Welcome. I’m Summer—board certified occupational therapist, educator, and founder of Wild Pine Living Essentials.

After over two decades working in healthcare, on the health insurance end, then over a decade working in hospitals and clinics as an OT, I’ve observed a recurring pattern: people are often navigating major health events and conditions, surgeries, or life transitions without the right tools, knowledge, or adequate preparation. That’s where Wild Pine Living was born.

I’ve created this space to help shift some of the focus from reaction to preparation, offering proactive, practical support that helps people live with more ease, confidence, and independence.

Through curated tools, on-demand resources, and personalized consultations, I aim to help individuals feel more confident in their daily routines and lives, whether they’re preparing for a surgery, managing a household through arthritis or other chronic disease, or simply looking to age with ease and intention.

Rooted in clinical experience and a deep belief in living well, Wild Pine is here to guide and equip you for what’s next, no matter where you are in the journey.

Thanks for being here. I’m so glad you are.