Sarah Bence Title: Writer and occupational therapist Education: Kenyon College, University of Plymouth Registered occupational therapistWriter with over 6 years of experiencePatient advocate Experience Sarah is a freelance writer with over 6 years of experience as well as a registered occupational therapist. As a writer, her work has appeared in several publications, including Health, Verywell Health, Healthline, Business Insider, SELF Magazine, and more.As an occupational therapist, Sarah has worked in a range of mental health settings, including community mental health services and memory care. She received the Catherine Mounter Award in Occupational Science for her research on the health and wellbeing benefits of amateur choir singing.Sarah is also a patient advocate, and lives with celiac disease and endometriosis. She runs the travel blog Endless Distances, where she shares tips for celiac safe, gluten free travel. Education Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts in english and creative writing from Kenyon College. She later earned a Master of Science in occupational therapy from University of Plymouth. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.