NorthLakes Community Clinic is delighted to welcome Bridget Olson, OTR/L, and Anne Nischke, MOT, OTR/L, to the Ashland Clinic team.
In their roles as Pediatric Occupational Therapists at NorthLakes, Olson and Nischke provide a range of therapy services designed to help children gain independence and develop essential skills for both functioning and socializing. Some of that work includes improving balance skills, tackling sleep issues, helping with sensory processing challenges, learning disabilities, motor coordination and attention challenges.
State-of-the-art facilities and dynamic treatments enable the Pediatric Occupational Therapists to work together to help each individual achieve their full potential. Patients include infants, children, and teens.
About Bridget Olson
Bridget Olson is one of our newest Pediatric Occupational Therapists at our Ashland Clinic.
Bridget Olson taps into a wealth of expertise while serving the Ashland community. Along with earning a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, she also holds a certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
She brings plenty of experience and a deep passion for pediatric care to the Federally Qualified Health Center. Her professional interests include working with children on sensory integration, self care skills, emotional regulation techniques and feeding therapy.
Her philosophy of care acknowledges each child’s current capabilities, both recognizing and celebrating their strengths. While describing this approach to providing care, Olson said it “helps create goals and allows for growth and learning opportunities.”
When advising patients and their families, Olson encourages an open mind: “I would advise patients and families to be willing to celebrate your strengths. This will carry you to new achievements as we work together!”
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking along the water, journaling, and creating new Spotify playlists.
About Anne Nischke
Anne Nischke is one of our newest Pediatric Occupational Therapists at our Ashland Clinic.
Anne Nischke holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington in Seattle. She is also certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
With a profound passion for pediatrics, Nischke is knowledgeable and interested in sensory processing, fine motor and handwriting skills, postural stability, Autism, ADHD and ADD, reflex integration, craniosacral therapy and more.
“I believe in a team approach to care, where patients and family are an important part of the team,” she said of her philosophy to care. Nischke’s approach emphasizes collaboration and partnership with families, ensuring that every child’s unique goals are recognized and addressed.
She advises parents and caregivers to view their children’s development holistically: “We are a team. I would encourage parents and caregivers to consider strengths and weaknesses, so we can discuss needs and celebrate strengths.”
Outside of her professional life, Nischke enjoys spending quality time with her family in the great outdoors, engaging in activities such as skiing, hiking, and kayaking.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Pediatric Occupational Therapy services at NorthLakes, please call (715) 685-2200 to speak to an Ashland Clinic representative.
