ABOUT BRYNNE
Brynne is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and certified ergonomic assessment specialist, and often draws upon these backgrounds in her work. She has extensive experience helping adults of all ages establish health-promoting lifestyle routines through education on and implementation of stress management, time management, prioritization and organization, and sleep hygiene strategies. Brynne aims to empower others to rise + thrive by creating their meaningful and fulfilling life through personalized and purpose-driven living. Brynne is a lover of traveling + exploring new cultures, reading + writing, food + wine + cooking, and getting out in nature.
Background + Certifications
Brynne grew up in northern California, where she balanced traveling year-round on an elite soccer team while excelling in academics. She pursued her undergraduate degree in Human Performance at the University of Southern California (USC), and soon went on to complete her Master's of Occupational Therapy (OT) at USC, where she focused on Lifestyle Redesign®, a preventative lifestyle-based OT approach founded at USC. She completed a clinical rotation at the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, home of Lifestyle Redesign®, where she was trained on lifestyle interventions helping clients of all ages manage chronic conditions such as migraine, pain, epilepsy, and diabetes. Here she saw the need for early intervention and preventative services, and ultimately found her passion working with young professionals and high school, college and graduate students. She found her ikigai, helping them adapt to new routines and responsibilities associated with these life transitions, while also helping them to discover and successfully integrate health-promoting and sustainable habits for lifelong success. Brynne went on to pursue her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at Boston University, where her focus was on college student wellbeing, designing an innovative stress management mobile application for the college student population.
Brynne frequently contributes to online media outlets, such as Thrive Global, and has been featured as a guest on multiple health and wellness podcasts.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Boston University
Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
The Back School
The Science of Well-Being Course
Yale University
MA, Occupational Therapy
BA, Human Performance
University of Southern California
Trained in Lifestyle Redesign® + Motivational Interviewing
University of Southern California
The Chopra Well-Being Method Pilot Course
Chopra Education
National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
Registered by the NBCOT
Licensed by CBOT
Prevent T2 Lifestyle Coach Certified
National Diabetes Prevention Program
a note from brynne
MY MISSION
Through a lifestyle-based occupational lens, I seek to empower others to optimize their life in sustainable ways.
MY VISION
I envision a community where wellbeing and self care are at the forefront of lifestyle; where people are empowered with the knowledge and resources to adopt healthy habits and routines that fulfill their holistic wants and needs; where individuals everywhere are living healthier, happier, and more meaningful lives, full of intention + purpose.
Everything I post on brynneterry.com and affiliated social media accounts is what I believe to be helpful and true based on my educational background, evidence-based research, and personal experiences. Please note that all opinions expressed are my own and are not reflections of my past and or employers or academic institutions. The information provided is under no circumstances considered occupational therapy services, or intended to be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a doctor or appropriate medical provider prior to initiating any health program.
In staying genuine and authentic to my audience, I will never endorse a product, brand, or idea that I do not use or support myself. Know that the content I share has helped my personal journey to wellbeing, and that I am committed to providing this community with access to holistic health and wellness perspectives and resources across all aspects of life. Information and resources are designed to support and empower you to make positive choices towards wellbeing and support your engagement in meaningful occupations.
My experiences have inspired the creation of this website, but what has ultimately driven my passion behind the website is my own personal journey to wellbeing -- one that is ongoing and far from perfect. It has taken years of struggling, not knowing how to effectively manage all aspects of my wellbeing, and reaching my breaking point to ultimately find my personal sense of balance. While I am human, and still live through ups and downs along the way, I have experienced tremendous personal growth by integrating consistent practices that support my mind + body + soul. I hope to inspire you to do the same.