Occupational Therapist, Department Head
Blue Bird Day Employee Since 2019

• Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist 
• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified 
• CPR/First Aid Certified

• Sensory Integration 
• Soft Tissue Work 
• Kinesio Taping Techniques 

1. To continue expanding my practice and therapeutic toolbox by utilizing a variety of and learning new evidenced-based strategies while maintaining a holistic approach. 

I had open-heart surgery at the age of ten and received occupational and physical therapy in the hospital to help me relearn how to independently get dressed, perform self-care tasks, and walk safely. Ever since then, I knew I wanted to help children with their skill development. 

• American Civil Liberties Union
• World Central Kitchen

Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy,
Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science,
Saint Louis University

After working in outpatient pediatrics for seven years seeing kids only once a week for treatment sessions, I was ready for a more intensive setting where I could make an even bigger impact on my clients’ lives. That’s what I love about working at Blue Bird Day—our kids are given so much therapeutic support throughout their school day in order to make the most progress and gains! 

Blue Bird Day fosters socialization, sensory regulation, and pre-academic learning in children ages 2–7 years in therapeutic rotations that simulate  preschool and kindergarten settings. Our compassionate therapists practice a relationship-based and family-centered approach, provide parent training, and collaborate on goals and individualized intensive treatment plans for your child.

We believe in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team approach to therapy.  A team of occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, developmental therapists, behavioral therapists, physical therapists, and therapeutic assistants are created for each child to ensure child and family are fully supported and the best possible results are achieved.  

Options for individualized, group and virtual therapy sessions are available as well. 

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