Sarah Terrible

Holistic Wellness Coach

Sarah Terrible graduated with her BS in psychology from Ursinus College in 2006. Sarah later graduated from Temple University with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2011. She completed a level II clinical rotation in mental health at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth VA which piqued her interest in mental health OT. Sarah has worked with wounded warriors and active-duty members who were diagnosed with conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and traumatic brain injury. She particularly enjoyed this setting with how creative and client-centered treatments could be.

She has worked in outpatient orthopedics for the last 12 years initially starting in Virginia and then in the US Virgin Islands from 2014 treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions such as nerve compression/tension injuries, tendonitis, fractures, post-operative care, chronic pain, and just general age-related changes. In 2021, Sarah returned to her psychology and mental health roots and began treating clients at a private practice psychology office. In this setting, she collaborated with psychologists, social workers, and counselors to work with clients experiencing mental and emotional stressors such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and executive dysfunction. While she enjoyed serving others in traditional outpatient settings, she always felt like a component was missing in providing truly holistic care to others. In 2022, she received her master reiki certification (Usui-style) in Asheville NC. Sharing the magic of energy work with herself and others has been the most fulfilling role yet. While St. Thomas is no longer her physical home and now resides in Atlanta, GA, Sarah is excited to still be a part of the Virgin Islands community through virtual services.
In addition to providing OT and reiki services, Sarah enjoys teaching group exercise classes such as HIIT, strengthening, and stretching as well as mindfulness classes with a focus on mind-body connection and breathwork. Teaching others and helping them to “get back in their bodies” is extremely empowering and another source of spiritual connection and development. She has also had the opportunity to provide in-services to various workplaces and schools on wellness topics such as burnout, qi gong, work-life balance, and joint protection strategies for decreased incidence of injury.