ABOUT US
Buffalo Occupational Therapy is a woman-owned, specialty clinical practice based in Buffalo, NY, dedicated exclusively to memory, brain, and neurological rehabilitation. BOT is not a general outpatient clinic. Our work centers on advanced cognitive remedial therapy and long-term neurological management for individuals living with complex brain and neurodegenerative conditions.
Led by Michelle Eliason, MS, OTR/L, and Adrianna Brown, MS, OTR/L, BOT provides highly specialized, evidence-driven care for adults navigating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, and other acquired or progressive neurological disorders. Our clinical approach integrates cognitive neuroscience, occupation-centered intervention, and dual-task performance training to support functional independence, quality of life, and long-term adaptation across the disease continuum.
In addition to individualized outpatient services, Buffalo Occupational Therapy offers neurological consultation and professional education services statewide. We partner with healthcare organizations, therapy practices, and interdisciplinary teams to train clinicians and support staff in best practices for working with individuals with neurodegenerative disease—grounded in occupational therapy principles and aligned with interdisciplinary models of care.
Recognizing a gap in professionally managed, research-supported neurological care in Western New York, BOT was established to deliver a deliberate, high-touch clinical experience for both individuals and professionals seeking depth, precision, and expertise in brain-based rehabilitation.
Board Certified Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Current Credentials and Affiliations
- Registered and NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
- Registered and Licensed as an OT in Texas and California
- CARES Dementia Specialist (C.D.S.)
- Certified Kinesiology Taping Specialist (CKTS)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
- NBCOT Certification – Older Adult Designation (2019)
- New York Occupational Therapy Association Member and Advocate (2019)
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member and Advocate since 2016
- Brain Injury Association of America (2021)
BIO
Michelle Eliason is a Board Certified Occupational Therapist in Buffalo, NY. She has served in roles as rehab manager, director of rehab, medical writer, therapist, adjunct professor, practitioner mentor, and private practice owner. Michelle’s emphasis in clinical practice is providing rehabilitative and habilitative interventions to individuals diagnosed with progressive neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Michelle is a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Science at the University at Buffalo, specializing in structural brain changes in aging and aging with brain conditions. Her research focus is on developing a rehabilitation framework that maximizes the functional capacity of an individual at each stage of progressive dementia using traditional rehabilitation approaches and non-invasive brain stimulation.
When Michelle is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jordan, three children, and dog, Maxwell. She also enjoys taking quiet walks outside.
Michelle C. Eliason, MSOT, OTR/L
Owner, Cognitive Scientist, Neurodegenerative practice emphasis
Research interests: Neurological cortical communication and neuromuscular re-education, Alzheimer’s and other related dementias (ADRD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Maintenance of function in Progressive Neurological and neuromuscular conditions
Adrianna Brown, MSOT, OTR/L
NYS Board Certified Occupational Therapist
Research interests: Progressive Neurological Conditions, Cognitive Remediation, and Productive Aging
Current Credentials and Affiliations
- Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
- 200 Hour Yoga Certification through YogaFit
- YogaFit for Wellness 100-Hour Teacher Training
- Functional Training Certification through American Council of Exercises
BIO
Adrianna graduated from D’Youville College in 2020. Following graduation, she worked in SNF/subacute rehabilitation for approximately one year. During her time in SNF, she learned the value Occupational Therapy has in addressing progressive neurological conditions and acquired neurological conditions. Adrianna had the goal to transition to outpatient occupational therapy in hopes to address patients’ needs before requiring higher level of care.
Adrianna has obtained her 200 Hour Yoga Certification and a speciality 100 Hour Wellness track. This speciality training addresses the application of yoga for people with neurological conditions, heart conditions, chronic pain, and diabetes.
Outside of work Adrianna enjoys spending time with her family, teaching fitness classes, reading, and spending time with her pet bunny, Moonie!
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