School of Allied Health Professions

Occupational Therapy Clinic

 

 

 

 

About Us

Occupational Therapy Clinic Services

The LSUHSC Occupational Therapy Clinic offers outpatient rehabilitation services for adults with vestibular disorders, orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, chronic conditions, and numerous other factors affecting normal daily functioning.  The clinic provides individual services and caregiver training sessions to reduce the effect of impairments and increase function in patient identified, valued occupations.

For pediatric clients, faculty clinicians offer specialized care to support developmental milestones. Using a client-centered approach, families can receive individualized evaluations and treatments for a wide range of diagnoses, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, feeding disorders, and developmental delays. Specific services include fine and gross motor skill development, feeding therapy, self-care training, and more. The team is committed to addressing each child’s unique needs, providing occupation-based interventions to help them thrive in their daily activities.

 

Faculty

Jessica Allemand has specialized training and certification in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders including pelvic pain, menstruation-related conditions, incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy/postpartum concerns and orthopedic considerations in gender-affirming care. She also specializes in treating neurological conditions including, but not limited to, Stroke, Brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Spinal Cord Injury. Jessica takes a holistic approach to improving these conditions, addressing whole-person function in daily life.

 

Rebecca Callais, MOT
Herdman Trained Vestibular Therapist

Rebecca Callais is an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in vestibular rehabilitation through the Herdman Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency program. She is experienced in managing a wide range of vestibular conditions including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, Ménière’s disease, migraine-associated vertigo (MAV), cervicogenic dizziness, postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD), and presbyvestibulopathy. Beyond her vestibular specialization, Rebecca brings comprehensive knowledge in managing neurological and orthopedic conditions impacting the cervical spine, shoulder, and upper extremities. Her approach integrates holistic care and evidence-based interventions, fostering a collaborative partnership with clients to set meaningful goals. Rebecca is dedicated to helping her clients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life.

 

Rebecca Ford, LOTR
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Klose Trained Upper Extremity Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-UE)

Rebecca Ford is an occupational therapist with specialties in hand therapy and upper extremity lymphedema therapy. She has over 10 years of experience working with patients in an outpatient setting. She is experienced with custom orthosis fabrication and in treating a wide range of upper extremity orthopedic conditions. In 2017, Rebecca received her Hand Therapy Certification from The Hand Therapy Certification Committee and has also received her Upper Extremity Lymphedema Certification from Klose Training.

 

Brandon J. Walker, OTD, OTR/L

Brandon is an occupational therapist with 10 years of experience specializing in pediatric evaluation and intervention. He serves as a course instructor for pediatric courses in LSU Health – New Orleans’ Master of Occupational Therapy program. He received his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2011, his Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2015, and his Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2019. With experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Brandon is passionate about working with children in the birth to three population, helping them meet developmental milestones. He provides evaluation, assessment, and treatment for children with a wide range of diagnoses, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, feeding and eating disorders, and developmental delays.

 

 

 

Schedule an Appointment for Occupational Therapy

Prior to your visit:

All patients will need an order from a physician (MD, DO), dentist (DDS, DMD), nurse practitioner (NP), or physician’s assistant (PA) to receive occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.

Patients are treated by a professional therapist on all visits and will receive an evaluation and an individualized plan of care. At no time will any non-professional staff member be responsible for a patient’s care.

Please see the links below this section for pre-visit documentation paperwork.  Completing this paperwork prior to your first visit will accelerate the administrative process and leave more time for treatment with your therapist. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time on your initial visit.

The current occupational therapy clinic hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday though this will vary depending on the schedule of the faculty clinician. 

Accepted Insurances: The LSUHSC Occupational Therapy Clinic accepts most insurances including the following:

• Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• United Healthcare
• Humana
• Wellcare
• Gilsbar
• LSU First

Contact Information:

Phone: (504) 568-4302

Email: otno@lsuhsc.edu

Website: https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/clinics/otclinic.aspx