Alexa Lyvers, MSOT, OTR/L
"I love being a pediatric Occupational Therapist because it allows me to truly make an impact in a child's life by helping them to reach their fullest potential! There is nothing better than seeing a child's confidence grow as they develop new skills through creative play and exploration, and I love being a part of their success."
JT Doscher, DPT
"I feel truly blessed every day that I get to work with wonderful families and children because I am lucky enough to be a Pediatric Physical Therapist. It is one of the best feelings in the world, when you are involved with a family and you help them and their child reach their goals. I love going on adventures with my family. Most of all, I love being a Dad to my son Theo."
Lauren Apicelli, OTR/L
“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!”
Alexandra Stavropoulos, OTR/L
“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!”
Anastasiya Akay MS, OTR/L
“What I enjoy most about being a pediatric OT is seeing children grow more confident and skilled in their daily lives. Plus, a child's natural sense of humor and joy make every workday incredibly fulfilling.”
Jessica Parks, OTL
“I am passionate about being a pediatric occupational therapist and I am dedicated to a lifetime of learning. I love using play as a tool to facilitate a child’s development, improve their confidence, and increase their independence. As a mom of four, I embrace parent involvement for skill carryover and look forward to working toward the family’s goals and empowering them through education and guidance. Working in children’s homes is an amazing opportunity to watch them develop and grow to their fullest potential.”
Michelle Russell, LCSW
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.
Kelsey Conlon MS, OTR/L, CSRS
“ As a pediatric OT, I love having the opportunity to help kiddos gain the confidence and skillset they need to overcome any obstacle and challenge they face. It is truly rewarding to witness and celebrate them achieve their goals!”
Emma Shilowich, MS, OTR/L
“I love seeing kids grow and change just through play. My favorite part is seeing how proud a child is when he or she finally reaches their goal; the pure happiness on their face makes it all worth it.”
Julie Maccarone MS, OTR/L
"I love being a pediatric OT because I love helping children find the tools they need to succeed and claim their independence through their most important occupation, play!"
Katie Lituchy, MS OTR/L
“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!”
Stacy Kirsch Dlugacz, ORT/L, BCP, C/NDT
“I love being an Occupational Therapist, helping children reach their fullest potential. Working with children and celebrating each little milestone is so rewarding.”
Bailee Bunnell, OTR/L
“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.”
Jacquelyn Ford, OTR/L
“Being a pediatric OT and a mom of 2, I am passionate about providing families with the necessary tools, strategies, and resources to best support their children’s growth as they learn and play. My favorite part of the job is the connection I can establish with children and their family members, as well as being able to play an impactful role in their journey.”
Caroline Segota, PT, DPT
"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. "
Janie Dailey, OTR/L
“The best part about being an occupational therapist is the joy that the children and families bring to our sessions! Every child and family is unique and I believe that they learn best through meaningful and fun activities. Now that I am a mother, I truly see how important collaboration with family members and setting up the home environment is to a child’s success. I am so motivated and inspired by the children and families I work with and learn something new from the every day!”
Kristin Rapillo, OTR/L
“My interest in Occupational Therapy stemmed from growing up observing a sibling receive OT in Early Intervention. I saw the benefits of working with children in their home environment and how focusing on a holistic practice can positively impact a child. I love collaborating with the child and family members to create the most accessible environment for a child to play and learn. It is so fulfilling to watch a child achieve their goals through play while becoming more independent in his or her environment.”
Jacqueline Reisner, PT, DPT
“The best part of being a pediatric physical therapist is seeing kids rise to their fullest potential while having fun!.” Jacqueline is a pediatric physical therapist with 10+ years of experience, and holds her doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University.
Lauren Menino, MS, OTR/L
“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. “
Michelle Penso, MS, OTR/L
“Having a passion for health and wellness, I incorporate an integrative approach when working with my clients to promote development. I enjoy guiding parents to help their children improve and thrive in daily activities. It's especially rewarding to see the smile on a child's face when he/she is engaged in a purposeful activity all within the context of play.”