Humans thrive when they are seen, accepted, and contribute to their communities.
Occupational & Physical Therapy Support Services
Sunburst Therapy exclusively serves individuals through the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Waiver
We believe that each person has the potential to be a contributing member of their community in their own unique way. Our role as therapists is to facilitate and support skill development and encourage individuals in the areas of work, leisure, health and wellness, safety, environmental access, self-care, assistive technology, and self-advocacy.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapists support an individual’s ability to successfully access, participate in, and develop the necessary skills to be able to engage in meaningful activities. Those activities are personal to each client, and may include:
Social participation
Education and employment
Leisure and recreation
Daily living activities (bathing, eating, dressing, etc.)
Life and home management (shopping, budgeting, cleaning, etc.)
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapists work with individuals to improve movement, maximize function, and manage pain to lead to healthier and more active lives. Some ways in which our clients benefit from physical therapy include:
Improving strength and endurance for easier participation in activies of daily life
Increasing an individual’s mobility to better accomplish various tasks
Train balance and gait for better general functionality
Support and improve an individual’s postural alignment in sitting, standing, or lying down positions
Resolute in our Values
Sunburst Therapy works with carefully chosen sub-contractors who adopt and adhere to our company’s mission, vision and values. We are united in our work to improve our clients’ lives.
Access & Inclusion
We are always mindful of creating support systems for our clients specific to each individual’s needs within their community and social settings. This may include access and inclusion within local pools, recreational centers, health clubs, or other community-based programs in which the client has interest.
Grow Your Village
We understand that therapy services are supportive, and that the real day-to-day work is carried by families, caregivers, and guardians. Our role is to work closely with each of these entities to assure the integration of therapy plans and strategies in order to maximize an individual’s skill set development and participation in activities. We are here to help you and grow your network of resources.
Collaboration = Success
We believe in the power of collaboration and make sure to utilize all agencies and supports available to each individual through the NM DD Waiver program to ensure the best possible care plan for every client.
Self-Advocacy
We believe in the importance and value of self-advocacy and a person’s role in making decisions about their own life. These values are integrated into our services from our initial evaluations all the way through our therapy interventions and discharge planning.
Roadmap
As occupational and physical therapists, we are trained to provide assessments and create plans that are specific to each individual whom we serve. The individuals as well as their families are a critical part of determining what each plan looks like.
Technology
We are skilled in the assessment, recommendation, and integration of adapted equipment and assistive technology. These items are routinely part of client plans when appropriate to the individual.
Questions?
If you have questions or for more information, reach out to Jennifer Anderson, OTR/L:
janderotrl@gmail.com
(505) 486-6615
Do our services meet your needs?
Contact your current case manager to sign a Secondary Freedom of Choice to get started.
We look forward to serving you and your family, and value your trust in us.