Qarib Ahmed

About Qarib

I am a practicing licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with nearly 16 years of experience. My background includes working in inpatient acute and subacute care, outpatient services, homecare, and long-term care settings. In addition to treating patients, I am an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University’s Occupational Therapy department. My journey as a therapist began in 2008 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Housatonic Community College, and in 2013, I graduated from Sacred Heart University with my master's in Occupational Therapy.

In my career, I have found manual therapy to be my passion. Over the years, I have noticed a crucial aspect of therapy that is often overlooked: the treatment of the human fascia. Through myofascial release using the John Barnes approach, I help many of my patients reduce acute or chronic pain, which may decrease or even eliminate the need for pain medication. Myofascial release addresses pain not only on a physical level but also focuses on mental and emotional well-being. In addition to pain reduction, it can increase range of motion and strength, positively impact mental health, and improve overall quality of life.

I have extensive knowledge of physical dysfunction, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. I approach each individual as a whole person, rather than simply treating a diagnosis with a 'set path' to recovery. The body is connected from head to toe, and the principles of myofascial release treat it as such.

Like many others, I am feeling drained by the limitations and constant changes within our healthcare system. I want to treat patients holistically, without worrying about insurance constraints. My goal is to facilitate healing in all my patients, as I believe the human body is capable of extraordinary things.