Client Testimonials
Annemarie Rossi was pivotal in my recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury. It was devastating to feel like I had lost my most important asset, my brain!
Though I was in my 50’s, she helped me find a path toward reclaiming my executive function and demanding career.
Her scientifically-validated approach, and rigorously-tuned structure, required me to put in a lot of effort. That work paid off and I was able to measure my progress and eventually transform my outcome. I returned to my technically and socially intense career: A great result.
At times Annemarie asked me to do things I didn’t like to do, like keeping a paper calendar, and meditating. These turned out to be important modalities.
Because I could still draw, I also made lots of visual aids, to remember my goal-setting processes. That helped me begin to embody them, propelling me forward on the winding road back to myself.
Gratefully, DW
I can't say enough about Annemarie Rossi. She has a great balance of listening to patients and giving feedback. The tools that she got me to use was right on and have made my challenges easier to observe and manage.
SJA
When I began working with Annemarie, I was recovering from injuries that were the aftermath of a car accident, including a serious mTBI. Although I appeared okay on the outside, I was struggling with serious symptoms such as fatigue, light sensitivity, headaches, nausea, vertigo, and impaired vision. It took time for both my husband and me to fully grasp the toll this injury had taken on me.
Working with Annemarie was a turning point in my recovery. Annemarie is incredibly passionate, supportive, and deeply experienced. She is dedicated to those she works with, creating an environment of trust where she truly gets to know you and understands your individual interests and needs. She not only provided practical tools and strategies but also sparked hope and belief in my ability to get back into my favorite life activities and routine. Some of the tools I loved included:
1. Activity tracking and seeing the progress over time
2. Grounding techniques
3. Setting goals and gradually adding things in, and strategizing with Annemarie about what went well and where challenges occurred
4. Establishing a new personal organization system
Her guidance gave me the tools I needed to feel confident to reconnect with my family, friends, and colleagues, and to rediscover the joy in things that once seemed out of reach. With her support, I developed greater self-awareness, learning to manage my energy levels and focus on what truly mattered. I became more productive and efficient, which allowed me to balance work and personal life without feeling so overwhelmed. I also learned to recognize my progress, which enabled me to set and accomplish goals that were important to me along the way.
Thanks to her unwavering support, I was able to confidently step back into the life and career that I love. Today, I am proud of the growth I’ve achieved, and I owe so much of it to Annemarie’s guidance and compassion.
Working with Annemarie also reminded me that I was not navigating my recovery journey alone. In addition to helping me develop new tools following my injury, Annemarie was a source of inspiration and an invaluable part of my community. Without her support, my recovery would have been much longer, and I would have struggled to regain my confidence and experience the joy that comes with fully participating in life.
KB
Colleague Testimonials
" Annemarie is an incredibly thorough, skilled and compassionate therapist. From complex cognitive training, vision therapy, to improving hand and arm function, Annemarie is an expert. I really appreciate how holistic Annemarie is by always thinking about how she can help patients be more independent in their daily activities, more active participants in their communities and relationships and reach their goals.
I have worked with Annemarie for over 10 years and while I'm saddened our collaborative relationship in the hospital is coming to an end-I know I will be continuing to send patients her way! She is the first OT I would refer my family to!" Emily Padawer, PT, DPT
"Annemarie is an exceptional occupational therapist who truly cares about her patients. Her approach is individualized, focusing on each patient's specific goals and needs. She develops a plan based on the whole person in order to help patients maximize their independence at home and in the community. Annemarie consistently goes the extra mile to ensure her patients receive the best possible care. With specialized training in cognitive rehabilitation and vision therapy, Annemarie brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. I highly recommend Annemarie to anyone seeking occupational therapy services." Jennie Broder Allex, PT, DPT, NCS
