Brian Chase, MOT, OTR/L, CHT

Director of Hand Therapy

Brian grew up in the Midwest but has been in Washington State for more than 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology, at the Ohio State University, in 1997. Brian then moved to the Pacific Northwest to pursue a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, which he received in 2002 from the University of Puget Sound.

In the nearly 20 years that Brian has been working as an occupational therapist, 17 of those years have been directly in hand therapy. In 2010, he received his board certification in hand therapy (CHT). He is also certified in ASTyM and ergonomic evaluations.

While working as a hand therapist, Brian has developed a strong foundation in manual therapy, orthotic fabrication, and other therapeutic techniques. He thoroughly enjoys working with clients to facilitate their recovery and return to functional activities. In addition to hand therapy, Brian also has extensive experience in industrial rehabilitation, which includes administering FCE’s and developing work conditioning and work hardening programs.

Brian enjoys a very active lifestyle with hobbies including mountain biking, backpacking, skiing, and running.