Karen Lai
About Karen Lai
Karen Lai is an Occupational Therapist II at Sutter Health - California Pacific Medical Center, where she has worked since 2006. She specializes in treating adult neuro populations and is experienced in orthotics fabrication and cognitive rehabilitation.
Work at Sutter Health
Karen Lai has served as an Occupational Therapist II at Sutter Health - California Pacific Medical Center since 2006. With 18 years of experience in this role, she operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, providing specialized care to a diverse patient population. Her responsibilities include conducting wheelchair evaluations and developing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Education and Expertise
Karen Lai obtained her Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from City College of San Francisco, where she studied from 1979 to 1981. She furthered her education at San Jose State University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Occupational Therapy from 1981 to 1983. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both general studies and specialized occupational therapy practices.
Background
Karen Lai has a long-standing career in occupational therapy, focusing on adult neuro populations. Her expertise includes treating patients with cognitive mild and moderate brain injuries, as well as managing conditions such as cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), spinal cord injuries (SCI), Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen has been involved in the fabrication of orthotics for patients, enhancing their mobility and quality of life. She has developed skills in vision and spasticity management, utilizing techniques such as soft tissue mobilization to support her patients' rehabilitation efforts.