National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kallettumkara.
Louis has 9 months of experience and expertise in Hand Therapy and Hand Splinting after post-graduation.
Proficient in English, Malayalam, Kannada
Mr. Shourya Bhardwaj is an occupational therapist currently working in the Paediatric Unit in National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kalletumkara under Regional Autism Rehabilitation and Research Centre (RARRC) project. His area of interest is in neuro rehabilitation, sensory integration, ergonomics. He uses creative approach to solve problems and is eager to learn new skills.
Proficient in English, Hindi
Mr. Shivam Shukla is an occupational therapist currently working in the Paediatric Unit at National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kalletumkara. His area of interest is in neuro rehabilitation, sensory integration, neurodevelopment therapy, splints and aquatic therapy. He is very dedicated towards his occupation.
Proficient in English, Hindi
