Nikki Latimer, OTD: OT & Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease

In this episode, we will learn from Nikki Latimer, OTD.  Nikki is a recent graduate of Boston University and is currently studying for the NBCOT exam. Nikki is a registered yoga teacher and is from Orange County, California. Nikki is an Iowa State University graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Health with a minor in Psychology. At ISU, she was the President of the College of Human Sciences Council, President of the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, involved in the Neurophysiology Lab for undergraduate research, involved in the Sleep, Self & Personality Research Lab for undergraduate research, and taught yoga for Recreation Services. She then pursued my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Boston University. Along with the OT curriculum, she continued teaching yoga through BU FitRec, volunteered for Parkinson's outreach, and gained a wide range of clinical experience. All of these experiences she has pursued have taught her a tremendous amount of leadership skills, strong work ethic, decision-making, and communication skills.Contact & Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-latimer/PD Yoga Classes:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjxstc32SQlFBi0hxv_iIP5NshBLXyKAM&si=WyneY-Dyha5d9a5pYoga Manual:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qoDCfa4XH0YfdU3ipMUJsD8GxNr0lINB/view?usp=sharingAs always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at [email protected] or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING & SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues!Full Episodes and Q & A only available at:https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformBIG THANKS to our sponsors Picmonic & TruelearnUSE DISCOUNT CODE “TransitionsOT” to Score 20% OFF Your Membership Today!Happy Listening Friends!Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests' own.