Occupational therapist Amy Mooney focuses her practice on people with fatiguing diseases like ME/CFS and Long COVID. She joins me to discuss how occupational therapy can be a valuable addition to your recovery program. Finding ways to engage in our lives, to do the things we want to do, is at the heart of occupational therapy. Amy shares how she has modified her practice to empower people with fatigue, and suggests ways you can engage with an occupational therapist near you. Amy Mooney OT4ME.com Amy is a private practice occupational therapist specializing in therapeutic care for individuals with chronic conditions involving Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) and Post-Exertion Symptom Exacerbation (PESE). With over 25 years of OT experience, her telehealth practice focuses on conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, and related co-morbid conditions such as dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia. Amy's “Pacing for PEM” guidelines and therapeutic strategies have been featured in national and international conferences, continuing education programs for medical professionals, and paƟent advocacy webinars. Drawing on her extensive background in diverse seƫtings, including schools, home health, and clinics, Amy brings a comprehensive understanding of paƟent needs to her practice. As a caregiver to a loved one with ME/CFS, she has a deep, personal understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families in seeking appropriate care. Her approach is rooted in compassion, focusing on symptom management, pacing strategies, and adaptive interventions to enhance the quality of life for her clients. Amy has a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago, a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Rush University Chicago and is a returned Peace Corp volunteer. Amy calls Chicago home. Bateman-Horne Center https://batemanhornecenter.org/ Amy on YouTube with SolveME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Yt0BdeeN8 Support the show Subscribe for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at BuyMeACoffee
