Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist | Hand
9414 Ridgetop Blvd NW Silverdale WA, 98383About
Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT is a certified hand therapist currently serving patients at Restore Performance LLC located in Washington. Haley holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and has 9 years of experience working in direct patient care. Before this, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis on Music Performance. Haley is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and creating an optimal experience between therapists and patients.
Education and Training
Eastern Washington University Master of Occupational Therapy, Registered, Licensed 2012
Midwestern State University Bachelor of Arts (Piano/Organ) 2006
Board Certification
Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Provider Details
Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT's Expert Contributions
I think I'm ill from my work environment. Should I see an occupational medicine doctor?
Yes you should. READ MORE
How can occupational therapy help stroke patients?
Occupational therapy offers many ways to help people recovering from stroke, and can be particularly beneficial in the very early phase after the event. I encourage you to seek out an OT with speciality in treating stroke and other neurological conditions. READ MORE
When should my mom start occupational therapy?
OT can be particularly helpful in the early phase after a stroke! I encourage you to request this intervention and referral from your physician. Seek out an OT with specialty experience in stroke and neurological conditions. READ MORE
I am a teacher and I find my voice quite strained. What can I do?
This can be very uncomfortable! And you must continue speaking your classroom. Vocal strain can occur from poor posture while speaking, as well as from forced loud speaking over a long period of time. A formal option would be to seek out a vocal coach to problem solve your concern. They would likely assign vocal exercises to strengthen and warm up your voice. READ MORE
Should my grandmother be doing exercises at home alongside therapy?
Many times OT will include a home program. There are times when the OT will hesitate to assign exercises if they are concerned the patient will have trouble completing them independently. I encourage you to attend a visit with your grandmother and assist in communication and observing your grandmother so you can help at home. READ MORE
What can we do to ease down stress levels among our employees?
Consider an ergonomic evaluation of your workspace. This can be done in person, or if you are seeking virtual evaluation, please connect! READ MORE
My child is late in achieving her milestones. Can an occupational therapist help?
The cause of lateness in achieving milestones could be from many, many factors. An OT can absolutely help problem-solve and encourage achievement of milestones for best possible development. Seek out an OT with experience in this field. READ MORE
Can occupational therapy help my mother regain strength in her hand faster?
As an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, I can strongly encourage you to connect your mother with an OT who works with hands. Hand therapy combines knowledge of the microanatomy of the hand with rehabilitation principles and helps people get range of motion and strength. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT READ MORE
Is occupational therapy wise to help me regain strength?
Maintaining strength and function through chemo can be very challenging. An OT or hand therapist would be very capable of giving insight and ideas into how to not only maintain function, but improve the strength of your upper extremities. Wishing a fast recovery for you! Haley Van Escobar, MOTR/L, CHT READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Guest Speaker & Teacher Eastern Washington University 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Hand Therapists
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Association for Hand Surgery
- Washington Occupational Therapy Association
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Hand Therapists, Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Areas of research
Musician Hand Rehabilitation
Musician's Dystonia
Musician Technique
Partial Hand Prosthetics
Body Drive Prosthetics
Ergonomics
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Get to know Certified Hand Therapist, Haley Van Escobar, who serves patients through a virtual platform based in the Puget Sound of Washington.
Haley is a dynamic healthcare professional with over 9 years of success delivering high-quality hand therapy services within development of new therapy programs, creation of protocols, and enhancing patient care practices. With proven expertise in virtual & in-person education, she is the Founder of Restore Performance LLC, a virtual-based therapy group with expertise treating musicians.
Restore Performance LLC provides dynamic movement analysis & specialized upper extremity intervention for people working in occupations at high risk for overuse syndrome. They offer expertise in musicality and moving ergonomics, and professional development events for healthcare experts on musicians, ergonomics, ethics, and inspiration.
As Valedicotrian, Haley achieved the President Medal of Honor when she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Keyboard Performance from Midwestern State University. She then went on to earn her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the Eastern Washington University.
Subsequent to her education, she attained board certification in hand therapy through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC), whose mission is to support a high level of competence in hand therapy practice and to advance the specialty through a formal credentialing process.
Remaining up to date in her field, Haley is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the Washington Occupational Therapy Association, and the American Association for Hand Surgery.
Throughout her career, Haley has been a part of various professional projects, including Board Member for the ASHT Education Board (2021), Speaker at the ASHT Gateway Annual Conference (2021), Guest Educator at the Australian Hand Therapy Association Annual Conference (2021), Guest Speaker at the Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference (2021), Virtual Vendor Booth Speaker at the AOTA Inspire National Conference (2021), 2021 Sensory & Desensitization Kit, ASHT NP Devices Digital Supplement, Guest Speaker at the ASHT Ignite National Conference (2020), Virtual Guest Speaker at the EWU: Workspace Ergonomics (2020), Guest Speaker at the EWU: Ethics & Discharge Planning (2020), Guest Speaker at the EWU: Workspace Ergonomics (2019), Guest Speaker at the Olympic College: Kinesiology Taping (2019), Guest Speaker at the Olympic College: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (2019), Guest Speaker at the Ergonomi Shear Technique for Hairstylists (2018), Guest Speaker at the EWU Office Ergonomics & Write up (2018), Test Question Writer at the CHT Practice Exam 7 (2018), Contributor at the Hand Rehabilitation 4 th edition, Chapter 18 (2017), and Hand Therapy Program Developer at Tri-City Orthopedics (2013-2018).
On a more personal note, she is an accomplished pianist and organist with experience in music teaching, composing, arranging, and electronic music. She has been an Accompanist for the Kitsap Music Association Adjudications (2020), the Washtucna Community Church (2020), a Composer/Arranger for Theater 29 (2016), and has written piano lessons for students with difficulty playing trills, and violin lessons for students with concerns at shoulder.
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