Ariel Blanchette

Ariel Blanchette, MAOT, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist currently providing services at Maple Grove Hospital primarily in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since April 2022. Concurrently, Ariel has been a pediatric occupational therapist at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute since August 2021 and held a similar position at Ridgeview Medical Center from January 2021 to August 2021. Prior professional experience includes working at Sora Pediatric Therapy and serving as a special education paraprofessional at Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Public Schools. Ariel's early career involved roles such as a bartender and camp counselor. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from both the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Gustavus Adolphus College.