Gretchen Carney, MS OTRL CHT

Gretchen Carney is a licensed occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Her career started in Boston, Massachusetts where she practiced as the lead therapist at a private orthopedic clinic specializing in conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 2021 and worked for Banner PT prior to getting hired at Mayo Clinic in 2024. She currently serves as a Certified Hand Therapist at the Mayo Clinic Phoenix campus. Gretchen earned her Master's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in Boston Massachusetts in 2006. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2011. Gretchen has additional certifications in physical agent modalities, Kinesio taping and dry needling to enhance her treatment of conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. Gretchen has a strong commitment to clinical excellence and mentorship. As lead therapist in Boston, she has guided treatment standards while mentoring students and early-career therapist. She has continued her mentorship in Arizona supervising formal training programs for therapist seeking their certification in hand therapy as well as offering support in training other medical professionals in developing splinting skills for postoperative patients. She is also a member of the American Society of Hand Therapist, American Occupational Therapy Association and the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association.