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Led bySamantha Nedza, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy in Woodbridge, NJ

Help with the everyday tasks that matter to you.

Samantha Nedza helps you get back to the daily tasks that pain, injury, or a health condition have made hard. She works on your hands, strength, and routines, and teaches you tools and tricks that fit your home and your life.

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An occupational therapist helping an older man grip a therapy ball 573 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge
About occupational therapy

What Occupational Therapy Is

Occupational therapy helps you do the everyday things you need and want to do, like getting dressed, cooking, writing, working, or caring for your family. Physical therapy focuses on how you move. Occupational therapy focuses on the tasks you move for.

Your occupational therapist looks at what is making those tasks hard, whether that is weak or painful hands, stiff joints, low stamina, or a long-term health condition. Then she builds a plan to improve your strength and skills and shows you new ways to get things done. Samantha works with patients of all ages, from children to older adults.

Meet your provider

The Person Who Will Treat You

Samantha Nedza, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist

Samantha Nedza, MOT, OTR/L

  • MOT, Quinnipiac University
  • BS Health Science, Quinnipiac
  • OTR/L Licensed

Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies and Master of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University. She treats patients across the lifespan and is passionate about empowering patients to reach their goals and improve daily function.

Focus areas
  • Daily living skills
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Pediatric to geriatric care
  • Home programs
Meet the whole team
What it helps

Where Occupational Therapy Can Help

Samantha helps people whose pain or health condition gets in the way of daily life. Tap any one to learn more.

Hand & WristElbow PainShoulder PainArthritisPost-Op RehabNeurological Rehab
  • Trouble with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, or cooking
  • Weak grip or trouble with small tasks like buttons and writing
  • Low strength or stamina for your everyday routine
  • Managing a long-term health condition day to day
Inside a visit

What Happens During Occupational Therapy

Your sessions are built around the tasks you want to get back to. Your care may include:

Daily living skills

Practice with real tasks like dressing, bathing, and cooking, broken into steps you can do safely on your own.

Hand and fine motor work

Exercises for grip, pinch, and finger control to help with small tasks like buttons, keys, and opening jars.

Strength and stamina training

Exercises that build the strength and endurance you need for your daily routine, not just for the gym.

Adaptive equipment

Samantha helps you choose and learn to use tools, like reachers or easy-grip handles, that make tasks easier and safer.

Strategies for chronic conditions

Simple ways to pace yourself, protect sore joints, and plan your day so a long-term condition gets in the way less.

Home programs

A clear set of exercises and tips to practice at home, so your progress carries over between visits.

Better together

Occupational Therapy Works Even Better With

Samantha works in the same office as the rest of our team, so you can get more than one kind of help in one place.

A physical therapist treating a patient's kneeOccupational Therapy +Physical TherapyPhysical therapy works on walking, balance, and big movements, while Samantha focuses on your hands and daily tasks. Together they cover the whole picture.About physical therapy A chiropractor adjusting a patient's shoulderOccupational Therapy +Chiropractic CareWhen neck or upper back stiffness makes reaching and lifting hard, Dr. Ragone can treat those joints while Samantha works on the tasks themselves.About chiropractic care A pain management injection being administeredOccupational Therapy +Pain ManagementIf pain keeps holding back your progress, Dr. Ferrer can take a closer look and help manage it so you can keep working toward your goals.About pain management
What to expect

Your Occupational Therapy Journey

  1. 01

    Evaluation

    Samantha talks with you about your pain, your daily routine, and your medical history, then checks your strength, joint motion, and how you handle everyday tasks.

  2. 02

    Setting goals

    Together you pick the tasks that matter most to you, and she builds a plan of exercises and techniques around them.

  3. 03

    Therapy sessions

    Regular visits may include hands-on therapy, exercises, and practice with real tasks. She tracks your progress and changes the plan as needed.

  4. 04

    Discharge

    When you reach your goals, you leave with a home program and tips to keep your progress and help avoid future problems.

Good to know

Occupational Therapy FAQ

Still have a question? Call us and a member of our team will help.

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What is the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy?

They often overlap. Physical therapy focuses more on movement, like walking, bending, and lifting. Occupational therapy focuses on the everyday tasks you use that movement for, especially with your hands and arms, like dressing, cooking, and writing.

Who is occupational therapy for?

People of all ages, from children to older adults. It can help after an injury or surgery, with arthritis or another long-term condition, or any time daily tasks have become hard to do on your own.

What happens at my first visit?

Samantha asks about your pain, your health history, and which daily tasks are hard for you. She checks your strength and joint motion, then works with you to set goals and a plan.

Will I get exercises to do at home?

Yes. Samantha gives you a home program that fits your routine and updates it as you improve, so the work you do in the office carries over into daily life.

Can I have occupational therapy and physical therapy at the same time?

Yes. Both are in the same office, so your therapists can talk to each other and work toward the same goals.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We accept most major plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (908) 282-3737 and we will check your coverage.

Start today

Get Back to Your Everyday

Book a visit with Samantha and tell her which daily tasks have gotten hard. Same-week appointments are available.

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573 Amboy AveWoodbridge, NJ 07095 (Route 35)
Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 7:30 PMClosed Saturday and Sunday
(908) 282-3737Fax 848-999-2378
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