Provider Profile
Title(s)
Occupational Therapist II at Hatfield Rehabilitation Services
Department + Services
Rehabilitation Services
Programs + Specialties
Nikki has 16 years of experience in outpatient hand therapy. She moved to Massachusetts for a mentorship opportunity in hand therapy after graduation, and spent 10+ years working in the Berkshires before returning to the Pioneer Valley. She is most interested and specializes in custom orthosis fabrication and treating patients recovering from hand, wrist and elbow injuries, both non-operative and post-surgical care. She regularly attends continuing education courses to provide the most current and effective treatment strategies for her patients.
Training + Education
Undergraduate: Florida International University Miami
Graduate: Master of Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
Board Certifications
Nationally Board Certified and Licensed in Massachusetts
Certified Hand Therapist
AOTA & ASHT Member
My Philosophy
Our hands are involved in every aspect of our day – in communication, caring for loved ones and with each activity we perform on a daily basis. Nikki believes in an individualized treatment plan and in setting goals to restore or adapt all aspects of hand function for each patient.
Biography
Nikki Losty has worked in Cooley Dickinson Rehabilitation’s Hatfield clinic since 2015 and enjoys working closely with the CDH orthopedic hand surgeons downstairs and other physicians locally. She lives in South Hadley with her husband and has two active children that keep her busy outside of work. She enjoys being outside, hiking, going to the beach and is currently attempting golf.