Annie Thorpe, OTR/L grew up just one town west in Nevada – went to Longview Community College for her Associates Degree – then on to KU for her Bachelors and received her Masters Degree from KU Med. She and her husband have “two amazing boys” Bodie and Trigg and fill much of their free time attending their sporting events. She thoroughly enjoys her career choice where she sees a variety of patients ranging from a few months of age to the more senior population — with problems ranging from sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, mental health issues, neurological disorders and orthopedic dysfunction. Her primary goal is to help her patients regain independence in their daily lives. She made a really great statement – saying – “To say I love my job is an understatement.” We’re so glad to have her!!! Here’s her get acquainted list — so fun –

Favorite color – Bright orange

Favorite food – “My Mom’s tacos – we have Taco night every Wednesday evening!”

Favorite dessert – Apple crisp

Favorite book – “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst

Favorite movie – “Dan in Real Life”

Favorite candy bar – Heath Bar

Favorite drink – “My Mom’s sweet tea – only hers!”

Favorite holiday – Veterans Day

Favorite flower – Hibiscus – any color

Favorite sports team – Nevada Tigers!

Favorite vacay destination – Anywhere with a beach

Favorite animal – “My Black Lab – Cayma”

Favorite song – Two More Bottles of Wine by Emmylou Harris

Dream car – Tank — (Never gotten that answer!)

Go to saying – “I Love You too much to argue — said very frequently to my boys”

And then…Please tell me something about yourself that most might not know — her answer – “ I’m a 5th Degree Black Belt and teach Karate at my own Dojo in Nevada” — well, there you go!