Joolie Geldner

Joolie Geldner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pediatric and Adult Occupational Therapist at Gallant Therapy Services

  • Education

    • Ohlone Herbal Center

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      Certificate Clinical Western Medical Herbalism

      Activities and Societies: Studied botany, plant identification, plant constituents, anatomy and physiology, western herbal constitutional healing philosophy, herbal medicine making, patient intake and consult, and herbal formulation.

    • San Francisco Botanical Medicine Clinic

      2011 - 2015
      Student Clinician Clinical Western Herbal Medicine

      Studied botany, plant identification, plant constituents, anatomy and physiology, western herbal constitutional healing philosophy, herbal medicine making, and herbal formulation.Saw patients in a student clinic under the supervision of master herbalist, Joshua Muscat.

    • University of Minnesota

      1995 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Art History, Criticism and Conservation

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List

    • University of New England

      2020 - 2022
      Occupational Therapy/Therapist

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Epsilon Treasurer, UNESOTA, COTAD Graduate student in master's occupational therapy program.

    • City College of San Francisco

      2010 - 2019
      Human Biology

      Studied human biology and prerequisites for Occupational Therapy Masters program application.

  • Experience

    • Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, Inc.

      Jan 2002 - Jul 2022

      For three different departments: Managed the selection, purchasing, pricing maintenance, and merchandising of natural foods at a multi-million dollar grocery store.Maintained relationships with over 30 distributors and vendorsPrograms: Point of Sale database - BRData, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerpointSkills: “Buyers Math,” timeliness, clear, friendly and direct communication with co-workers and vendors, troubleshooting Coordinated scheduling, hiring and termination, discipline, coaching and employee grievances for three departments.

      • Lead Buyer

        Jul 2000 - Jul 2022
      • Coordinator

        Jan 2002 - Jan 2015
    • Growing Green Kids

      Jul 2002 - Jan 2007
      Co-Founder, Grant Writer, Teacher

      Built and maintained SFUSD elementary school gardens as teaching aids for daytime and afterschool programsFunded garden teaching positions through grant writingDeveloped and executed K-8th grade garden based science and arts curriculumWorked closely with a diverse group of teachers, administration and parents to ensure the functioning and cultural relevance of the garden and lesson planning.

    • Essence Therapeutics

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
      Owner

      Western herbal and nutrition consultationCustom herbal tincture formulationDeveloped and maintained an herbal tincture medicine pharmacy

    • City College of San Francisco

      Aug 2018 - May 2019
      Academic Tutor

      Level 1 certified tutor. Helped anatomy and physiology students learn the best ways they can succeed.

    • University of New England

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      Research Assistant

      Reviewed motor control and motor learning interventions to conduct research into use and effectiveness of MCML strategies for occupational therapy treatments. Collaborated with lead researcher on revising MCML strategy protocol for MSOT student learning.

    • Gallant Therapy Services

      Jun 2022 - now

      Helping children from birth to age 21 and their families to be successful in their meaningful occupations of daily living. Providing comprehensive occupational therapy services including evaluations, assessment, and client-centered treatment sessions for a wide variety of needs. Experience in ASD, SPD, ODD, anxiety, self-regulation, ID, FM/GM concerns, developmental delays, and ADLs.Providing adults and their supportive teams with comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and recommendations to help them live their best lives. Show less

      • Augusta Clinic Team Lead

        May 2024 - now
      • OT Team Trainer

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Pediatric and Adult Occupational Therapist

        Jun 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Autism Microcredential

      National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
      Mar 2025
    • Level 1 certified tutor

      City College of San Francisco
      Apr 2019
    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      American Red Cross
      Feb 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joolie Geldner
      Phi Theta Epsilon American Occupational Therapy Foundation May 2021 Professional Occupational Therapy National Honor Society
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Maine Needs
      Maine NeedsAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • Sutter Health, Pacific CPMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Volunteer - Occupational Therapy

      Issued by Sutter Health on Sept 2017
      Sutter HealthAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Maine Needs on Jan 2021
      Maine NeedsAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • OT volunteer

      Issued by Kidspace SF Occupational Therapy on Jan 2019
      Kidspace SF Occupational TherapyAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • San Francisco Branch, Arts and Crafts Volunteer

      Issued by Lutheran Social Services on Nov 2017
      Lutheran Social ServicesAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • Children's Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Volunteer

      Issued by The Riley Center, Inc on Jun 2000
      The Riley Center, IncAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • Beach Watch Volunteer

      Issued by Greater Farallones Association on Sept 2005
      Greater Farallones AssociationAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • Childcare Provider

      Issued by Childcare Collective on Jan 2005
      Childcare CollectiveAssociated with Joolie Geldner
    • SAGE Volunteer

      Issued by Equality Maine on Jan 2020
      Equality MaineAssociated with Joolie Geldner