Kimberly Caruso
Certified Hand Therapist

Kimberly is passionate about treating hand, elbow, and shoulder injuries. As an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist (CHT), she focuses on function and the impact an injury to the hand, elbow, and shoulder can have on someone during their daily life. She enjoys collaborating with clients to problem solve creative solutions so they can manage everyday tasks. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with Labor and Industries claims and enjoys assisting injured workers return to work.

Kimberly unceasingly works to advance her hand therapy and occupational therapy skills through continuing education. She enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams that can include, physicians, other therapists, and allied health professions to maximize client outcomes. She is fascinated with anatomy and how the human body works.

Kimberly has worked closely with local hand surgeons throughout her career in hand therapy, and brings specialized knowledge to help her patients recover from (or avoid!) surgery.

​When not working, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with her husband and dog.

Professional Experience

2022 – present Certified Hand Therapist, Hands for Living LLC, Lynnwood, WA
2010 – 2022 Certified Hand Therapist, Proliance Surgeons, Edmonds, WA

Education & Qualifications

~2005 – Certified Hand Therapist, Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC)
2004 – present Extensive continuing education in rehabilitation of the hand, arm, and shoulder
Certification by U.S. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy

Ongoing Memberships
American Society of Hand Therapists
Washington Occupational Therapy Association
Hand Therapy Link