OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Our occupational therapists evaluate and treat patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help patients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working.
Trudy Lynch, OTD, OTR/L
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
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Education
Virginia Tech
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Trudy received her Bachelor of Science degree at Virginia Tech in 2019. She continued her education at MGH Institute of Health Professions, earning her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree (OTD) in 2022. During her education, Trudy completed a clinical rotation in outpatient orthopedics which sparked her interest in hand and upper extremity treatment. In practice, she enjoys treating hand- and wrist-based injuries and helping individuals get back to doing the things they love.
In her free time, Trudy enjoys time with friends and family as well as spending time outdoors skiing and hiking.
Katherine Zanchi, OT
Occupational Therapist
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Education
Worcester State University
A graduate of Worcester State University, Katherine chose to become an occupational therapist because she enjoyed the idea of helping others. “I like helping other people achieve success in their day-to-day functions and facilitating their return to the hobbies and activities they love,” she explains. When treating patients Katherine strives to be as collaborative as possible. “I like to work closely with the patient, using my medical knowledge and therapeutic skills to help them achieve their goals.”
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Katherine treats patients with many different injuries and has a particular interest in upper extremity orthopedics. She says she enjoys the variety of her work as an occupational therapist. “We have many different treatments to help patients and no case is the same. I also enjoy the opportunity to work with people of all ages, both adults and children.” When she is not busy with patients, Katherine loves to stay active and be outdoors. She particularly enjoys running, biking, camping, as well as spending time with family and friends.
At Coastal Orthopedics, you can schedule an orthopedic appointment by phone at 978-927-3040,
submit our online form, or walk in to one of our three locations in Danvers, Gloucester or Beverly, MA.