Hand Therapy Staff
Sarah Anderson, MOTR/L
Sarah received her B.S. in Kinesiology from the University Of Illinois-Urbana in 1997 and her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University in 2001. Prior to working at the University of Utah Orthopedic Center, she worked at an acute rehabilitation hospital where she worked with patients with a variety orthopedic and neurological injuries. She is now focusing her clinical skills in hand therapy and working towards becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. She is currently an associate member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. She enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including hiking and backpacking, spending time with her husband, running and sewing.
Kathy DeTemple, OTR/CHT
Kathy DeTemple OTR/CHT graduated from the University of Kansas in Occupational Therapy in 1978, she began working at the University of Utah in 1988 specializing in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries. Kathy obtained Certification in Hand Therapy the first year it was available in 1991. Kathy enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience both locally and nationally. She is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists, the American Association of Occupational Therapist and the Utah Occupational Therapist Association. Outside of work she enjoys her family,biking,hiking and skiing, she also enjoys volunteering her time to a variety of non profit organizations.
Cherly Hanzelka, OTR, CHT
Cheryl graduated from the University of Texas in 1987 with a BBA in Finance. After five years practicing finance in Texas she decided to change the path of her career and entered into the Masters Program of Occupational Therapy at Texas Womens University from which she graduated in 1997. She received her certification in hand therapy in December, 2006. Cheryl most enjoys living with her partner of 8 years in Emmigration Canyon and making homemade wine.
Bonnie Held, OTR
Bonnie received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1984. She has been a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) since 1992 and came to the U of U as a Hand Therapist in January of 1994. In addition to patient care and research activities, Bonnie is also an active member of the Utah Occupational Therapy Association and has given many professional presentations/lectures to her colleagues, students, and the community. Outside of work, Bonnie enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Stephanie Sato Sueoka, MPT, DPT, CHT
Stephanie received her Masters in physical therapy from Idaho State University (1993) and her Doctorate in PT from the University of Utah (2006). She has been a certified hand therapist since 1999. Stephanie has worked for the University Hospital since 1994 and in addition to her orthopeadic hand experience she has extensive training in acute care, burn therapy and lymphedema therapy. She won the 2007 American Society of Hand Therapist's "Best Clinical Paper" Award for her paper on flexor tendon rehabilitation. Stephanie enjoys her children and family, gardening, home improvement projects, reading and many outdoor activities.
