Claire Rose

I am the owner of Pediatric Therapies, Inc. and received my degree in occupational therapy from James Madison University. I have over nearly 20 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy.  Prior to serving as a pediatric occupational therapist, I worked in a variety of settings, serving the adult and geriatric population.  I have been in school-based practice, providing therapy services to students in schools since 2002 and privately contracting services since 2005.  For over a decade, I worked with students (many with special needs) on yoga positioning, flows and mindfulness to improve attention to task, range of motion, flexibility and strength.  Recently, I decided to further this knowledge of yoga by taking a 200 hour training course through YogaWorks.  

I maintain strong working relationships with clients I serve through regular and open communication. I love working with both children and adults and feel very fortunate to work alongside such wonderful therapists and yogis and in a career I truly love.  After gaining more knowledge of specifics regarding the practice (through the certification process), I am enjoying the opportunity to provide skilled yoga services to both children and adults.  

As an occupational therapy practitioner in the school system, I love the opportunity to use specific expertise to address student needs. With the ultimate goal being full participation in the educational environment, I enjoy observing students and providing strategies to facilitate engagement in school-related activities. I use different modalities, including the yoga practice (often used as a preparatory activity prior to academics), to increase participation and engagement in school-related activities.  It is rewarding to work with teachers and other team members to support student success by developing instructional strategies for ongoing implementation in the classroom.  

Outside of work, Claire enjoys walking, swimming, yoga, dining out with friends, cooking, volunteering and spending time with her family.  Since 2014, Claire has volunteered on Sundays as a Catechist, serving children ages 3-6 and 6-9, at her local church.  Throughout the summer months, she serves as co-director of her neighborhood swim team.  She resides with her husband and their two children in the Richmond area.