Meet Team

Magdalena C. Panscik, a Certified Hand Therapist, has over 33 years of diverse clinical experience in Occupational Therapy. She earned her Occupational Therapy Degree and is registered with NBCOT and a CA licensed therapist. She is a member of the HTCC, ASHT, and AOTA. As an out-of-network provider for all insurances, she also specializes in worker’s comp for select Medical Provider Networks.

Magdalena’s passion for Hand Therapy began over 30 years ago when she graduated from the University of Pretoria. She gained a wealth of experience by traveling to various corners of the globe, from Africa, Asia, Canada, and Europe, and has been based in the Central Valley of California since 1996. She has worked in various hospital settings, SNF’s, home health, and inpatient rehab and has guest lectured with OTA programs in Sacramento.

In addition to her clinical work, Magdalena has established a hand therapy fellowship program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. She has also been a clinical mentor for 5 years, promoting this unique OT specialty and hopes to bring the fellowship to Sacramento.

Magdalena is also a first-generation business owner, with a mission to provide therapy access for all and quality care without regard for insurance restrictions or traditional medical care models. Welcome to Global Reach OT & PT, where global opportunities lead to an infinite number of lives being touched.