Kathy Kirchner, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, Owner
We offer individualized design recommendations —from an Occupational Therapist’s perspective— tailored to your specific needs, goals and aesthetics. Our knowledge of disease processes, healthy aging and current design and product solutions can help you modify your home for today and anticipate your needs for the future.
Serving the DMV
Our professional credentials require that we represent the client only and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Licensed in DC, MD and VA
Our Consulting Service Includes:
Assessment
Consultation
Presenting options / design solutions
Specification of materials and fixtures
Coordination with builders
Follow-up
How does a consultation work?
Introduction
+ Fill out our contact form
+ Tell us about yourself and your needs
Get Acquainted
+ Complimentary phone consultation
+ Discuss client goals, interests, scope of work
+ Confirm pricing
Strategize
+ Plan an initial consultation
+ Establish use of photographs, FaceTime, Zoom, or other video platform
+ Discuss how measurements of spaces can be obtained
+ Confirm time for in-home or virtual assessment and provide of letter of engagement
Home Assessment
+ Conduct interview: health history, history of falling, design goals
+ Room by room walk-through and discussion of modification options
+ Provide written recommendations including product links and contractor resources
Questions
+ Discuss written report via phone call, FaceTime or Zoom
+ Have questions answered and clarify recommendations
Refine and Follow-up
+ Finalize design plan
+ Assist with product selection
+ Communicate with contractor for proper product placement / adjustment
“
Kathy was very comforting at a time when I needed that... She understands the questions you have and has thought of the answers already. She's 2 steps ahead. No one else could help me with this at the time. She was invaluable.”
– G.M.
Questions you may be asking yourself
+ Am I (or are my loved ones) safe at home?
+ Will I be able to stay at home as I age or as an illness progresses?
+ Would it be more cost effective to renovate or move?
+ How can I identify the best home modifications for my needs for now and for the future?
+ How can I prevent costly errors due to mistakes or lack of foresight?
Schedule your free initial consultation today!
Every home has a unique purpose, potential and limitations. We offer consultation services to Contractors to provide the best fitting solution for every home and situation.
