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I am passionate about how the brain works and how we CAN impact our brain function and of the clients we work with. I have 26 years of experience in the field of education and now I have my own practice where I work on the integration of reflexes and neurotiming since I am an Interactive Metronome certified provider as well. I am here to serve!!!

Hi everyone I'm Brittney! I am an occupational therapist in the state of Illinois. I am very passionate about utilizing a play based approach with my patients as well as taking a holistic view to truly determine how to help each individual patient. Reflex integration is something that I am very passionate about. I want to share my knowledge and continue to help patients, parents, and teachers better understand the influence that primitive reflexes have on daily life.

Carrie earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island. Carrie comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Carrie has practiced in school-based settings, private practice, and in an Autism Clinic. Carrie specializes in working with children to address sensory integration, reflex integration, and vision challenges. Carrie is trained in Brain Gym, Visual Rehabilitation for Pediatrics, and Primitive Reflexes. Carrie is a certified level 1 specialist in Handwriting without Tears and is trained in Bal-a-vis-X (a rhythm program that addresses visual tracking deficiencies and auditory imprecision, impulsivity, balance and anxiety issues). Additionally, Carrie has trained in RISE (Reflex Integration to Support Education. Carrie is additionally trained in Therapeutic Listening a program designed to impact the nervous system to increase attention, balance, body awareness and control, communication, social engagement and organization of sensory input and Astronaut Training, a protocol designed to provide precise input to all vestibular receptors, this protocol assists in integrating the vestibular-auditory-visual triad. Carrie has previously worked as a COTA and vision therapist. Carrie takes pride in creating a unique, personalized treatment experience for her patients. When not working and learning, Carrie enjoys time with her family and friends, spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking, learning to play the guitar, reading, journaling, and crafting of all types.

Since 2010, I have been helping children improve their handwriting. My experience in a transdisciplinary therapy team from 1994-1995 gave me valuable insights into effective assessment and intervention programs for children's motor skills. This knowledge has profoundly influenced my approach to teaching and supporting children with reading, handwriting, and language challenges. I began tutoring in 2010 and have successfully worked with many children facing handwriting difficulties, including my own two children. Collaborating with occupational and vision therapists, I addressed their handwriting challenges and discovered the importance of integrating primitive reflexes. This led me to become certified in Reflex Integration Therapy through Play with Kokeb Macdonald. Now, I focus on helping children with handwriting issues, incorporating these specialized techniques into my therapeutic programs.

Danielle received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still in 2019 and has worked in the pediatric home health setting since graduation. She is the owner of In Motion Pediatric Physical Therapy and is also adjunct faculty for the pediatric classes at A.T. Still. She has experience treating a wide range of diagnoses focusing on ages 3-20. She recognizes the joy and value each of her patients bring to the world and treats with a holistic play-based approach. Danielle lives at home with her husband, their son, dog Bella and bearded dragon Benny. She loves to travel (Banff is at the top of her list so far!), spend time with family, hike, bake and relax in her hammock.

Elizabeth is from New York and completed her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in Troy, NY at Sage Graduate School in 2009. She is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist in the USA and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association as well as registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and a member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. She began her pediatric journey in Australia working at an intensive outpatient pediatric clinic in 2011. Since then, she has worked in a variety of settings with extremely diverse individuals. She has practiced as an OT in multiple adult rehabilitation centers in Skilled Nursing facilities since 2010. In 2012 she started working at Blythedale Children’s hospital in Valhalla, New York where she worked with children in outpatient, inpatient and school settings. In 2016 she moved to Canada - continuing her pediatric journey and now currently is the Owner/Director of a private pediatric clinic in Ontario. She is a mom, loves to be active and be outdoors!

I am a pediatric occupational therapist providing services for children with exceptional abilities and injuries. I help children improve their abilities in order to function independently and functionally within their environments such as home, school, community, and sports/extracurricular activities. I am passionate about serving children ages 0-21 with exceptional abilities and injuries in order to function in their best ability independently by providing therapeutic strategies and concepts. Some of the services I provide are kid’s yoga, handwriting, fine motor development, primitive reflex sessions, feeding therapy, kinesio-taping, sensory-integration, and community involvement/collaboration.

