Hi there,

As an Occupational Therapist, my goal is to empower and advocate for those recovering from illness/injury and people with disabilities. I am motivated to guide others in finding ways to nourish their whole body, mind and spirit. With a background in Social Work, I also look at a persons bio-psychosocial system to offer consultation on available community resources. My education, training and area of expertise are listed below:

-Nervous system regulation
-Sensory Integration
-Compensatory techniques
-Therapeutic exercise
-Activity modification
-Energy conservation
-Advocacy and access to community resources
-Adaptive equipment ordering

If interested in improving your quality of life, I would be honored to walk alongside you, as your OT advocate. Click the link below to schedule an initial visit.

With gratitude,
Mandi Haws BSW, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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My ethos is grounded in connection, meaning, creativity, and curiosity about how the sensory system impacts every part of our being. I first complete a thorough initial evaluation that includes a strength based method approach to gain insight to a persons full bio psychosocial history. I also use modified motivational interviewing techniques to learn about activities of daily living, leisure interests, and personal values and beliefs to develop a collaborative treatment plan.

In my spare time, I like to go on adventures with my husband, and our dog, go to concerts, practice yoga, explore museums, paddle-board, and garden.

Occupational Therapists work with people across the lifespan to facilitate engagement in meaningful daily activities. OTs use strength based methods, and modified motivational interviewing to collaborate with a person to develop an individualized treatment plan that fits their unique lifestyle, routine, leisure interests,

I am passionate about advocating for people with disabilities and vulnerable populations to empower each other to break down barriers. Every human being deserves to live simply, eat nourishing foods, and engage in meaningful daily occupations.

Available Services

•Initial Evaluation and Treatment Plan Development ($120 60 min direct time & testing + documentation time)

*Evaluations will only be held online via zoom

•Routine Therapeutic Activity Via Telehealth ($50 per hour)
-Client/caregiver education and training with focus on sensory processing, activity modification energy conservation, adaptive equipment recommendations, and home exercise program.
-Administration of Safe and Sound Protocol (Designed to work with other therapeutic modalities, with demonstrated benefits for individuals with ADHD, ASD, trauma, anxiety, and sensory processing differences.

•Individual Community Sessions ($160 for 60 min session, including time spent for research on accessible location, organizing accommodations, and travel)
-Inclusive and adaptive leisure engagement for therapeutic sensory stimulation (Guidance on accessible hiking paths, waterfront activities, and forest bathing)

*Only serving South Seattle area - West Seattle, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, White Center, Burien, Normandy Park, Newcastle, Renton.

Transportation - Not included. Happy to meet at community parks, sporting events, cooking classes, coffee shops, museums, book stores, zoo etc. Name a meaningful spot, and I will join you there.

***Evaluations and sessions are aimed to promote equity, inclusion, accessibility for community integration for people with disabilities - As well as people who are healing from illness, victims of sexual abuse, racial, and religious discrimination.