Noémie Von Kaenel, Otr/L, Ryt
About Noémie Von Kaenel, Otr/L, Ryt
Noémie Von Kaenel is an Occupational Therapist currently working at Sutter Health in San Francisco, specializing in interventions for patients with neurological disabilities. She has a diverse background in occupational therapy, having held various roles in educational and clinical settings, and is also a certified Registered Yoga Teacher.
Work at Sutter Health
Currently, Noémie Von Kaenel serves as an Occupational Therapist at Sutter Health, specifically at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She has been in this role since 2022, focusing on providing care to patients with physical disabilities in the Acute Rehabilitation department. Her responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities.
Education and Expertise
Noémie Von Kaenel holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Dominican University of California, which she completed in 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude in Health Science and Pre-Occupational Therapy, with minors in Psychology and Spanish, from the same institution in 2020. Additionally, she studied at the International School of Berne for one year and completed her high school education at Palo Alto High School.
Occupational Therapy Experience
Noémie has accumulated diverse experience in occupational therapy through various internships and roles. She served as an Occupational Therapy Intern at Enloe Medical Center for three months in 2021 and at Elpida House Inc for three months in 2019. Furthermore, she worked as a Research Assistant in the Occupational Therapy department at Dominican University of California for four months in 2020, contributing to academic research in the field.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before her current role, Noémie held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She was a Co-Assembly Student Delegates Representative for the Dominican Student Occupational Therapy Association (DSOTA) for eight months in 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Student Ambassador at Dominican University from 2016 to 2019, where she engaged with prospective students and represented the university. She also gained customer service experience as a Sales Associate at Tout Sweet Patisserie in 2015.
Certification and Specialization
Noémie Von Kaenel is certified as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), which allows her to integrate yoga practices into her occupational therapy interventions. She specializes in providing therapy for patients with neurological disabilities, utilizing her knowledge of both occupational therapy and yoga to enhance patient care and recovery.