Meet the therapists


  • Founder

    Sydney is a licensed and board certified Occupational Therapist who has been working in pediatrics for over 6 years. She has worked with children of all ages and has experience in the outpatient setting, early intervention, and schools. She got her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since then she has dedicated her career to help children of all ages maximize their potential. She is experienced in providing Sensory Integration based therapy.

    Sydney practices neuro-affirming therapy and holds her Basic Certification in the DIR/Floortime approach.

  • Ellie is originally from Michigan, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. After graduation, she began her career as a travel therapist, working in skilled nursing facilities in Raleigh, NC, and later serving as a school-based OT in Hawaii for 2.5 years, where she met her fiancé. Ellie is passionate about supporting children’s growth and learning through child-centered, play-based therapy within a neurodiversity-affirming model. In her free time, Ellie enjoys being outdoors (hiking and swimming), along with reading, traveling, spending time at the gym, and making memories with family and friends. 

  • Andrea is a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant, originally from Gilbert, AZ. She graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2021 and then went on to pursue her certification at Pima Medical Institute. Her journey in Occupational Therapy has been deeply fulfilling, and she has developed a true passion for helping children unlock their full potential. She enjoys being creative in her interventions, always making sure to stay child-led and focused on what motivates and excites each child, while working closely with families and guardians to ensure a holistic approach that benefits the child’s growth and development. Outside of work, she loves staying active and embracing life through yoga, travel, and good food!

  • Katie graduated from the University of Akron, OH in 2022. She worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant before obtaining her graduate degree. She has firsthand experience in schools, early intervention, and private practices. Katie holds her American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical competence. Katie has obtained her AAC + GLP certification through Meaningful Speech. Katie provides services using neurodiversity affirming practices and language.

  • Caela was born and raised in North Carolina and moved to Tucson last year! She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Caela has experience working with children of all ages with varying diagnoses such as Dysphagia/Pediatric Feeding, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Autism, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, and Cleft Lip and Palate. She has experience in various settings including hospitals, schools, clinics, preschools, homes, and private practice. She is passionate about early intervention, gestalt language processing, pediatric feeding, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). She utilizes a child-led and neuro-diversity affirming approach to form meaningful connections with the children to enrich their overall communication. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, working out, and spending time with her fiance and their dog.