Occupational Therapy Qualifications and Credentials

Jocelyn has trained directly with John F. Barnes (JFB) and his staff. She uses only the JFB-MFR techniques when administering myofascial release to her clients.

Credentials

• Masters in Occupational Therapy, August 2001
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, December 2000
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2000
• All degrees attained from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
• One semester at St. Louis University in Madrid, Spain

Certification

• Ohio OT licensure - valid through June 2012
• NBCOT certified - November 2001- present
• NDT trained - November 2005
• Certified rehabilitation aid, 1996 - present
• American Heart Association valid through 2012
• Myofascial Release I, II, Unwinding, Advanced Unwinding, Fascial Pelvis, Cervical Thoracic, Rebounding, Skill Enhancement, Equine MFR I & II, Quantum Leap, Mobilizations, instructor assistant for Peds Nov. 2012
• Kinesiotaping I & II

Occupational Therapy Continuing Education

• Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging by Brian Herbin, PA-C, AT-C, MEd, January 2012
• Assistant to the Instructor for John F. Barnes Pediatric Myofascial Release with Molly, PT, November 2011
• Sensory Diet for you and for your clients by Joyce Peet, OTR/L, September 2011
• Myofascial Mobilizations with Dave Frediricks, RN, June 2011
• Equine Myofascial Release II with Tamara Thomas, PT, September 2011
• Equine Myofascial Release with Tamara Thomas, PT, April 2011
• Listening to the Body: Understanding the Language of Stress-Related Symptoms, Bill Sieber, PhD., March 2011
• Advanced Unwinding with John F. Barnes, PT, November 2010
• Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Disorders with Robert McCabe, MS, PT, OCS, November 2010
• Treatment Strategies for the Cognitively Impaired with Joanie Smith, OTR/L, MAS, October 2010
• Mark Barnes Equine MFR I with Tamara Thomas, PT, May 2010
• Mark Barnes Equine MFR II with Tamara Thomas, PT , October 2010
• Upper Quadrant Patterned Electrical NMRE Stimulation with ACP, March 2010
• Macular Degeneration: A patient's perspective seeing through the different eyes with Lucy McAdams, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, March 2010
• Ethics training: What would the licensor board do? With Dennis Cleary, MS, OTR/L, April 2010
• Myofascial Release Rebounding with John F. Barnes, August 2009
• Myofascial Release Cervical Thoracic with John F. Barnes, August 2009
• Myofascial Release Fascial Pelvis seminar and workshop with John F. Barnes senior therapist, May, 2009
• Introduction to Myofascial Release, Jocelyn Metzger MOTR/L, October 2009 presentation for the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Dayton District meeting
• Rehab Member Support Group Round Table Presentation, Jocelyn Metzger MOTR/L, Nov. 2009 for the Ohio Occupational Therapy State Conference
• Intuitive Care, Jocelyn Metzger MOTR/L, Nov. 2009 for the Ohio Occupational Therapy State Conference
• Therapy's Role in Person Centered Care, Kim Saylor, OTR/L, Nov. 2009
• Therapy Documentation- Supporting Medical Necessity, Julie Moore, OTR/L, Nov. 2009
• Home Safety: What Every OT should know, Krista Fylak OTR/L, Sept. 2009
• Myofascial Release Skill Enhancement Seminar, April 2008 at the Paoli, PA MFR Treatment Center
• Myofascial release I & II, and unwinding August 2007 with John F. Barnes
• OT Grassroots Advocacy for OT Lobby Day May, 2009
• Ask the Expert Q and A Panel of therapists, May 2009 Dayton OT Association
• Functional Interventions for Parkinson's Disease, April 2009 with Dr. James Beegan, MD
• Functional Sensory Processing Strategies, Febuary, 2009 with Susan Aebker, OTR/L and Megan Kreill, OTR/L
• Intuitive Care and Myofascial Release for the Healthcare Professional: Treating the Body, Mind and Spirit, March 2008 by Diana Rankin, M.A. and Drucilla J. Likens Pape, OTR/L
• Stroke Toolbox, December 2008 with Dr. Steven Page and Peter Levine, PTA
• Everyday Ethics in OT Practice, November 2008 with Monica Robinson, MS, OTR/L
• To Splint or Not to Splint? Splinting Simplified, March 2008 by Chris Brocheneck, OTR/L, CHT
• Intuitive Care and Myofascial Release, November 2008 with Diana Rankin, MS, and Drucilla Likens-Pape OTR/L
• Treatment strategies for EBP for neurologically impaired patients with Dr. Stephen Page, PHD & Valerie A. Hill-Hermann, MS, OTR/L
• Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping, March 2007 with Lori Robinson, OTR/L
• Treatment strategies for treating visual deficits and vision-mobility solutions with Laurie Madrazo, OTR/L, Lori Board, Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• Use of the disc personality profile to enhance healthcare communication, November 2007 with Brett Fisher, MPT
• Ethics for everyday practice, October, 2007 with Jacquelyn Chamberlain MA, OTR/L, FAOTA
• Alzheimer's disease, March 8th, 2007, Clinton Memorial hospital
• Facilitating and training techniques for core stability, December 2006, Cross Country Education
• Peripheral motor movement disorders, November 2006, MVH, April Hickey, CNS
• Common cognitive problems associated with CVA, Nov., 2006, Miami Valley hospital, Dr. Jacob Kitchner
• 3 week Neurodevelopmental Treatment training course, Nov. 2005 with Marie Simeo at Ohio Health
• Kinesiotaping and MFR course, May 2005
• Medicare and medicaid dme criteria in the new millennium by Dave Fiorini
• Electrical and thermal modalities for the OT practioner by Dorie B. Syen, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Memberships

• Myofascial Release Webtalk 2007-present
  www.myofascialrelease.com
• American Occupational Therapy Association, 1998 – present
  www.aota.org
• World Federation of Occupational Therapy, 2001 - 2006
  www.aota.org
• National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy, 2001 - present
  www.nbcot.org
• Ohio Occupational Therapy Association 2002 - present, Dayton District Rehab MSG Coordinator
  www.oota.org
• Neuro-developmental Treatment Association 2005 - 2007
  www.ndta.org
• Kinesiotaping Association 2007 - 2008
  www.kinesiotaping.com