Vicky Chiang
About Vicky Chiang
Vicky Chiang is a Horticultural Therapist at NYU Langone Health with a background in occupational therapy and horticultural science.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Vicky Chiang works as a Horticultural Therapist at NYU Langone Health in New York, New York. She has held this position since 2021. Her responsibilities involve integrating horticultural therapy into patient care, focusing on therapeutic gardening activities to promote health and well-being.
Previous Experience at Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern Massachusetts
Before her current role, Vicky worked as an Activities Assistant at the Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern Massachusetts in Medford, Massachusetts. During her 5-month tenure in 2021, she assisted in the development and implementation of activities aimed at improving the quality of life for patients.
Occupational Therapy Experience in Taiwan
Vicky has significant experience in occupational therapy, having worked at two institutions in Taipei, Taiwan. She served as an Occupational Therapist at 陽光活力中心 sunvis from 2018 to 2019 for 11 months, and at 祐生復健科診所 in 2018 for 4 months. Her roles involved providing therapeutic care and rehabilitation services to patients.
Educational Background in Horticultural Science and Therapy
Vicky completed her studies at Colorado State University, where she pursued Horticultural Science. She also obtained a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the University of Florida in 2021. These educational qualifications have equipped her with the knowledge to integrate horticultural practices into therapeutic settings effectively.
Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Vicky holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University, completed in 2020, and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from National Taiwan University, completed in 2018. These academic achievements have laid a strong foundation for her career in both occupational and horticultural therapy.