Victoria (Tori) Goldhammer MS, OTR/L, ATP, ECHM, CLCP
Tori, the founder of Living At Home Consultations, earned a BS degree from Cornell University and her MS degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Tori specializes in home modification planning for fall risk management, home accessibility, and memory concerns. Tori has created and managed fall prevention, home modification and advocacy programming for non-profit organizations. As a result of Tori’s advocacy, the DC Council passed “The Safe at Home Act of 2015“. As of 2023, the Safe at Home Program has completed over 6000 jobs in the District of Columbia.
Currently, Tori sits on several national expert panels regarding implementation of fall prevention and home modification programs. Additionally, Tori has been a national continuing education instructor and clinical research partner with several universities. Tori and the Living at Home staff are available for home accessibility assessments, new program consulting, continuing education, expert witness testimony and life care planning consultations.
Tori has earned the following certifications:
- Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) certification in 2003.
- Executive Certificate in Home Modifications (EHCM) in 2008.
- Home Modifications Practitioner’s Certificate Program through the Davis School of Gerontology/USC Andrus in 2012.
- Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) in 2022
Tori enjoys volunteering at several organizations including the Brandywine SPCA, Contractors for a Cause, and Delaware Hospice.
Sarah King, MPT, WCS
Sarah King received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1995 and has worked in the hospital setting ever since. She has extensive experience in the acute care of patients with a wide variety of diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, pulmonary, post-surgical and medical illnesses. She has done advanced training in the treatment of balance disorders and the common and uncommon challenges faced by the aging adult.
Sarah completed a residency in Pelvic Health at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and she is a board-certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist. Sarah earned her BA from Macalester College in 1985 and her MPT degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore in 1995.
Brittany Ginsberg, OTD, OTR/L, CAPS
Brittany Ginsberg, a contract therapist for Living at Home, is a certified and registered Occupational Therapist with over 2 years of experience in acute care, working with all ages and serving a wide range of diagnoses. She also works in pediatrics with a focus on fine motor skills, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.
Brittany graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2020 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Human Development, and graduated from Towson University in 2023 with her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. Brittany’s doctoral capstone focused on Universal Design in housing, which practices the modification of home environments to make them as accessible, functional, and safe as possible for all ages and abilities. She holds an advanced certification as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).
Anisha Carr, OTD, OTR/L, CAPS
Anisha Carr, a contract therapist for Living at Home, is an occupational therapist specializing in home modifications, accessibility, and aging-in-place design. She earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Towson University, where she completed her capstone on interprofessional collaboration in the home modification process.
Anisha has worked with Howard County, Maryland through a HUD-funded home modification program serving low-income older adults. She has extensive experience conducting comprehensive home assessments, identifying functional barriers, developing individualized modification plans, and coordinating with contractors, property managers, and community partners. Her work includes grant reporting, resident communication, and ensuring that recommendations translate into meaningful safety improvements.
Certified as an Aging-in-Place Specialist, Anisha integrates clinical expertise with a strong interest in ergonomics, spatial efficiency, and universal design. Her practice focuses on promoting independence, reducing fall risk, and creating safer and more supportive home environments for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Paula Gardner, OTR/L, CAPS
Paula Gardner is a licensed and NBCOT-certified Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience dedicated to helping individuals achieve greater safety, independence, and quality of life. She currently serves as a contract therapist with Living at Home Consultations. Paula earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Loma Linda University and holds active licensure in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Delaware.
As a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), Paula is deeply committed to designing safe, functional home environments tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her diverse clinical background includes home health, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and community-based practice settings.
Throughout her career, Paula has held both clinical and leadership roles across multiple organizations. She has also served as a guest medical professional lecturer for the Department of Aging and Community Living’s Safe at Home Program in Washington, DC. Her areas of expertise include comprehensive home safety and environmental assessments, falls-risk evaluations, and recommendations for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Paula’s practice is grounded in a client-centered approach that integrates compassion, professionalism, and practical expertise, empowering clients to live safely, comfortably, and confidently in their homes