Articles by Thea Johansen

Thea is a skilled physical therapist and technical anthropologist, using her extensive knowledge and experience to help individuals attain the highest possible level of independence in the home and office environment.

Her deep understanding of human movement and behavior allows her to play a crucial role in ensuring that our products are user-centered and meet the specific needs of our customers. Thea actively engages with users in her analysis and product development processes, gathering valuable insights to shape the design and functionality of our assistive technology solutions. Her expertise in user ergonomics and product technology is shared through our blog and webinars, providing valuable educational resources to our audience.

Highlights

Authorized Physiotherapist from UCN Aalborg in 2012
Master's Degree in Techno Anthropology from Aalborg University 2019
Experience within the world of rehabilitation of children and adults and assistive technology.

Experience

As a Physiotherapist, Thea has worked with rehabilitation of children and adults within the field of special care. A job that consisted of applying manual techniques and training, but also patience, communication and often a lot of Assistive Technology. As a physiotherapist Thea began to take particular interest in Assistive Technology and the people using it.

“I find it very interesting how a disability becomes less invasive with the right tools.”

Education

Thea Træholt Johansen has combined a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy with a master’s degree in techno anthropology. – This constitutes a composition which caters to both practical and academic perspectives. As a Product Analyst at VELA, Thea collects and analyze quantitative and qualitative user data with the goal of supporting product development.