I am an Occupational Therapist with over 33 years of pediatric experience most of them in the area of inpatient pediatric rehabilitation. I have most recently became interested in the area of primitive reflexes and was intrigued by what I was learning and decided to pursue further education and certification in this area. I am currently working with a neuro optometrist. I am originally from the East Coast (NJ) but have been living in Northern CA for 28 years. I enjoy working with children, being outdoors in nature including camping , walking , and riding bikes. I am married and live with my 3 rescue dogs.

Hi, I’m Fran—also known as Coach Franny. For over 20 years, I’ve helped children and their grown-ups thrive. As a longtime educator and parent, I learned early on that real growth starts with the brain-body connection. That’s what led me to study reflex integration, yoga, and breathwork. Today, I’m the Director of Social-Emotional and Behavioral Development at a Reggio-inspired preschool and also work with families in private practice. I offer in-person and virtual sessions and love partnering with schools interested in bringing RITP to their classrooms.

I am a full time working Mom with 3 very active boys. After several years in adult rehabilitation, including acute care and long term care clients, I now get to work as a school based OT, covering 5 campuses in Calhoun County, MS.

I am an Occupational Therapist with a Master’s degree in Neurosciences. My work is focused on the clinical and educational fields. I am particularly interested in research in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. I have advanced studies in learning and education. My professional experience includes the evaluation and care of children and adolescents with learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, I have experience in university teaching in areas related to clinical and therapeutic foundations.

Kelly serves full time as the president of READ Learning and Silver Moon Spelling Rules, LLC. Kelly is a certified dyslexia screener, learning specialist, and a published curriculum writer. Kelly also teaches part time in the special education department at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh on literacy assessment and intervention. In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors with family, friends, and her Brittany Spaniels. Some favorite activities are seeing live music, hiking, biking, boating, and traveling.

Miss Kim has been working with children since she was young, starting as a young babysitter, nanny, and preschool teacher. She graduated with a Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2013. Occupational therapy gives her the opportunity to combine research and creativity to use a holistic approach to address each child's individual needs. Over the course of her career as an Occupational Therapist, she has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, schools, therapeutic day school, and outpatient pediatrics.

The very best part of being a pediatric therapist is seeing the smiles & weight lifted that happens when a child and his or her community feel like they’ve reached a new level of ability and peace! An OT for 15 years, I’ve always had a special love for connecting with families by learning personal interests and goals and empowering families to incorporate workable solutions via meaningful activities based on routines, goals and interests. I specialize in primitive reflexes, sensory integration, handwriting, emotional awareness/regulation, toilet training, and coordination and see kids of all ages. In addition to helping kiddos, my approach includes a specific and tailored plan for parents to guide and empower you with the tools needed for success. I love also collaborating with caregivers, teachers, coaches, and/or other service providers your child may have in his or her life. If we sound like a great fit I’d be honored to help you!

Mariann Gor, OTR has extensive experience being an occupational therapist to provide individualized and comprehensive care. She has been an occupational therapist since 2010. She received her Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and minoring in Health from University of Houston in 2006. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in 2010. Mariann has a background of working with both adult and pediatric populations. She has worked in various settings including home, inpatient rehab, and outpatient. In addition, she was also an administrator at a Skilled Nursing Facility for 2 years. Mariann has increased her therapy skills in the field of occupational therapy by receiving training in rehabilitation, neuromuscular re-education, pediatric development, and reflex integration.

Hi I'm Melissa! As a Podiatrist and Art Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics and supporting neurodiverse children, I am committed to helping children explore and realise their full potential. My approach is child-led and play-based, rooted in a deep understanding of primitive reflex integration. I provide holistic, individualised therapy that fosters development in: Emotional Regulation Executive Functioning Cognitive Abilities Fine and Gross Motor Skills Motor Coordination Planning Skills Biomechanics (foot posture and gait) All my therapeutic strategies are aimed at aiding the transition to mainstream schooling and life. Creating a nurturing and safe environment where children and adolescents can freely explore their inner world without judgement is central to my practice.

