Providing occupational therapy services in educational settings throughout the Twin Cities, supporting student participation, independence, and access to meaningful learning experiences.
Up North OT provides flexible, school-based occupational therapy contracting services throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Whether a school needs short-term coverage, support with an existing caseload, or a long-term OT partnership, services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each school and its students.
My approach is centered on collaboration, consistency, and building lasting relationships with schools and educational teams. I value working alongside teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and families to develop practical strategies that support student participation and access to the educational environment.
Services include:
Initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
IEP development and meeting participation
Direct and indirect occupational therapy services
Classroom observations
Collaboration and consultation with educational staff
Environmental modifications and individualized strategies to support student success
My goal is to provide dependable, high-quality occupational therapy while building meaningful, long-term partnerships with schools and the communities around them.
About Up North OT
Meet the OT
Hi, I'm Jacey Savage, a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with over six years of experience supporting students across a variety of educational settings.
Over the past six years, I have provided occupational therapy services through travel assignments in California, Arizona, and Minnesota. My experience spans preschool through adult transition programs, including specialized settings supporting students with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), and a variety of other learning needs.
My clinical experience includes supporting fine motor and visual motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, activities of daily living, and functional participation in the classroom. I also have experience with environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, sensory supports, classroom accessibility, and strategies that promote student independence and engagement.
I especially enjoy collaborating with teachers and educational teams to develop practical, individualized strategies that can be incorporated into everyday classroom routines. I believe occupational therapy is most effective when it extends beyond the therapy session and becomes part of a student's daily learning environment.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time at the lake, being outdoors, and making memories with my husband and our dog.