Heidi Chung, OT
Heidi has been an OT for over a decade, beginning her career in an outpatient pediatric clinic working primarily with children living with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and congenital syndromes resulting in developmental delays. There, she also provided services in Early Intervention and aquatic therapy. Her interests and dedicated continuing education centered on Neurodevelopmental Treatment strategies. Heidi has also worked for the leading rehabilitation center in the nation, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, offering Day Rehab OT services to patients who experienced spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and cancer. Currently, Heidi applies her robust clinical skills to an elementary school setting, working part-time with students requiring special education in a public school. When she’s not working, you can find Heidi baking/dancing/reading/playing in the backyard with her two young kids, going on family bike rides, singing for church, crafting, or exercising. She loves yoga, rock climbing, pilates, and has recently completed her instructor training to teach pilates reformer classes. Heidi values building strong relationships with her clients and does so by leading with compassion and joy- striving to make her sessions feel more like play and less like work.

Service Areas

Glenview, Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Skokie, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Northbrook, Highland Park

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – Rush University, Chicago

Bachelor of Individualized Studies – Social Justice, Youth Studies, Psychology – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Certifications/Acknowledgements

National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy License

Basic Life Support Certification

Favorite Quote

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw

Favorite Game as a kid

Mancala or Chinese Checkers

Fun Fact

I am Korean American, but I was born in Switzerland, and therefore my name is Heidi!