About

Armi Grace is a licensed and registered occupational therapist. She provides maternal health and infant development services. She has 8 years of experience in outpatient pediatrics. Armi Grace is also a mom of 3 energetic boys. She is passionate in providing the education and support to mothers to empower and promote success in their varying roles and daily routines. 

As a Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and Postpartum Depression (PPD) survivor, Armi Grace understands first hand the struggles and uncertainties of motherhood. She is familiar the feelings of loneliness and isolation in motherhood. Armi Grace emphasizes the importance of self-care during your motherhood journey. She places value in the importance of community and support, as well bridging the gap in services for mothers during this vulnerable time.

"Motherhood is hard, but getting support shouldn't be".

Motivated OT Mama is based in Southwest Suburbs of Chicago, providing in-home services and telehealth services in Illinois. 

Credentials:

• Bachelor's of Science in Community Health from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Rush University 

• Member of Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA)

• Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) 

• Certificate Training Course for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals - PSI & The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health 

• Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

• Tethered Oral Tissues Badge - Lactation OT

Featured:

• To Mom is to Love Podcast Episode - "Occupational Therapy for Moms" 

• The SEND Sofa Episode - "Sensory Processing Disorder"