Nashville MindBody

Courtney Metzinger is a dynamic, evidence-based, integrative occupational therapist serving individuals of all ages. Holds 10 years of academic teaching and mentorship experience, primarily at Washington University School of Medicine and 8 years as an occupational therapist--having worked in outpatient, inpatient, and clinic-based therapy services, primarily at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Additional work experience in community-program planning and in artistic production and education. Holistic in approach and guided by principles that support mind and body wellness. Holds 9 years of yoga teaching experience for all ages. Publishes on, and specializes in, chronic-condition management using cognitive awareness training, self-management, and self-regulatory principles. Particular emphasis in executive functioning, awareness training, self-management, and stress-management intervention approaches. Past affiliations with St. Louis Children's Hospital Late Effects Clinic and Misophonia treatment teams. Provides community-based yoga and mindfulness education as Nashville Kids Yoga. 

Therapeutic Use of Self; Motivational Interviewing; Environmental Modification; Assistive Technology; Physical Interventions to Support Physiological Health; Clinical Consultation, Behavioral; Biomechanical (Remediation + Compensation); Motor Learning; Sensory Integration Approach; Cognitive + Developmental Intervention; Health + Wellness Strategies; Kinesio-Taping; Handwriting Without Tears; Keyboarding Without Tears; Vocational Rehabilitation; Splints + Bracing; Cognitive Awareness Training; EFT + Tapping; Social-Emotional and Behavioral Strategy Use; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques; Adaptive Yoga for all Ages; Positive Psychological Supports; Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance; Misophonia Management; Executive Dysfunction Strategy Supports; Self-Management; Self-Regulation; Anxiety Support.