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Bekah Odom<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Occupational Therapist<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Bekah Odom, OTM, OTR\/L, has been with Shepherd Center since 2019 and sees patients at the Complex Concussion Clinic.<\/p>\n

    Education and traning<\/h2>\n

    Georgia State University<\/strong>
    \nOccupational Therapy Masters, 2019<\/p>\n

    University of North Georgia<\/strong>
    \nBachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2016<\/p>\n

    Certifications<\/h2>\n
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    • ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist<\/li>\n
    • Physical Agent Modality Certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      About<\/h2>\n

      Bekah Odom is an occupational therapist at Shepherd Center’s Complex Concussion Clinic. She is passionate about providing personalized rehabilitation and adaptations that improve participation and satisfaction in daily life. Upon graduation from OT school, Bekah was inducted into the Alpha Eta National Honors Society in Health Professions and awarded the Occupational Therapy Professional Excellence Award.<\/p>\n

      Since starting at Shepherd Center in 2019, Bekah has supported across the Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation continuum, primarily focused in post-acute mild-moderate ABI care. She has furthered her continuing education in sensory and visual approaches within the treatment of concussion. Bekah is a clinical contributor to ongoing research conducted in the mTBI Brain Health and Recovery Lab.<\/p>\n

      Beyond her professional pursuits, Bekah is an active member of her church, cherishes time with family, passionately supports Atlanta’s sports teams, and indulges in culinary adventures during her leisure time.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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