About Kathleen Jefferies, OT, CHT

Kathleen Jefferies is a dynamic and driven occupational therapist and certified hand therapist (CHT) with over 25 years of healthcare experience, including contributing as a faculty member for the Johns Hopkins Hand Therapy Fellowship and a board member for hand therapy organizations in various states.

Kathleen followed her childhood dream and moved to San Diego to join the UC San Diego Health rehabilitation team in August 2024. She has been specializing in hand therapy and orthopedic treatment of the upper extremity since 2008. She offers Astym treatment which regenerates healthy soft tissues, which helps restore movement and reduce pain.

She graduated with her degree in occupational therapy from Colorado State University.

Kathleen's outside interests include being with friends and her Miniature Dachshund, exercising, the ocean, dancing, swimming, sailing, hiking, photography, reading, serving others in a variety of volunteer positions and traveling throughout the world.

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DegreeColorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2024-08-05
Conditions and Treatments
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Hand Therapy

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