As an OTR, Shanna landed happily in the public school system serving children from pre-k through high school. She has spent 7+ years working in the schools resulting in immense knowledge and understanding of special education practices and protocols.
Shanna’s desire to support those with unique needs has grown deeper and she has discovered a passion for using a ‘whole person, whole family, whole environment’ approach. This combination has fueled a transition out of standard clinical practice into the formation of Foundation to Flourish, PLLC! Blending together her aspiration to work with those of all ages, eagerness to help during times of worry or regress, and a high regard for lifelong maintenance support for wellness and joy shapes the core of this business.
Shanna already feels a deep connection to Clayton, NC and the surrounding areas. She am excited for the opportunity to serve families in this area and grateful for the future connections that will be formed!
Shanna Fisher
MOT, OTR/L, CAPS
Shanna earned her first college degree from Kent State University, graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She had recently discovered Occupational Therapy and felt called to the profession of helping people that focused on such a ‘whole person’ approach. This lead her to pursue an Occupational Therapy Assistant program in Pittsburgh, PA. Shanna graduated with an Associations in Specialized Technology in Occupational Therapy and obtained her national Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in 2015.
At age 25, she moved to Maryland for her first COTA job. Experience gained working in healthcare was immeasurable and remains impactful today. Furthering her education was inevitable as Shanna knew becoming a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) would result not only in autonomy, but also great gains in knowledge and skill. In 2017, she was accepted into the COTA to OTR bridge program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Concord, NC. For 2 years, while continuing to work as a COTA, she completed a vast amount of interactive online work and travelled to campus in Concord once a month. It was hectic, but very well worth it as she graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree and passed the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy exam in 2019.
In Shanna’s personal time, you can find her with my favorite people- her family! She and her husband are busy with 3 beautiful children. You can find us outside, always! Maybe in the pool, doing yard work, or enjoying some classics like chalk, bubbles, sports, and all things arts and crafts. One of the most exciting parts of forming Foundation to Flourish, PLLC is being able to show our children how important and rewarding it is to serve our community!