About Me
Hi there! I'm Gabriella. I'm a second year master of science in occupational therapy (OT) student.
OTs help people perform the meaningful activities that make up their daily lives at home, work, school, and in the community through holistic, client-centered, & evidence-based care. As a clinician, my goal is to work with children, with a focus on family-centered care and a holistic approach towards health and wellness.
My own health journey through chronic inflammation, allergies, asthma, and eczema has taught me so much about true health. While it's been a difficult road, I'm thankful for these challenges because they have been opportunities to grow in knowledge and patience. It has been a chance to change my lifestyle, become my own health advocate, and learn about holistic healing. My hope is that I can use these lessons to be a more empathetic and insightful clinician.
I am a Christian. My faith in Christ is the defining aspect of my life. All I am, all I do, every good thing in my life, and every ounce of strength that gets me through the fire, is all from God. He's taught me empathy, compassion, and gratitude, and continues to teach me each day. My desire to help others and to advocate for them stems from the joy I have in Christ.
I'm married to my best friend, Matt. I call him my "renaissance man" because he can do anything from build a house to compose & produce an album.
My hope for this space is that it would be a means of sharing knowledge and encouragement in the pursuit of health and wholeness. When you've found something good, it only makes sense to share it. Sharing truth with others is my joy and my privilege. I share to empower, to support, & to be in community. It is also important to me to be a lifelong learner, so I'm also here to learn from those I get to connect with.