About FitOT
LAUREN GRABOWSKI, MS, OTR/L
From the moment I was introduced to occupational therapy, it was the career I knew I wanted to pursue. I was ten years old, so it was that or a professional dolphin trainer or dancer.
Occupational therapy ended up being the path I chose, earning a Bachelor of Health Science in 2013 and continuing on to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2014 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Lauren’s Team
I work with a few amazing practitioners that enhance our team with their passion, energy, and knowledge to the team! You’ll meet them as we continue to work together!
PT / OT Clinics
We host a monthly Physical Therapy Clinic to help carry over results and build strength, coordination, and control! Reach out for our next clinic date!
Occupational Therapy is My Calling
My passion lies with utilizing a holistic and diverse team-based approach while working with children with autism, sensory processing disorders, movement-based difficulties, developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges and their families.
My Brand Values
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Creativity
Whether it’s creating activities for practitioners, developing treatment sessions, or problem-solving with caregivers, it is imperative to be creative in reaching an objective or goal in a fun, loving, and open way.
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Flexibility
We value the humanness in everyone. From scheduling to reaching treatment goals, we understand and lovingly welcome the ebbs and flows of development and life. We meet kids, families, and practitioners where they are, and grow and restructure from there.
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Presence
The key to nervous system regulation, development, and change is connection and presence. We value showing up, being present, and actively listening to what others need.
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Passion
People, especially kids, can feel when someone isn’t “in it”. We lead with heartfelt passion to unlock joy and laughter while achieving and reaching goals.
My Education
I began my career at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, then continued my path as a traveling therapist a few years later. I have worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient clinics across the nation, including St. Mary’s Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Los Angeles Unified School District before settling in South Florida.
Additionally, I have presented at local and national conferences, conducted occupational therapy based research in Africa, and work as an adjunct professor at South University, West Palm Beach campus.
