Bridget Ireland-Ek
Personal Information & Interests
Bridget Ireland-Ek is a native of Mankato. She has had the privilege of working with an interdisciplinary program in Zambia to support families of children with disabilities and volunteering to provide education and clinical support in Guatemala.
Expertise & Clinical Interests
Her clinical interests include early intervention, feeding therapy, visual motor and fine motor skill development, and development of skills to support participation in activities of daily living. She has had experience in schools, autism centers, clinic and home-based settings to support children of all ages from birth to 18 years old.
Languages
English
Mankato Clinic
Bridget Ireland-Ek joined the Mankato Clinic in 2025.
Locations
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Pediatric Therapy ServicesDirections
Mankato
About Bridget Ireland-Ek
As an occupational therapist, I love being able to use play therapeutically and creatively to build connections with children and help them develop a variety of skills. I strive to provide individualized and engaging interventions to support meaningful goals for the child and their family.
Education / Specialty
- Bachelor of Arts
- Psychology, Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN
- Masters Degree
- Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
Bridget Ireland-Ek
Personal Information & Interests
Bridget Ireland-Ek is a native of Mankato. She has had the privilege of working with an interdisciplinary program in Zambia to support families of children with disabilities and volunteering to provide education and clinical support in Guatemala.
Expertise & Clinical Interests
Her clinical interests include early intervention, feeding therapy, visual motor and fine motor skill development, and development of skills to support participation in activities of daily living. She has had experience in schools, autism centers, clinic and home-based settings to support children of all ages from birth to 18 years old.
Languages
English
Mankato Clinic
Bridget Ireland-Ek joined the Mankato Clinic in 2025.
Locations
-
Pediatric Therapy ServicesDirections
Mankato
Education / Specialty
- Bachelor of Arts
- Psychology, Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN
- Masters Degree
- Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN
About Bridget Ireland-Ek
As an occupational therapist, I love being able to use play therapeutically and creatively to build connections with children and help them develop a variety of skills. I strive to provide individualized and engaging interventions to support meaningful goals for the child and their family.