Nadalie Valdez, OTR/L

Nadalie enjoys cheering on her favorite sports teams, attending music festivals, traveling, yoga, and weekly visits to the farmers market. She grew up in Southern California where she was involved in competitive dance and soccer. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and business administration from the University of Arizona. After undergrad Nadalie worked in digital and social media marketing for 1 year. She developed her passion for occupational therapy after volunteering at a local clinic and school district in Los Angeles. Nadalie completed her doctorate in occupational therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. For her capstone project, she designed a dance program focused on health and wellness and implemented it at the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco. She had an amazing time getting to know the kids and her love for working with children bloomed. As a new San Francisco resident, some of her favorite things about the city are walks in Golden Gate Park, exploring local coffee shops, and searching for the best gluten/dairy-free options!