Occupational Therapy

About Catherine

Catherine Whiting is a professional occupational therapist based near Seattle, WA. She has practiced occupational therapy for over 33 years experience, working with children of all ages.

She lived on Bainbridge Island for 23 years, is married with two grown sons and three grandchildren.

My Philosophy

Having worked in King and Kitsap Counties my entire career, I know and am known by many physicians, therapists, and agencies. Although I am an individual private practitioner, I believe strongly in the team approach. I like to give and receive feedback from family members, physicians, and community members serving the child for the most thorough evaluation and intervention possible. Because I value the importance of services from a variety of settings I may offer recommendations to schools and other agencies, but I will never dictate what another agency should do. I believe in early intervention, having seen the wonderful foundation building that is possible when problem areas are treated at this critical time. If I feel I am not the best person to serve the child, I will not hesitate to refer elsewhere.

  • Occupational Therapist, registered/licensed for 30 years
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, Early Intervention Track
  • Vice Chair of State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Neurodevelopmental Therapy Certified
  • Sensory Integration Therapy and Practice Trained
  • Pediatric Massage Therapy Trained
  • Floor time/D.I.R. Intervention Trained
  • Certified Yoga Practitioner for Children with Special Needs
  • Member of American Occupational Therapy Association, Washington Occupational Therapy Association, Sensory Integration International, Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association
  • Speaker at numerous professional workshops, classes, in-services, and lectures
  • Worked in a wide variety of pediatric settings: Children’s Hospital; University of Washington; Neurodevelopmental clinics; public school districts; Head Start; private practice
  • Frequent attendance at continuing education workshops; over 30 hours each year.