Daniella Mazzo OTR/L : In-home Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services | Tiny Hands & Bright Minds episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 45 MIN

Daniella Mazzo OTR/L : In-home Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services | Tiny Hands & Bright Minds

from Once Upon OT · host Jordan Agabin

In this episode, I am joined by Daniella - who shares her occupational therapy journey from the early days of OT discovery, occupational therapy school, entering the field as a new grad OT and lessons learned along the way. Daniella is currently a pediatric occupational therapist and is certified in Ayer’s Sensory Integration + advanced training in neuro-affirming, trauma-informed careTiny Hands & Bright Minds - for more information :⁠https://www.tinyhandsandbrightminds.com/⁠Daniella’s insta : @tinyhands_brightmindsTimestamps: (3:10) Walk us through your occupational therapy program experience (6:06) Unique experiences that enhanced your learning in grad school(8:18) Memorable moments during your OT program(10:10) Fieldwork 2 Experiences — navigating COVID times | Home Health & Neuro-outpatient(14:06) If a CURRENT occupational therapy student is listening & is having a difficult or challenging time with their fieldwork 2 clinical rotation — what might you share with them at this time? (15:28) Entering the field as a new grad occupational therapist — navigating your first job(18:05) What led you to your current role today as an occupational therapist? | Tiny Hands and Bright Minds(20:37) Your experience with noticing signs of burnout | what are some signals that it might be time for the next thing as an OT?(23:53) Transitioning into private practice — Tiny Hands & Bright Minds(27:22) A typical day in the life in your current role as an occupational therapist(32:56) Approaching treatment/intervention sessions(35:15) Reflecting on your experience(36:52) Memorable stories as an OTinsta: @once_upon_ot

In this episode, I am joined by Daniella - who shares her occupational therapy journey from the early days of OT discovery, occupational therapy school, entering the field as a new grad OT and lessons learned along the way. Daniella is currently a pediatric occupational therapist and is certified in Ayer’s Sensory Integration + advanced training in neuro-affirming, trauma-informed careTiny Hands & Bright Minds - for more information :⁠https://www.tinyhandsandbrightminds.com/⁠Daniella’s insta : @tinyhands_brightmindsTimestamps: (3:10) Walk us through your occupational therapy program experience (6:06) Unique experiences that enhanced your learning in grad school(8:18) Memorable moments during your OT program(10:10) Fieldwork 2 Experiences — navigating COVID times | Home Health & Neuro-outpatient(14:06) If a CURRENT occupational therapy student is listening & is having a difficult or challenging time with their fieldwork 2 clinical rotation — what might you share with them at this time? (15:28) Entering the field as a new grad occupational therapist — navigating your first job(18:05) What led you to your current role today as an occupational therapist? | Tiny Hands and Bright Minds(20:37) Your experience with noticing signs of burnout | what are some signals that it might be time for the next thing as an OT?(23:53) Transitioning into private practice — Tiny Hands & Bright Minds(27:22) A typical day in the life in your current role as an occupational therapist(32:56) Approaching treatment/intervention sessions(35:15) Reflecting on your experience(36:52) Memorable stories as an OTinsta: @once_upon_ot

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