Cristiane Carmo

Cristiane Fuchs Amaral Carmo, OTR/L is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of specialized experience in aquatic therapy and pediatric neuro-rehabilitation. Trained at UFMG in Brazil, her passion for fluid movement led her to complete advanced certifications in NDT aquatics, Watsu and specialized aquatic programs for complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. In 2001, Cristiane established True Blue Therapy in Tampa Bay, Florida, expanding it into a leading interdisciplinary clinic providing land and aquatic OT, PT, and SLP services, as well as professional clinical mentoring and international consulting. Having provided volunteer training to families and clinicians in resource-limited communities worldwide, Cristiane remains dedicated to leveraging the restorative power of the aquatic environment to empower children, foster family belonging, and inspire functional independence.