This month’s profile is on Michelle Whitaker, an occupational therapist and DOR at Westbury of McDonough in McDonough, GA. She has been with the Integra team for 1 year.

Michelle grew up in Griffin, GA and graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2007. She recently bought a house in McDonough. She hopes to soon marry her boyfriend, David, of five years. She enjoys anything outdoors like biking, jogging, swimming, hiking, camping, boating and skiing. She also enjoys shopping, reading and traveling. She is currently reading, “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Michelle says the best part of her job is working with a team of wonderful therapists to help patients achieve goals and being their cheerleader along the way. The highlight of her career and greatest challenge has been taking on the role of Director of Rehab. She has learned so much about management and teamwork in the process.

As far as what keeps her going, “I am naturally an energetic person and love to be busy. I can attribute some of this energy to plenty of sleep, healthy eating habits and the exciting challenges of being an occupational therapist!”