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Mental Health Conferences
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2025
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Oregon
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AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health
Mental Health Conferences
AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health
The AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health will take place in Portland, Oregon, focusing on innovations in women's health within occupational therapy. This in-person event will cover a wide range of topics including maternal health, menopause, and trauma-informed care.
October 10–11, 2025
Portland, Oregon
In-person Event
CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
The AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health is a comprehensive event dedicated to exploring the latest innovations in women's health within the field of occupational therapy. Held in Portland, Oregon, this in-person conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn from leading experts about a wide range of topics, including maternal health, menopause, and trauma-informed care. Participants will engage in sessions that offer practical strategies, case stories, and research knowledge to improve client outcomes. The conference will also emphasize building a community among occupational therapy practitioners passionate about advancing women's health care.
The agenda includes pre-conference sessions, keynote speeches, and concurrent sessions over two days. Topics will cover the scope of women's health, such as maternal role transitions, gestational diabetes, and lactation care. Attendees can expect to gain new insights and colleagues while experiencing the vibrant city of Portland in the fall.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
October 10–11, 2025
Location
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
City/State
Portland, Oregon
Address
1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
American Occupational Therapy Association
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: conference@aota.org
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost |
Type |
Notes |
| $365.00 |
Early rates |
OT Full |
| $330.00 |
Early rates |
OTA Full |
| $237.00 |
Early rates |
Student/Retired Full |
| $420.00 |
Regular rates |
OT Full |
| $380.00 |
Regular rates |
OTA Full |
| $272.00 |
Regular rates |
Student/Retired Full |
| $220.00 |
Daily Rates |
OT |
| $198.00 |
Daily Rates |
OTA |
| $142.00 |
Daily Rates |
Student/Retired |
| $99.00 |
Pre-conference Rates |
Pre-conference #1 |
| $99.00 |
Pre-conference Rates |
Pre-conference #2 |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will feature pre-conference sessions on October 9, followed by two days of concurrent sessions. Keynote and concurrent sessions will cover a variety of topics, including trauma-informed care, maternal health, and occupational therapy's role in women's health.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Mauly Her Lo
PP-OTD, MS, OTR/L, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Kia Burks
OTD, OTR/L, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Evguenia Popova
PhD, OTR/L, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Cristiana Couchman
Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
Stephanie Edwards
Wrexham University, Wrexham, United Kingdom
Kimberly Krebs
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Sabina Khan
PhD, OTD, OTR/L, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Miami, FL
Jordan Major
OTR/L, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Ashley Hobson
DSc, MOT, OTR/L, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Karen Park
OTD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA
Lindsey Trott
OTD, OTR/L, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT
Patricia Corbin
OTD, MS, OTR/L, Integrated Therapy Services, Columbus, GA
Sarah McCadden
OTD, OTR/L, CSOT, Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, VA
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Participants can earn contact hours for attending pre-conference sessions.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
The host hotel for the conference is the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, located at 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201. The hotel offers room rates of $186 for single/double occupancy and $206 for triple/quad occupancy. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-546-9513 and referencing the special rate code AOTAOTR.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Valet parking is available at the hotel for $54 per night for cars and $78 per night for oversized vehicles. Self-parking is not available at the hotel, but attendees can consult the area parking map for self-park options nearby.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations can sponsor the event by purchasing exhibit space for $1,400, which includes a 6-foot table, exhibitor logo on the agenda, and an attendee mailing list. A shared literature/employment table is available for $400. Customized sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Dianne Vance at dvance@aota.org for more information.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.
If you noticed an issue with the above information, please send us an email: conferences@quilltherapysolutions.com (Ideally, include a link to the conference and the details that need to be corrected. Thank you!)
