“I have experience supporting children and adults in both telehealth and in-person settings. Areas of interest include sensory processing, emotional regulation/co-regulation, sensory-based feeding difficulties, executive functioning, and interoceptive awareness. I am passionate about partnering with caregivers to empower them to learn the tools needed for their children to succeed. I strive to be neurodiversity affirming, setting goals based on the child’s strengths and interests. My sessions aim to be child-directed and play-based, supporting therapeutic goals. I strive to build a strong connection with the families I work with. Solving problems collaboratively and supporting function through play are just a few of the reasons why being a pediatric occupational therapist is the best!”

“As a pediatric OT, I have the privilege of helping children achieve independence in the tasks and activities that are most meaningful to them. Watching my clients meet pivotal milestones in their lives by establishing the necessary skills through our work together is the most rewarding part of my job!”

“My favorite moments as a pediatric OT are when children realize they have learned a new skill and seeing the parents joy with each accomplishment.”

“As a pediatric physical therapist, I am most joyful when a child triumphs, no matter how small or large. Every child’s achievement is my greatest joy. I build trust with families and work together, driven by the belief in every child’s potential to shine.”

Michelle has extensive experience in the field of mental health working with children & families in educational and residential care settings. Her professional contributions have included individual & family psychotherapy, psychosocial assessment, implementing positive behavior interventions with educators and caregivers, program management, & development of child welfare policy.

“As a pediatric occupational therapist, I am passionate about helping children learn and grow through creative, meaningful activity. I love encouraging children to utilize their strengths to overcome obstacles. The most rewarding part of OT is when a child builds their confidence, reaches their goals, and has fun while doing so!”

“As a Pediatric OT, I’m helping kids create new pathways for learning using highly engaging, interactive and therapeutic materials. Who wouldn’t want to learn this way?”

“For me, being a pediatric occupational therapist means giving children the chance to reach their full potential. It is my passion to create individualized treatment plans specifically for each child and family while utilizing evidence-based research to meet their needs. To me, this is more than a job, it’s a dream to play functionally with children and help them achieve greater independence in every aspect of life.”

"My favorite part about working with the pediatric population is celebrating the small and large victories when reaching their therapeutic goals. While recognizing that each child's needs and interests are unique, I love that pediatric physical therapy requires creativity when working towards milestones. "

“Being a pediatric occupational therapist is a very important part of my life. The greatest part of my job is getting to work with the entire family unit. Using creativity, play, and empathy we can create the treatment plan that best suits your child. Together we will help your child grow, adapt, and gain confidence in their many abilities.”

“The best part about being a pediatric Occupational therapist is seeing a child recognize their own success and build confidence. Creating opportunities for learning through play and exploration, making OT activities part of daily routines, and drawing upon training in specialized practice areas it is my goal to help develop a plan best fit for each child and family. “

“The best part of being an occupational therapist is exploring all of the different and exciting ways to connect with children to support them in achieving their goals. Working with families in the home environment is such a great opportunity as a therapist to get the whole picture of who a client is and what is most beneficial to their continued growth.”

“I love being an occupational therapist because I love helping people live their lives to the fullest. Through Tiny Transformations, I treasure my role in learning each family’s individual needs and creating a plan to help parents understand how to support their kids and to help kids be more independent and comfortable exploring the world around them.”

“As a pediatric occupational therapist, I collaborate with children and families to create individualized plans that help cultivate the skills desired for growth and independence throughout life. I believe that a child engaging in fun and meaningful activities offers motivation and success to support the achievement of his/her goals. The most rewarding aspect of this profession is sharing an abundance of laughs and always finding victories to celebrate (big and small) along the way!”