Renae Ankeny, BS, COTA is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Martinsville. She joined the Center for Pediatric Therapies in December 2016. She is certified and licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Originally from Bassett, Virginia, Renae attended Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology and an Associates in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy. As a student at Jefferson College, Renae was active in a Bible study group and the Jefferson College Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA). She also served as a member of the OTA Program Admission Committee. She is currently a member of the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association).
Prior to joining our team, Renae worked at Franklin Health and Rehab, a skilled nursing facility. She completed clinical rotations at Stanleytown Health and Rehab, Henry County Public Schools, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp.
Renae’s clinical interests include sensory integration and Autism. She is pursuing certification for The Listening Program and continuing education for the Handwriting Without Tears program.
Renae is inspired by helping children reach their maximum potential. She loves practicing Occupational Therapy because every day is a new day in which it teaches you to be thankful and excited about the little things.
Renae also volunteers at the Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy, a non-profit organization in Henry, Virginia that specializes in therapeutic horseback riding for people of all ages with disabilities.
Outside of work, Renae stays busy singing on the praise team at church, teaching children’s church, horseback riding at her farm, enjoying the outdoors, and going to the gym.