Tera is a wife, mom to four incredible kids, and an occupational therapist with 20+ years experience. Tera is a proud graduate of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and has worked in a variety of settings as an occupational therapist to include hospitals, schools, outpatient settings, and private homes. She has extensive training the use of sensory processing strategies, reflex integration, feeding and using functional play to achieve individual and family goals.

Hi, I'm Rachael Hardcastle, I founded Pathways to Learning Ltd. in 2013 and have been successfully helping children with Specific Learning Difficulties (ADHD, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia etc.) for more than twenty years. I started my journey with Retained Primitive Reflexes back in 1998 when I did my first training in the UK with Sally Goddard Blythe at the Institute for Neuro-physiological Psychology (INPP). I have been implementing Primitive Reflex Integration therapy in the work that I have been doing since this time and am enjoying retraining and upskilling through Kokeb's Reflex Integration Through Play Training.

An Occupational therapist( OTR/L, CERTIFIED PRIMITIVE REFLEX CLINICAL SPECIALIST ) with 35 years of working experience , currently practicing as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in rural schools , out patient clinic and home setting. My treatment modalities include RITP model, sensory integration principles, myofascial release in treating kids from birth to 21 years, with focus on primitive reflex integration for addressing emotional regulation and behaviors, sensory processing concerns, reading, writing, toileting issues while integrating parents, teachers and caregiver education.

Renee has a passion for working with children struggling with barriers to learning and development. In 2005 she completed her degree in Human Movement Science at the University of the Free State, South Africa and in 2006 her Honours degree in Kinderkinetics at the University of the North West, South Africa. As a movement specialist with a specific interest in pediatrics she has enriched her learning with courses related to movement and its importance to the maturation and development of the brain.

I am a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years of experience in the field, including the past 8 years focused exclusively on working with children. As a mom of two, I bring both clinical expertise and a personal understanding of child development to my practice. I have a special interest in supporting children with autism, ADHD, and those with retained primitive reflexes, using a compassionate, individualized approach to help each child reach their full potential.

I have been an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience working across many demographics, with a primary focus in recent years in the neuro-divergent population and a specialty in vision therapy. Most recently, I earned my certification in reflex integration through play which has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. It has given me a deeper understanding of the foundational skills that underlie so many of the treatments this population needs. I am truly grateful to have gained this certification and excited to continue integrating it into my work.

I am a pediatric occupational therapist who has practiced over 25 years and currently I own a private practice, Top Therapy, located in Wichita, Kansas. We provide OT and PT pediatric services with a focus on providing a holistic and collaborative treatment model utilizing a variety of interventions including, DMI, TMR and TASES.

Certified Occupational therapy practitioner since 1997, certified in Reflex Integration, training in sensory integration, and private practice.

My name is Victoria. I have a degree in Kinesiology and earned my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. I have a special interest in the brain-body connection, particularly as it relates to mental health and I enjoy working with children to support their self-esteem and confidence to engage, play, and learn to their full potential. I advocate for more movement and less screen time for children and strongly believe in the Model of Human Occupation as my guiding framework in supporting children in activities that bring them a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and set them on a positive trajectory for the rest of their lives. I have many roles and occupations, but my top ones include being a wife, sister, teacher, learner, hiker, beach explorer, cook, and dog mom.

I am a pediatric physical therapist and have worked in outpatient and early intervention settings, as well as school based settings. The majority of my career has been spent with birth-5 years of age. I enjoy collaborating with other team members to help children make progress and enjoy teaching families and school staff how to incorporate activities into their day to help their children progress.

At Star Whale Occupational Therapy, we believe in the power of play and purposeful activities to unlock the full potential of our clients. Our dedicated occupational therapy services are designed to create a nurturing environment where children, adolescents and adults can thrive, learn, and develop essential life skills.