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• Menopause-Informed Care: The Unique Role of Occupational Therapy

  • When
    Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  In this 2 hour course, explore how the perimenopause transition impacts the functional performance of women in midlife and the essential perspective that Occupational Therapy provides this emerging conversation in women’s health. Update the understanding of menopause, the broad symptoms across all body systems, and the available treatment options (type, formulation, dosage). Recognize the most common aging complaints during midlife and how these relate to hormonal fluctuations and compare to other transitional times throughout the lifespan (ie puberty, pregnancy, period cycles). Explore how hormonal fluctuations may contribute to acute or chronic health conditions throughout life including the interactions of the endocrine, neurological, digestive and immune systems. Explore the benefits of a multi-disciplinary team approach designed to empower and support women to age productively throughout midlife. Highlight the unique role that OT plays in foundational supports for overall functional health practices.

  Presenter: Jennifer Fisher, MSOT

  Jennifer is a licensed occupational therapist with 20+ years experience and an innate interest in complex systems and integrative approaches to holistic health and wellness. She has professional experience across a variety of settings including school system, acute care trauma hospitals, regional burn center, and outpatient OT sensory clinic where she continually strived to improve the depth of care provided to those she served.

  Following her own experience of unrecognized perimenopause and the challenges it placed on the ability to carry out responsibilities at home and at work, she struggled to find information and providers able to guide her through this transition. Recognizing both the depth of misunderstanding and the absence of resources available for these common changes that women experience as they age pushed her to explore what was happening with her own body and mind. She completed her Menopause and Perimenopause Certification through Integrative Women’s Health Institute and is completing a Menopause Coaching Specialist certification through Girls Gone Strong. She has hosted several community events with The M Factor film in an effort to raise awareness and change the conversation of menopause in her community. She is hoping to do the same within the professional arena to expand the awareness, understanding and support for women’s health during the menopause transition through the foundations of OT.

  Two FREE CEUs available for IOTA members, $20 for non-members!

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, October 20, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event October 20, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• 2025 IOTA Fall Conference & Business Meeting

  • When
    Saturday, November 22, 2025
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    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    University of Indianapolis Health Pavilion

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  Join us at the 2025 IOTA Fall Conference & Business Meeting at the University of Indianapolis Health Pavilion on Saturday, November 22nd from 8am-5:15pm. Earn 7.5 Contact Hours!

  Fall Conference Schedule:

  7:30-8am: Registration & Light Breakfast

  8-8:45am: Welcome and Business Meeting

  9-11am: Session I

  11-12:30pm: Vendor & Poster Session

  12:30-1:30pm: Lunch & SIS Networking

  1:30-1:45pm: Break

  1:45-2:45pm: Session II

  2:45-3pm: Break

  3-4pm: Session III

  4-4:15pm: Break

  4:15-5:15pm: Session IV

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• Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  • When
    Monday, December 08, 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom (Link will be sent via email to participants after registration)

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  Children and Youth SIS Networking & Mentoring Session

  CYSIS Virtual Event December 8, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST Cost: Free to IOTA members, $10 for non-members  IOTA CEUs = 1 This event will provide time for networking and mentoring with other pediatric OT practitioners. Breakout rooms will be created for school-based practice, early intervention, and hospital/clinic based practice so that practitioners may have discussions with peers who share their practice area. Discussion questions will be provided and responses will be collected. The CYSIS co-chairs are interested to learn how IOTA can best serve Indiana occupational therapy practitioners serving children and youth. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:  Describe the current strengths and areas for growth for OT for children and youth in Indiana.  Identify at least one strategy for improving or enhancing OT practice for children and youth in Indiana.  A zoom link will be shared with those that register. If you have any questions about this event, contact cysis@inota.com

  
  

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• Pelvic Health Skills for Everyday OT Practice

  • When
    Thursday, December 11, 2025
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  In this 2-hour course, explore the role of pelvic structures in everyday function, learn practical screening and treatment strategies for common pelvic floor issues, and know when—and how—to connect clients with advanced care. Perfect for OTPs and students looking to expand skills and impact across the lifespan.

  
  

  - Learning Objectives:  

  1. Review the physiologic functions of the pelvic structures and associated body processes.
  2. Apply entry-level occupational therapy skills to screen and treat common pelvic floor dysfunction across the lifespan.
  3. Recognize when to refer a client needing more advanced intervention, and learn how to locate or become an advanced practitioner. 

  
  

  
  

  Christy Kiesel, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C has been a licensed occupational therapist since 2008. Since 2015, she continues to strive for expertise in women's health occupational therapy practice across the continuum of care, and holds advanced certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Indianapolis in the School of Occupational Therapy and the program developer and leader of the Acute Care Obstetrics and Gynecologic OT/PT program at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She also owns and operates a mobile private practice, Maternal Health: Therapy & Wellness, where she primarily treats women with pelvic dysfunction. 

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