West is the way to recovery!!!----OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy gives people the "skills for the job of living" that are needed for independent and satisfying lives.

Services typically include:

Our Therapists

Amy Harkness, OT

Amy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Barry University in Miami , Florida (1995) and, also, a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Florida (1987).  She has experience in pediatrics and geriatrics with physical as well as neurological disabilities.  Prior to becoming an OT, Amy worked as a Recreational Therapist in various psychiatric hospitals and neurological settings.  She is actively involved in church, the Girl Scouts, and volunteering with the Richmond Hill public schools.

Britt Nickels, OT

Britt is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia (1997).  She is currently the Director of Occupational Therapy Services at WRSI.  She has collective professional experience in pediatrics, orthopedic injuries, neuromuscular disabilities, and physical disabilities.  Her special interests include working with children with focus on fine-motor skills, visual-motor skills, ADL training, and sensorimotor treatment.  Britt is currently a provider for “The Listening Program,” which provides an auditory approach for sensory modulation.  She is very involved in her community and acts as the Vice President of the Coastal Conservation Association – Sapelo Chapter.  She is one of the founders and currently the Co-Chairman of the non-profit organization, Friends of Shellman Bluff, as well as the co-founder of the Shellman Bluff’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Golf Tournament.  In addition to her community involvement, Britt is a freelance photographer with a black and white laboratory and skills in photo restorations.