The Institute for Sex, Intimacy, & Occupational Therapy's mission is to dismantle restrictive norms related to sexuality and intimacy which limit clients and limit ourselves.  Through continuing education, consultation, and mentorship, I strive to promote understanding, respect, and empowerment for individuals as sexual beings through all of our engagements. 

I am earnestly working towards this mission by filling the gap in sexuality related education and guidance for occupational therapy professionals and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.  In addition to the digital education I have available on this site, I provide in person and virtual customized staff CEU training continuing education, curriculum and professor consultation, mentorship, and project management. Interested in customized staff training, curriculum development, consultation, or project management?  Let's chat!  Email me at [email protected].  

The Institute's customers are clinicians, professors, and students and we all share a commitment to advancing healthcare professionals' preparedness to address sexuality and intimacy. 

Sexuality is an ADL! As such, you already have all the credentials you need to address this with your clients. However, being able to and feeling confident in doing so are two different things! For that reason, we have created a library of continuing education courses aimed at the OT practitioner who wants to learn more about sexuality and intimacy.

We have a variety of courses that are aimed at both beginners and advanced practitioners. For our current course listing, click here. 

If you’re looking for more support before you start addressing sex + intimacy with your clients, we offer CEU courses and individual consulting. An easy way to get started with us is by joining our free members group and taking the free CEU course. 

Yes! We are a part of the AOTA Approved Provider Program. 

Absolutely! Our courses are appropriate for any student who would like to proactively learn more about this area of practice. Dr. Ellis is also available to work with schools directly; please contact us here if you would like to book her for a speaking engagement or curriculum review.

The Certified Sexuality OT Certification is specifically tailored to occupational therapy professionals and focus on the application of occupational therapy principles to enhance health and quality of life.  Our intent with this certification is to bridge the gap between clinicians who want to integrate sexuality into their OT practice but feel they need support, guidance, and training. The Certified Sexuality OT Certification can be utilized for OT professional who want to grow in place, develop advanced practice, or specialize. 

Yes! The Institute seeks to be an economic ecosystem which supports the amazing work sexuality OT educators are doing.  We always love hearing from other OT practitioners who are looking to share their sex and intimacy knowledge with a wider audience. Please contact us here.

We are often able to offer limited scholarships, available upon request, for often minoritized groups, for example among many others, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ folks, and people with disability.  We also offer scholarships to individuals who are students in OT school or veterans.  Please contact us for current opportunities.

Dr. Ellis also offers 1:1 consultations for any practitioner who is looking for a more personalized experience. You can book directly with her here.

Yes! Our membership page is full of resources.